Santa Rosa · Sonoma County

Safari West Car Service & Private Wine Tours

Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Safari West in Santa Rosa, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the preserve.

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Safari West

About the Property

Safari West is a wildlife preserve in the hills north of Santa Rosa, founded by Peter and Nancy Lang in 1993, where giraffes, zebras, rhinos and hundreds of other animals roam. It is now run by the nonprofit Safari West Zoological Society.

Guests sleep in safari tents imported from Africa and finished on site, each with hardwood floors, a private bathroom and a viewing deck, or in a two-bedroom cottage near Lemur Island. Continental breakfast at the Savannah Café is included, and safari tours run every day.

It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Hans Fahden Vineyards, Theorem Vineyards and Paradise Ridge Winery are all within about 15 minutes. We are based in Calistoga, about 20 minutes away over the hills.

Getting Here From the Airport

Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 10 miles, 20 minutes. The closest airport to Safari West, and the easiest arrival: a small airport in Santa Rosa with no Bay Area traffic on the drive. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.

Oakland (OAK): about 79 miles, 1 hour 55 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.

San Francisco International (SFO): about 79 miles, 2 hours, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.

Sacramento (SMF): about 99 miles, 2 hours 15 minutes. Skips Bay Area traffic entirely, though it is the longest drive of the four.

Flying private? We also meet guests at the FBOs at STS and Napa County Airport (APC). See our Sonoma County Airport car service page for more on flying into STS.

At a Glance

Location

3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa

Style

Safari tent camp on a wildlife preserve

Closest Airport

Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 20 minutes

Good to Know

Check-in from 3 p.m., check-out by 11 a.m. Breakfast included. No pets. Lodging closed in January and February.

A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel

Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the main entrance.

10:00 · Pickup at Safari West

Your chauffeur meets you at the main entrance. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.

10:20 · Bennett Lane

About 20 minutes away. Cabernet Sauvignon and the Maximus blends at the north end of Napa Valley. The Taste of the Napa Valley is from $35. Open daily by appointment.

11:45 · Lunch at Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

About 5 minutes away. A casual restaurant and brewery on Lincoln Avenue, serving lunch from 11 a.m. on weekdays and brunch on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.

12:55 · Jericho Canyon Vineyard

About 10 minutes away. Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon from steep estate terraces, with an ATV ride through the vineyard. The Private Estate Tasting is $100, about 75 minutes. By appointment only.

2:30 · Hans Fahden Vineyards

About 15 minutes away. Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from a family homestead dating to 1912, poured in the cave or on the patio. The Classic Tasting is $40. Walk-ins Friday to Sunday, Thursday by appointment; closed Monday to Wednesday.

3:55 · Back to Safari West

About 10 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.

Optional: Knights Bridge Winery

Adds about an hour. Estate Cabernet and Chardonnay in Knights Valley, with a guided tour of the vineyard, winery and caves. The Estate Experience is $150, prepaid, for 1 to 4 guests, and takes about two hours.

Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.

Wineries Near the Hotel

See every winery we cover, region by region, on our Sonoma County wineries page, and the wineries just over the hill on our Calistoga wineries page.

Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates

Up to 6 guests

Elite Luxury SUV

Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade

$600

Six-hour private wine tour ($100 per hour), plus gratuity. Additional hours $100 each.

Up to 9 guests

Jet Sprinter

Captain's chairs and room to spread out

From $1,350

Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.

Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book, with gratuity included. For groups of 10 or more, call 833-915-2436 for a quote. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.

Questions

Which airport is closest to Safari West?

Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 10 miles or roughly 20 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 55 minutes.

How far is Safari West from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?

About 10 miles, or roughly 20 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.

Is Safari West within walking distance of downtown Santa Rosa?

No. It is a wildlife preserve in the hills north of Santa Rosa, about a 20-minute drive from downtown, and we can drive you to dinner in Santa Rosa, Healdsburg or Calistoga.

How much is a car service from the airport to Safari West?

Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay.

What happens if my flight is late?

Your chauffeur tracks your flight and texts you before departure and again on landing to confirm the pickup spot. Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included. Meet and greet at baggage claim is available for $50.

Can you pick us up at Safari West for a wine tour?

Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the preserve and cost $600 ($100 per hour) plus gratuity in a luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus 20% gratuity in a Jet Sprinter for up to 9. Tasting fees are paid directly to each winery.

How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?

Reserve online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.

Book Your Airport Ride or Wine Tour

Reserve online in minutes. For an airport pickup, add your flight and your chauffeur will track it and text you on landing. For a wine tour, your plans don't need to be final: your chauffeur will email you first, then build the itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 833-915-2436.

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