





Bali: Bali Safari and Marine Park
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00. Night Safari: 18:00 - 21:00
The Vibe:African plains and Balinese myths in one park.
Set across 40 hectares in Gianyar, this conservation-focused wildlife park brings African savannah and Indonesian rainforest into a single circuit — home to more than 1,000 animals across 120-plus species, including Sumatran tigers, Komodo dragons, and Bali Starlings.
Tram engines hum along dirt tracks while lions pad past windows. Splashes from the water park mix with gamelan music from the Bali Theatre, and the smell of grilled satay drifts through the African-themed plazas.
- Member of the South-East Asian Zoo Association (SEAZA)
- Bali Starling, Sumatran Tiger, and Sumatran Elephant breeding programmes on-site
- Family favourite — TripAdvisor reviewers single out the Night Safari and animal shows 🐯
- Hosts the Bali Agung cultural theatre production with hundreds of performers
Persona Fit
- 👨👩👧 Families: Full-day mix of safari, shows, and a water park; strollers available.
- 💕 Couples: Tsavo Lion fine dining and the Varuna underwater show work well as a date.
- 👵 Seniors: Tram-based safari means most viewing is seated; paved paths between zones.
- 📸 Photographers: Golden-hour safari, night-time tiger close-ups, and cultural shows.
Highlights
- Safari Journey tram — open-air ride past lions, rhinos, zebras across three regional zones
- Night Safari caged tram — tigers approach within feet under floodlights
- Bali Agung Show — hundreds of performers stage Balinese mythology with live animals
- Tsavo Lion Restaurant — fine dining beside the lion pride through floor-to-ceiling glass
- Fun Zone and Water Play — built-in afternoon cooldown for families with kids
- Breakfast with Giraffes at Nkuchiro Restaurant — feed giraffes from the terrace — Hidden Gem
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Things To Do Nearby
Bali Bird Park (Singapadu) — different wildlife focus, easy add-on to the same outing
Kanto Lampo Waterfall — short drive north toward Ubud for a scenic photo stop
Goa Gajah Elephant Cave Temple — 9th-century Hindu-Buddhist sanctuary near Ubud
Ubud town — galleries, the Sacred Monkey Forest, and rice terraces, ~30 minutes away
Bali Bird Park (Singapadu) — different wildlife focus, easy add-on to the same outing
Kanto Lampo Waterfall — short drive north toward Ubud for a scenic photo stop
Goa Gajah Elephant Cave Temple — 9th-century Hindu-Buddhist sanctuary near Ubud
Ubud town — galleries, the Sacred Monkey Forest, and rice terraces, ~30 minutes away
TJ's Guide - Bali Safari and Marine Park
Know Before You Go
Insider Tips
Best Time: Arrive at 9 am opening for the freshest animal-show schedule and cooler safari runs
Hack: Book the free shuttle 24 hours in advance from Kuta, Seminyak, or Sanur
Hack: Rent a stroller at the main terminal — paved paths between zones make it easy
Hidden Gem: Visit Mara River Safari Lodge's lobby café even if you're not staying — giraffes wander past
Best Time: Arrive at 9 am opening for the freshest animal-show schedule and cooler safari runs
Hack: Book the free shuttle 24 hours in advance from Kuta, Seminyak, or Sanur
Hack: Rent a stroller at the main terminal — paved paths between zones make it easy
Hidden Gem: Visit Mara River Safari Lodge's lobby café even if you're not staying — giraffes wander past
Know Your Facts
- Roughly 45 minutes from Kuta or Seminyak, 30 minutes from Sanur, 60–75 minutes from Ubud
- Free shuttle service available with 24-hour advance booking through the park
- Main entrance on Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Km 19.8 — single gate, easy to find
- VIP package holders use a separate express line at ticketing
Once You Reach
Internal Navigation
Safari Zone: Start your tram journey at the Safari terminal near the entrance
Marine Park: Newer wing on the eastern side housing Varuna show and aquariums
Fun Zone and Water Play: Behind the central plaza — ideal afternoon escape from heat
Bali Theatre: The 9-metre Ganesha statue marks the entrance to evening cultural shows
Wheelchair access: Main paths paved; tram boarding assistance available on request
Food & Coffee Shops
Uma Restaurant: Refined food court with multiple cuisines; included in most packages
Tsavo Lion Restaurant: Fine dining beside the lion exhibit; book ahead for window seats
Nkuchiro Restaurant: African-themed terrace serving breakfast with giraffes and high tea
Hanuman Café and Big Cat Café: Casual stops near show venues for snacks
Uma Restaurant: Refined food court with multiple cuisines; included in most packages
Tsavo Lion Restaurant: Fine dining beside the lion exhibit; book ahead for window seats
Nkuchiro Restaurant: African-themed terrace serving breakfast with giraffes and high tea
Hanuman Café and Big Cat Café: Casual stops near show venues for snacks
Photography Tips
No flash inside the Night Safari caged tram — predators react
Telephoto helps during the day safari since trams keep a set distance from larger animals
Golden-hour light is best at the African plains section, near Tsavo Lion Restaurant
The Bali Agung Show prohibits photography during performance
No flash inside the Night Safari caged tram — predators react
Telephoto helps during the day safari since trams keep a set distance from larger animals
Golden-hour light is best at the African plains section, near Tsavo Lion Restaurant
The Bali Agung Show prohibits photography during performance
Explore Deeper
Beyond the show-day pacing sits a working conservation programme: in-house breeding of Bali Starlings, Sumatran tigers, and Sumatran elephants has fed several reintroductions across Indonesia, and the park is a recognised SEAZA member.
Bali Starling release programme: one of Indonesia's flagship endemic-bird recovery efforts runs here
Sumatran Tiger and Elephant breeding feeds the wider Taman Safari group's conservation work
Park master-planned by zoo architect Jon Coe — roads, garden courts, and animal sightlines
Three regional zones echo Indonesian, Indian, and African ecosystems along a 4 km safari route
Bali Starling release programme: one of Indonesia's flagship endemic-bird recovery efforts runs here
Sumatran Tiger and Elephant breeding feeds the wider Taman Safari group's conservation work
Park master-planned by zoo architect Jon Coe — roads, garden courts, and animal sightlines
Three regional zones echo Indonesian, Indian, and African ecosystems along a 4 km safari route
Did You Know?
Three villages — Medahan, Lebih, and Serongga — share the park's 40-hectare footprint
Mara River Safari Lodge — stay overnight with zebras visible from your room balcony
Tsavo Lion Restaurant — first restaurant in Asia set directly beside a lion enclosure
Annual member of the South-East Asian Zoo Association (SEAZA) and Association of Indonesian Zoos













