Chester Zoo's new overnight lodges, offering an 'African safari experience' in the UK, have been met with criticism for their high cost. Prices for peak season stays can reach £1,000 for a family of four, prompting complaints that they are too expensive compared to actual safaris abroad.
Chester Zoo is facing a barrage of criticism after revealing the prices for the attraction's first-ever residential lodges, which promise the "ultimate African safari experience right here in the UK".
But the official booking site today showed that the cheapest prices for dates mid-week in August, during the peak school holiday season, were £576.20 for two people, or from £1,000 for a family of two adults and two children for an overnight stay in a lakeside lodge. Moira Lowing said: "Wow, you could on a proper safari for those prices per night and have a far better experience."
Hannah Tordoff added: "I looked at the prices on the members link today, absolutely eye watering. I love you Chester but it’s so out of touch for many people at that price." We asked Chester Zoo for further comment on the prices. They say they worked with "hospitality experts" to decide on the pricing structures, which offers low and high season pricing.
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