Blame it on Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. Ever since the hazy sunlit frames of "Out of Africa," we think of safaris as a far-away Saharan experience characterised by blistering temperatures, prowling lions and chic pith helmets.
But whoever said safaris were desert-only adventures? Wyoming's Teton Mountain Range is home not only to Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, but also to the largest and most diverse population of wildlife in North America. Now, guests of the Resort can take a customised three-hour winter expedition to view moose, bison, elk and eagles — to name just a few — in their natural habitats.
Tucked into a luxe Cadillac Escalade with the finest spotting scopes and binoculars, you'll tour nearby parks, forests and wildlife refuges with Tenley Thompson, the Resort's in-house Wildlife Biologist. With more than 10 years of field experience, Tenley can customise the route to your very own animal instincts. If you're mad about moose or gaga for grizzlies, Tenley's the best person to facilitate a safe sighting.
As you observe the region's most magnificent creatures, you'll snack on gourmet provisions from the Resort's chef - just don't feed the animals!
This winter, visit Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole and see why Wyoming is often called "the Serengeti of the West." It's the perfect way for grown-up and junior ecologists alike to spend a snowy day. Take that, Meryl.
