What's On At The Lodge

Friday 21st March-Monday 24th March
Easter Family Special
Land Rover safari into the mountains and forests in search of views, clues, tracks and trails. Great for families with smaller children.

The safari includes a short but exciting walk into an ancient Caledonian pine forest and a search for mini beasts under rocks and stumps.

Special Easter Egg Hunt.

Meet at The Safari Lodge. 0930hrs 1115hrs 1330hrs 1515hrs. Duration 1½ hour Booking Essential. Tel 01887 820071

April Saturdays
Nature Detectives
Fun for all the family. Pick up a leaflet at the safari reception, follow the clues and answer the questions to enter the prize draw. try your hand at pond dipping in our discovery garden and come face to face with our largest land mammal the red deer in our deer park

At The Safari Lodge. Free Entry. 10am-4pm. Tel 01887 820071

Thursday May 1st –Tuesday 6th May
Spring Watch Safari.
Discover what’s out and about in the bird and plant world at 3000’.This amazing environment is home to unique alpine plants and animals and the views are spectacular on a clear day.

Meet at The Safari Lodge. 0930hrs and 1330hrs. Duration 2½ hours. Booking Essential. Tel 01887 820071

May/June
Dawn Patrol Safaris
Early mornings, just as dawn breaks is a great time to be out and about listening and watching for birds and wildlife. Experience the wonder of a rural dawn chorus in secluded glens and moors or catch a glimpse of shy roe deer emerging from the mist. So it’s up with the lark on our Dawn Patrol Land Rover safari to secluded glens and moors to see which birds and animals are out and about before the world wakes up. Who know what we may find....? Great photo opportunities and a fantastic full Scottish breakfast in our Farm Shop Café when you return.

Meet at The Safari Lodge. Departure time: approximately 0600hrs. Duration 2 ½ hours. Booking Essential. Tel 01887 820071

May/June
Badger Watch Safaris
Waiting for badgers to emerge from their sett to frolic and forage amongst the bracken and bluebells is a truly magical experience. May and June are ideal times for badger watching because the cubs, born in February, are beginning to be more active. You’ll need patience and the ability to sit quietly for a couple of hours, but the rewards are just brilliant!

Meet at The Safari Lodge. Departure times vary. Finish times – darkness. Booking Essential. Tel 01887 820071

Saturday May 24th
Nature Detectives
Fun for all the family. Pick up a leaflet at the safari reception, follow the clues and answer the questions to enter the prize draw. try your hand at pond dipping in our discovery garden and come face to face with our largest land mammal the red deer in our deer park

At The Safari Lodge. Free Entry. 10am-4pm. Tel 01887 820071

Saturday June 8th
Nature Detectives
Fun for all the family. Pick up a leaflet at the safari reception follow the clues and answer the questions to enter the prize draw .try your hand at pond dipping in our discovery garden and come face to face with our largest land mammal the red deer in our deer park

At The Safari Lodge. Free Entry. 10am-4pm. Tel 01887 820071

Wednesday 18th June to Tuesday 24th June
Midsummer Sundowner Safaris
Head to the high tops of the mountains to see the sun set over Ben Nevis 50 miles away. You’ll hopefully see some amazing highland wildlife, then enjoy coffee, tea and shortbread in our mountain bothy. Sure to be a truly magical moment.

Meet at The Safari Lodge. Departure Time 2000hrs hours approx. Booking Essential. Tel 01887 820071

Saturday 12th July
Nature Detectives
Fun for all the family. Pick up a leaflet at the safari reception follow the clues and answer the questions to enter the prize draw try your hand at pond dipping in our discovery garden and come face to face with our largest land mammal the red deer in our deer park.

At The Safari Lodge. Tel 01887 820071. Free Entry 10am-4pm

Thursday August 7th 10 am to 4 pm
Go Wild At The Safari Lodge
Perthshire Junior Gold Panning Championships

After easy instructions from our resident expert, you’ll soon be panning like a ‘pro’! Scooping and swirling in our purpose built panning flume, you’ll soon be hunting for semi precious gems, fools’ gold as well as real gold. Everything you find, you will take home with you and everyone receives a special certificate whilst the winner receives a prize. Competitors will be split into two age groups: 8 and under and 9 – 14.

£4.00 entry/competitor Turn up on the day 1000hrs-1600hrs.

The Athol Clan Highlanders
1100hrs and1300hrs
Dress up and step back in time as our highlanders show you how clansmen fought in days of old.

Falconry Display
Come along and watch our experienced Falconer work owls, hawks and the magnificent Golden Eagle, gliding, swooping and soaring all with the spectacular backdrop of Highland Perthshire. There is a chance to hold and feed the birds too! 1400hrs Entry Charge: £3.00/adult £2.00/child. Also Donations to Charity.

RSPB stand-
Fun for all the family with games and activities.

BBQ
Perthshire produce from The Scottish Farm Shop.

Saturday 6th September
Nature Detectives
Fun for all the family. Pick up a leaflet at the safari reception follow the clues and answer the questions to enter the prize draw try your hand at pond dipping in our discovery garden and come face to face with our largest land mammal the red deer in our deer park

At The Safari Lodge. By Aberfeldy Tel 01887 820071 10am-4pm

October
Roaring Stags Safaris
Climb aboard your safari Land Rover and head up to the high mountain corries to hear and see this primeval ritual as Red Deer Stags compete for the hinds with clashing antlers and throaty roaring. Arrive at our Mountain bothy to enjoy tea/coffee, shortbread and a dram of whisky to keep out the cold. Sights and sounds not
to be missed!

Meet at The Safari Lodge. Duration – 2 ½ hours. 0930hrs and 1330hrs. Booking Essential. Tel 01887 820071

End October to end December
Spotlight Safaris
As night time falls, venture up into the hills by Land Rover with your kilted guide for a trip full of excitement and discovery. Armed with our powerful spotlight search for Red Deer. Roe Deer, Foxes, Owls and other creatures of the night. One of the awe-inspiring sights that will await you on a clear night is the brilliant display of a starry sky. With zero light-pollution around you, the heavens take on a whole new splendour, especially on a clear, moonless night. Using state of the art technology with our Sky Scout telescope we can name almost every star in the night sky. On more overcast nights we supply torches so that you can enjoy a torchlight walk into an ancient Caledonian pine forest.

Meet at The Safari Lodge. Duration 1½ hours. Departure times vary. Booking Essential. Tel 01887 820071.

November thru to Spring
Feed The Deer - November onwards
Monday to Saturday at 1230hrs at the Safari Lodge. Our trained Ranger will feed the deer to bring them close up to you and give you a short but exciting insight on their behaviour, habitats, likes and dislikes. These magnificent animals really are Monarchs of the Glen.

The Safari Lodge. No booking required.

December thru to March
Alpine Safaris
Climb aboard your safari Land Rover with your kilted guide for a wonderful winter white Alpine Safari. Armed with hats, hand warmers, binoculars and telescopes escape to the high tops to search for Snow Buntings, the Snowy White Ptarmigan, Elusive White Mountain Hare and Majestic Red Deer. Learn from experienced rangers how these animals and birds survive in this wonderful sub-arctic environment and marvel at the scenery in a land steeped in history. Then arrive at a heated mountain bothy set at 2,600 feet with breathtaking views of Schiehallion, Loch Tummel and snow capped Ben Nevis over 50 miles away. Here enjoy tea, coffee, locally baked shortbread and a dram of Dewar’s whisky to keep out the cold!

Meet at The Safari Lodge. Duration – 2 ½ hours. 1000 hours or 1300 hours. Booking Essential. Tel 01887 820071.

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