If you're looking for a wildlife experience, wildlife watching in West Sussex is one of the best options available. You'll get to spend around three hours on the stunning Cowdray private estate, which covers an area of 7500 hectares.
Expert rangers will guide you to the best areas of the estate for wildlife spotting. Once you're there, all you need to do is settle down and wait quietly. Listen closely for any sounds of movement, such as the ruffling of leaves or the sound of small furry feet. Before you know it, you'll be face-to-face with badgers, hares, rabbits and Roe deer. It's truly a magical experience!
For most of the wildlife experience, you'll be taken around in a 4x4 vehicle, so you won't have to do much walking. The visits are available between April and September. In winter, a thermos for hot drinks will be provided, and in summer, you'll be given estate-produced apple juice.
If you're an early bird, you can opt for the dawn tour and see the animals at sunrise. Alternatively, if you prefer bats and badgers, you can go for an evening tour. During the evening tours, you'll get to observe the forests and woodlands come alive at dusk. All wildlife tours start and finish at the Cowdray Estate Golf Club.
These wildlife outings are completely flexible and exclusive to you. You can choose to tour with a group of two, three or four people. Children are welcome, but they'll need to be quiet while waiting for the wildlife. The estate's rangers will adapt the safari to suit your group.
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Overview
- Guided wildlife tour of stunning Cowdray Estate
- See indigenous wildlife in its natural habitat
- You are taken around in a 4x4 vehicle
- Tours at all times, including dawn and dusk
- This voucher is for three
What's Included
- Exclusive guided wildlife tour of the Cowdray Estate
- The opportunity to watch badgers and see indigenous wildlife in its natural habitat
- Tea/coffee on arrival
- Complimentary flask of tea/coffee/hot chocolate and Cowdray brownies are provided during colder months and Cowdray Apple juice and snacks during summer months
- Experiences last around three hours
Suitable For
- Minimum age 18 if unaccompanied, 6 if accompanied
- A 4x4 vehicle is used for the majority of the safari, so no high level of fitness is required
Availability
- Wildlife safaris are available April to September
- Times can be arranged to suit you
- Dawn and dusk are the best times to observe the wildlife
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 6 years
Anything Else
- The Estate has holiday cottages and bed and breakfast accommodation which are ideal bases for your visit.
- The grounds encompass the ruins of a Tudor mansion, country cottages, working farms, woods, golf course, farm shop and café.
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
