Experience world-class service at Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Featuring guided tours and accommodation alongside animal enclosures, Jamala Wildlife Lodge is situated next to the National Zoo and Aquarium. Guests enjoy free WiFi and and an outdoor pool. African cuisine is served in the dining room.
All bookings include a zoo tour experience where guests see a variety of animals including lions, tigers, cheetahs, bears, monkeys, giraffes and zebras. Overnight safari experiences are also available.
The air-conditioned accommodation options include private suites and rooms, bungalows and a tree house. All offer a private bathroom, a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some accommodation offers a spa bath or bathtub.
Jamala Wildlife Lodge is 8 minutes' drive from Manuka Oval. It is 10 minutes' drive from central Canberra and the Australian War Memorial.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
“Brilliant overall. The giraffe tree house was fantastic the staff were knowledgeable and friendly, the room lovely and the food delicious. We wandered through the zoo before breakfast and had the whole zoo to ourselves - early morning the big...”
Susan
Australia
“So beautiful and interesting and the service and little details were amazing”
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Debbie
Australia
“Love the atmosphere,the food,we stayed in Lemer 1 room we didn’t see any monkeys in our room window but the view of the bungalows lions and giraffes from our other window made up for it !”
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John
Australia
“Food served at Jamala was 2nd to none
Staff were exceptional.”
Melissa
Australia
“Everything it was exceptional, well timed, experiences were fantastic, meals unbelievable and loved every minute”
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Margaret
Australia
“OMGosh!! If I could give it a 20/10 I would have! This place is AMAZING! And the experience is like no other!!
We stayed in one of the lodge rooms and it was absolutely exquisite... the price may look expensive but it's ALL included... food,...”
Marea
Australia
“We had the giraffe tree room 6 was magnificent. Beautiful artifacts , furnishings , and fabulous bathrooms.”
Kim
Australia
“Jamala is a wonderful experience from the minute you arrive at reception. Staff are wonderful, experience is amazing and the food is to die for.
It is certainly a once in a lifetime experience”
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Debbie
Australia
“We enjoyed every thing. The keepers were great and very knowledgeable.
The staff were exceptional and the food was to die for”
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Allysen
Australia
“It was a phenomenal experience. We stayed in the Giraffe Treehouse and it was such an amazing stay. The staff were so attentive, they couldn’t do enough for you. The food was amazing and plentiful. You have a tour with a guide, and get to...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
African
Facilities of Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
House rules
Jamala Wildlife Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:30 to 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 4 years are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that Jamala Wildlife Lodge has strict check-in hours between 13:30-14:15. Please note all tours start immediately on arrival at 14:30. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. This property does not have a 24/7 reception on site.
Please note that there is a 1.3% charge for Visa and Mastercard and 1.8% for Amex when paying with a credit card.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Jamala Wildlife Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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