Congo Suite at the Zulu Lodge
Pets Prohibited
Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ only | 2 guests | No pets
- The Congo Suite offers a beautiful reminder of Africa. The color scheme is tan with pops of color in the art that D. Wilson and Lisa Wilson placed throughout. With the rolling hills of Ozarks surrounding the Congo, you will get the full “Africa in the Ozarks” experience! The private deck of this suite boasts views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.
- This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18-years old.
- The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents
Room Features
- Complimentary Wifi
- All registered guests will pay a 1-time discounted entry fee to receive two tours per day per stay during our daily tour times of 9 am – 4 pm (9 am – 3 pm from Mid-November through March) plus unlimited access to the Discovery area during business hours
- Queen bed with mattress topper + bamboo waterproof mattress protector
- Queen memory fiber support pillows encased in allergy-free 500ct pillow protectors
- Large pull-out sofa comparable to a queen size bed
- Single-person shower (only)
- 32″ Flat-Screen LED TV with a 50-mile range HDTV antenna
- DVD player
- Mini-fridge
- Microwave
- Complimentary (1 per person per day) bottled water, juice, muffins, fruit cups, and oatmeal in the mini-fridge upon arrival
- One-cup coffee maker, regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted teas, creamer, and sweeteners (Splenda, Sugar, Sweet-N-Low, and Truvia)
- Disposable TCWR coffee cups
- Use of wine glasses and wine opener
- Use of ceramic coffee mugs
- Complimentary paper plates, bowls, and spoons
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap
- Disposable plastic cups
- Hairdryer
- Use of 2 One-Size-Fits-Most TCWR Logo Robes and Hot Tub Towels
- Private back deck with table and 4 chairs
- Spacious community deck with seating areas, hot tub, and gas-lit fire pit that all Safari Lodge guests may use.
- Split-System Air-Conditioner and Heater
- Gas Heater in-suite for winter use.
Kalahari Suite at the Zulu Lodge
Pets Prohibited
Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ only | 2 guests | No pets
- The Kalahari suite is a cozy escape with an exotic theme of bamboo and jewel tones throughout. The artistic bamboo headboard above the Queen bed is complemented by original abstract art from Lisa Wilson and D. Arthur Wilson’s Wild Expressionism limited editions. As you relax on either the front or back decks, the gentle caroling of the big cats is music to your ears!
- This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18 and is open from March until November.
- The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents.
Room Features
- Complimentary Wifi
- All registered guests will pay a 1-time discounted entry fee to receive two tours per day per stay during our daily tour times of 9 am – 4 pm (9 am – 3 pm from Mid-November through March) plus unlimited access to the Discovery area during business hours
- Queen bed with mattress topper + bamboo waterproof mattress protector
- Queen memory fiber support pillows encased in allergy-free 500ct pillow protectors
- Single-person shower (only)
- 32″ Flat-Screen LED TV with a 50-mile range HDTV antenna
- DVD player
- Mini-fridge
- Microwave
- Complimentary (1 per person, per day) bottled water, juice, muffins, fruit cups, and oatmeal in the mini-fridge upon arrival
- One-cup coffee maker, regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted teas, creamer, and sweeteners (Splenda, Sugar, Sweet-N-Low, and Truvia)
- Disposable TCWR coffee cups
- Use of wine glasses and wine opener
- Use of ceramic coffee mugs
- Complimentary paper plates, bowls, and spoons
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap
- Disposable plastic cups
- Hairdryer
- Use of 2 One-Size-Fits-Most TCWR Logo Robes and Hot Tub Towels
- Private back deck with table and 4 chairs
- Spacious Community deck with seating areas, hot tub, and gas-lit fire pit that all Safari Lodge guests may use.
- Split-System Air-Conditioner and Heater
Kilimanjaro Suite at the Zulu Lodge
Pets Prohibited
Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ only | 2 guests | No pets
- The Kilimanjaro suite offers a luscious, exotic palette of color throughout. Delicately carved African masks adorn the cabin as well as the art of Lisa and D. Arthur Wilson. The large, rustic entertainment unit is home to familiar games and books as well as Scott Smith’s charming photos of some of the residents at TCWR! The private deck of this suite boasts views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.
- This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18-years old.
- The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents.
Room Features
- Complimentary Wifi
- All registered guests will pay a 1-time discounted entry fee to receive two tours per day per stay during our daily tour times of 9 am – 4 pm (9 am – 3 pm from Mid-November through March) plus unlimited access to the Discovery area during business hours
- Queen bed with mattress topper + bamboo waterproof mattress protector
- Queen memory fiber support pillows encased in allergy-free 500ct pillow protectors
- inside seating area
- Single-person shower (only)
- 32″ Flat-Screen LED TV with a 50-mile range HDTV antenna
- DVD player
- Mini-fridge
- Microwave
- Complimentary (1 per person per day) bottled water, juice, muffins, fruit cups, and oatmeal in the mini-fridge upon arrival
- One-cup coffee maker, regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted teas, creamer, and sweeteners (Splenda, Sugar, Sweet-N-Low, and Truvia)
- Disposable TCWR coffee cups
- Use of wine glasses and wine opener
- Use of ceramic coffee mugs
- Complimentary paper plates, bowls, and spoons
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap
- Disposable plastic cups
- Hairdryer
- Use of 2 One-Size-Fits-Most TCWR Logo Robes and Hot Tub Towels
- Private back deck with table and 4 chairs
- Spacious community deck with seating areas, hot tub, and gas-lit fire pit that all Safari Lodge guests may use.
- Split-System Air-Conditioner and Heater
- Gas Heater in-suite for winter use.
Okavango Suite at the Zulu Lodge
Pets Prohibited
Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ | 2 guests | Ramp-Accessible (not ADA)
- The Okavango suite is artistically styled with a beautiful blue hue and aluminum colors providing you with a feeling of relaxation and rejuvenation. Meerkats are waiting to greet you in D. Arthur Wilson’s “No Meer Family” giclee print. The spacious bathroom offers a shower large enough for two people. A shower seat is available if needed. Also available if needed are the toilet safety frame and rails in the shower. Both decks are charming with the back deck boasting lovely views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunsets.
- This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18-years old.
- The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents.
Room Features
- Complimentary Wifi
- All registered guests will pay a 1-time discounted entry fee to receive two tours per day per stay during our daily tour times of 9 am – 4 pm (9 am – 3 pm from Mid-November through March) plus unlimited access to the Discovery area during business hours
- Queen bed with mattress topper + bamboo waterproof mattress protector
- Queen memory fiber support pillows encased in allergy-free 500ct pillow protectors
- Shower large enough for two people with grab bars to use if needed
- shower seat available if needed
- toilet with safety rails available if needed
- 32″ Flat-Screen LED TV with a 50-mile range HDTV antenna
- DVD player
- Mini-fridge
- Microwave
- Complimentary (1 per person per day) bottled water, juice, muffins, fruit cups, and oatmeal in the mini-fridge upon arrival
- One-cup coffee maker, regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted teas, creamer, and sweeteners (Splenda, Sugar, Sweet-N-Low, and Truvia)
- Disposable TCWR coffee cups
- Use of wine glasses and wine opener
- Use of ceramic coffee mugs
- Complimentary paper plates, bowls, and spoons
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap
- Disposable plastic cups
- Hairdryer
- Use of 2 One-Size-Fits-Most TCWR Logo Robes and Hot Tub Towels
- Private back deck with table and 4 chairs
- Spacious Community deck with seating areas, hot tub, and gas-lit fire pit that all Safari Lodge guests may use.
- Split-System Air-Conditioner and Heater
- Gas Heater in-suite for winter use.
Serengeti Suite at the Zulu Lodge
Pets Prohibited
Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ | 2 guests | Sunset motifs
- The Serengeti suite is designed in a purple and red combination delivering the colors of our breathtaking Ozark sunsets. This suite’s artwork by D. Arthur and Lisa Wilson might have you believe you are actually in Africa! The presentation of Lisa’s Mixed Media original art, Passion 2 and Passion 4, hangs over the Queen size bed. The Serengeti suite has many giclee prints like along with a beautiful male lion print over the love seat. Wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes fill this room along with fantastic photographs taken by Scott Smith, our TCWR resident photographer. The private deck of this suite boasts both views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.
- This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18-years old.
- The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents.
Room Features
- Complimentary Wifi
- All registered guests will pay a 1-time discounted entry fee to receive two tours per day per stay during our daily tour times of 9 am – 4 pm (9 am – 3 pm from Mid-November through March) plus unlimited access to the Discovery area during business hours
- Queen bed with mattress topper + bamboo waterproof mattress protector
- Queen memory fiber support pillows encased in allergy-free 500ct pillow protectors
- inside seating area
- Single-person shower (only)
- 32″ Flat-Screen LED TV with a 50-mile range HDTV antenna
- DVD player
- Mini-fridge
- Microwave
- Complimentary (1 per person per day) bottled water, juice, muffins, fruit cups, and oatmeal in the mini-fridge upon arrival
- One-cup coffee maker, regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted teas, creamer, and sweeteners (Splenda, Sugar, Sweet-N-Low, and Truvia)
- Disposable TCWR coffee cups
- Use of wine glasses and wine opener
- Use of ceramic coffee mugs
- Complimentary paper plates, bowls, and spoons
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap
- Disposable plastic cups
- Hairdryer
- Use of 2 One-Size-Fits-Most TCWR Logo Robes and Hot Tub Towels
- Private back deck with table and 4 chairs
- Spacious community deck with seating areas, hot tub, and gas-lit fire pit that all Safari Lodge guests may use.
- Split-System Air-Conditioner and Heater
- Gas Heater in-suite for winter use.
Details & Policies
About
- The Zulu Safari Lodges suite offers a luscious, exotic palette of color throughout decorated themes of Africa and animals at the Refuge. The large, rustic entertainment unit is home to familiar games and books.
- Each lodge has its own full bathroom and outdoor deck area with views of the Ozark Mountains.
- The Zulu Safari Lodges share a common area in the center, featuring a fire pit, patio furniture, and a hot tub.
- The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents.
Rates
$200 -$220 (depending on chosen reservation date) per night for two guests only
- Two guests maximum. Must be 18+
- A minimum two-night stay
- Prices vary depending on the season and holidays.
- Please see the calendar for live availability.
- All registered guests will receive 2 open-air tram tours during our daily tour times of 9 am-4 pm (9am-3pm from Mid-November through Mid-March)
Check-in
- Check-in is 3:00PM. Check-out is no later than 10:00AM
- If you arrive before check-in, you will be able to tour the Discovery Area at no extra charge while you wait for your room to become available.
- If you do not check your email often or do not have one, you may opt into text messaging. Please let us know at the time you make your reservation what is the best way to get in touch with you.
Policies
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE: We will send you an email before your arrival date that contains our check-in procedure (as well as after-hour check-in procedures and a gate code). If you do not check your email often or do not have one, You may opt into text messaging. Please let us know at the time you make your reservation which is the best way to get in touch with you.
CANCELLATION:
- If you cancel at least 2 weeks (14 or more days) prior to your arrival date, you will receive full reimbursement for your stay.
- If you cancel 2-13 days prior to your arrival date, you will be charged a $50 cancellation fee, and we will refund the difference back to you.
- If you cancel within 48 hours of your reservation, you will be charged a cancellation fee of one night and we will refund the difference back to you.
- If you cancel at least 24 hours before your arrival date, you will also be given the option of receiving a lodging gift certificate in the full amount that you paid to redeem on a stay with us at a later date in lieu of a refund.
PET POLICY: This unit is NOT pet-friendly. Non-service animals, including emotional support animals (per ADA and Arkansas State Law), are not allowed in this lodge. The Siberian and Bengal Suites are pet-friendly and can be rented if you wish to travel with your furry companion! Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge reserves the right to charge the guest’s credit card for the non-refundable pet fee if a pet has been brought to one of these rooms without the approval of management.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge does close during extreme weather conditions. We do not typically close for basic weather like rain or wind, but it depends on the severity of the weather. The team will monitor weather situations to make the call to close the refuge when the weather is deemed too dangerous for visitors and staff. Announcements will not be made until the day of the closing since the weather in North West Arkansas can change quickly. Some weather conditions that might constitute closing the refuge are lightning(which may delay tours), tornados, fires, extreme temperatures, blizzards, freezing rain, icy road conditions, and other violent acts of nature. If any of these situations are predicted please check for closing information on our social media accounts or call the refuge to double-check.
QUIET TIME: 11 pm to 8 am is designated as a quiet time for all overnight lodging guests.
NON-SMOKING: All of our rooms are non-smoking, non-vape rooms. If you smoke in your room, a $250.00 Smoking Penalty Charge will be charged to the credit card on file. If you are a smoker, please ensure that any doors or windows in your room are closed to prevent cigarette smoke or vape fumes from getting into the room. Smoking of any kind is prohibited in the Self-Discovery area, on the tour loop, or within 6 feet of any animal enclosure.
GRILL POLICY: Due to fire hazards, no grills or portable heaters are allowed.