NEW giraffe and rhino lodges are opening in the UK tomorrow – where you can spend the night right next to the animals.
The new lodges are opening at The West Midland Safari Park – although the giraffe breaks are already sold out until October.
The white rhino lodges are the park's biggest yet, with a capacity of up to six people.
The ground floor has an open-plan living space, secluded chill out nest which doubles up as a double bed, and a balcony that offers ground-level views of the rhinos.
The upper floor features two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a second balcony which delivers panoramic views of the rhinos and safari.
The giraffe lodges sleep up to five guests, allowing animal lovers to come eye-to-eye with the eight giraffes from the balcony on the upper floor.
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On-site chefs can even prepare your dinner and deliver it to your room, while breakfast is also delivered so you can have amazing views while eating.
Other extras include free parking, 24-hour concierge service and free WiFi, and a stay at the lodges also includes admission to the park and wristbands for the rides at the theme park.
While the giraffe lodges are almost sold out until the end of September, there is some availability remaining for the rhino lodges, with prices starting at £490 per night for two guests.
The West Midland Safari Park already has eight lodges – six in the elephant park and two near the cheetahs.
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The park has also announced it has submitted plans to offer luxury overnight stays with Sumatran tigers, so tiger lodges could be on the cards soon.
Managing Director, Chris Kelly, said: "Alongside the lodges, we have upgraded and built brand-new facilities and habitats for the giraffes and white rhinos.
"The rhinos have moved into their new home and have settled in well. The giraffes are a bit more tentative in nature and needed coaxing in with some of their favourite treats.
"They are enjoying exploring their new surroundings and seem to be very captivated by their new human neighbours, often watching them, curiously!"
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He added: "I hope our guests enjoy their experience with us and we look forward to starting out next stage of development with the Tiger Lodges, which we hope to open later in the year."
You can also stay in a safari lodge in Kent which has views of lions and tigers, with glass windows meaning you can bathe while watching them.
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