Woodward helped us not only track down the tricky impalas but also find the best light, angles and compositions to crystallize these unforgettable encounters with wildlife. Safari West’s new photo safari tours combine photography tips with an excursion to see the giraffes, rhinos and other animals at this Santa Rosa wildlife park. Daphne was also particularly fond of the delicate-footed impalas as they darted daintily through the oak trees. The vagaries of the weather only heightened our sense of adventure.Īll the while, our trusty guide Nate Woodward helped us find the perfect shots of a dazzle of zebras, a tower of giraffes and one absolutely adorable, napping baby zebra. On day two, we had to break out the winter coats and blankets to get a gander at the ring-tailed lemurs and rowdy rhinos. On day one, we slathered on sunscreen and held onto our sun hats, outwitting October’s heat as our guided three-hour jeep tour snaked and bumped through 400 acres filled with 90 species of wild animals from cheetahs to wildebeest. (I also wondered just where the time had gone and whether the next five years of her childhood would breeze by as quickly.)Īll that pondering put me in a very carpe diem state of mind, so we came prepared to soak up the wonders of the expedition, rain or shine. But when I realized that Daphne had little or no recall of that visit - not even hand-feeding giraffes in the barn! - I knew it was high time to heed the call of the wild once more. Our first venture to this wildlife park was some five years ago, a cherished jaunt that I remember well. So instead, we trekked to the next best thing, Safari West in Santa Rosa, for a “Photo Safari” to sharpen our senses during a mother-daughter weekend getaway. I’ve got an 11-year-old in tow, a limited budget and a fear of flying during COVID.
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