Plan ahead
Plan ahead for an exceptional experience at Watatunga! We encourage you to book early, as same-day tours are subject to availability and can sell out. With only a limited number of self-drive buggies available per tour, securing yours ensures you won’t miss out on exploring our beautiful reserve. Be mindful that during high season, tours may be booked up to four weeks in advance. Reserve your place now for an extraordinary wildlife adventure!
Cancellations
If there is no availability on your preferred date, please do join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations. A waiting list will be available on the booking calendar for tours that are fully booked; this will not be present on any dates that we are closed.
Getting To Us
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve is located on the outskirts of the village of Watlington, near King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The entrance is just off the A10/A134 Watlington Road roundabout, heading towards Watlington, and is shared with the quarry. Please note that the postcode (PE33 0RG) can be unreliable for sat-nav users. For the most accurate directions, enter Watatunga Wildlife Reserve into Google Maps or use the what3words location contracts.recruited.resources, then follow the on-site signage to reception.
Ways of Getting To Us
By Rail (from London)
Watlington is easily reached from London via a direct train from London King’s Cross, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. The reserve is just a five-minute taxi ride from Watlington station.
By Rail (from Cambridge)
Watlington station is around a 50-minute train journey from Cambridge, followed by a short five-minute taxi ride to the reserve.
By Road
The reserve is easily accessible by car and is located just off the A10/A134 Watlington Road roundabout, heading towards Watlington.
Taxi Services
Taxis should be pre-booked in advance, as local services can be busy and are not readily available at Watlington train station.
We recommend:
- Kings Lynn Cabs: 07367 670000
- Kings Lynn Taxis: 01553 763636
- Kings Abbey Taxis: 01553 767692
- Connect Cars & Taxis: 01553 776633
- Bishop’s Taxis of Downham Market: 07767 304684
- Cars 4 You: 07931 390832
- G & M Taxis: 01366 510810
- Luke’s Country Cars: 07480 957540
Address:
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
Watlington Road
King’s Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 0RG
Sustainable Travel
Plan your trip by train, bus, bike or on foot using GoodJourney, which provides tailored, low-carbon travel options for your visit. The nearest train station is in Watlington, approximately 2 miles from the reserve. The N37 Lynx bus service stops at Andel Lodge, which is under half a mile from the entrance to Watatunga. Please note that there is no footpath between Andel Lodge and the reserve entrance, so extra care is required if approaching on foot.
Electric Charging Points
At Watatunga Wildlife Reserve, we are committed to supporting our customers who drive electric vehicles. Within a 10-mile radius of our location at PE33 0RT, there are several convenient charging stations in King’s Lynn, Downham Market and Swaffham:
King's Lynn Supercharger
King's Lynn, UK
Located at Beveridge Way, Hardwick Narrows, PE30 4NB, this Tesla-only Supercharger station features 8 devices with 8 connectors, providing fast charging options for Tesla vehicles.
Chapel Street Car Park Charging Point
King's Lynn, UK
St Nicholas Park Charging Point
King's Lynn, UK
McDonald's Bexwell Road
Downham Market, UK
Lidl Superstore
Downham Market, UK
Tesco Superstore
Downham Market, UK
Necton Petrol Station A47
Swaffham, UK
Swaffham Service Station
Swaffham, UK
Tesco Superstore - Swaffham
Swaffham, UK
For a comprehensive view of all available charging stations near our location, we recommend using platforms like Open Charge Map, which offer up-to-date information on charging points to suit your needs.
Ways to experience Watatunga
To get up close and personal with the resident wildlife at Watatunga and become immersed in the natural beauty of the reserve, we have a range of guided tour options and one-of-a-kind experiences to choose from. The animals and birds roam free within the reserve, giving your tour the genuine excitement of a real safari and meaning no two visits are ever the same. Guests return again and again as the season change, for a unique experience each time.
Guided Tours
To meet the animals and explore the reserve, you can choose to book either our popular guided small-group buggy tours, our wheelchair accessible our trailer tours, or our private group tours, arranged to suit you and your party. Wheelchair accessible options are also available. Your tour guide will bring the reserve to life with informative and entertaining stories about the rare species that we have living at our reserve.
Photography Experiences
Budding photographers can book a photography tuition experience, exploring the reverse with our expert guide and wildlife photography specialist. Whilst more seasoned photographers and photography groups can book a photography experience, without a tutor, but with an expert guide, setting off in our open sided safari-trailer and discovering the reserve on foot where possible. And throughout winter, experience the charm of dawn on the reserve.
BBQ Experiences
For those who wish to dwell a little longer on the reserve, our cosy wooden BBQ Hut and adjoining open-sided Stretch Tent is available to book for self-catered private dining experiences, perhaps to enjoy after a private tour of the reserve. With stunning views across the lake and the reserve beyond, our BBQ experience is often booked for special occasions, birthday treats and anniversary celebrations, plus corporate meetings and events.
Corporate Experiences
Watatunga hosts corporate experiences for client meetings, colleague away days, staff incentives and team building experiences, with a difference. Corporate organisations are welcomed to the reserve for private buggy tours and use of either our reception building for up to 12 people, or stretch tent for up to 70. With catering options for lunches and optional add-on experiences, we create bespoke experiences tailored to your company’s requirements.
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