A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation
If you’re looking for a unique experience to entertain the whole family from nought to ninety, look no further than a self-drive safari tour at multi-award winning Watatunga Wildlife Reserve. With the U.K.’s largest collection of endangered deer and antelope, this 170-acre gem is one of Norfolk’s best kept secrets. The reserve offers three guided safari tours a day between April and October – hop into your own electric buggy and get up close and personal with the wonderful wildlife that live at Watatunga.
Recognised as the country’s Best Small Visitor Attraction in 2023 and locally King’s Lynn’s Best Leisure & Tourism Attraction 2025, there is lots to do at Watatunga including photography experiences, fine-dining or self-catered events in the lakeside BBQ hut. Corporate breaks for client meetings, colleague away days and team building experiences.
Access to the reserve is via guided tour only – trailer tours run on the weekends and Tuesdays and Thursdays during School Holidays – and must be pre-booked online via the Watatunga website.
The reserve also offers luxurious self-catering accommodation with stunning views of the animals and the option to organise private tours for small groups in our electric buggies or large groups in our safari trailer.
Prices vary according to season and it is best to check directly on the Watatunga website for the most accurate updates.
As of 2025 some of our experience costings:
Guided Wildlife Safari Tour from £17
4 Seater Guided Buggy Tour from £80
6 Seater Guided Buggy Tour from £120
Twilight Tour: 4 Seater Buggy from £90
Twilight Tour: 6 Seater Buggy from £135
Guided Photography Experience from £55
Tutored Photography Experience with a photography expert from £90′
We also operate a wheelchair accessible trailer on every tour and have a range of other experiences available including private tours, venue hire and self-catering.
Watatunga’s tour season runs from April-October inclusive. Private tours, corporate experiences and photography tours can be booked at any time. Our accommodation is also open all year round.
Free parking
Public transport less than 3 miles
The reserve is on the outskirts of the village of Watlington near King’s Lynn in Norfolk, U.K. The entrance to Watatunga Wildlife Reserve is situated just off the A10/A134 Watlington Rd roundabout heading towards Watlington and is shared with the Mick George (previously Frimstone) quarry. The postcode is PE33 0RG but is unreliable in sat-nav. Please use Google Maps or our what3words.com location ‘contracts.recruited.resources’ for an accurate location of the entrance and then follow the signs to reception. Watatunga is only open for pre-booked tours.
