easy
Varies: 1–3 hours per tour
Suitable for most fitness levels; tours involve walking on moderate terrain
Stay at Turpentine Creek’s Kilimanjaro Suite for a cozy, art-filled retreat with unlimited wildlife refuge tours. Perfect for animal lovers wanting a meaningful escape in the Ozarks.
Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ only | 2 guests | No pets| Ramp accessible
Experience a unique getaway at "Africa In The Ozarks" in the Kilimanjaro suite, adorned with exotic decor and art. Enjoy unlimited tours of the wildlife refuge, cozy amenities, and a serene atmosphere. Your stay supports animal care, making it a memorable escape for nature lovers seeking relaxation and adventure.
A cozy escape to "Africa In The Ozarks"!
$200 -$220 (depending on chosen reservation date) per night for two guests only
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!
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.
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.
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:
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.
The Kilimanjaro Suite has limited availability, so reserve early, especially during holidays and weekends.
If your room isn’t ready, take advantage of complimentary access to the refuge’s discovery area before check-in.
While Wi-Fi is available in the lodge, cell coverage can be spotty due to the rural Ozarks location.
This suite does not permit pets, so plan accordingly or consider other pet-friendly lodging on-site.
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge was founded in 1992 as a sanctuary for abused and neglected big cats in the U.S.
Revenue from lodging directly funds animal care and habitat maintenance, supporting sustainable wildlife rescue efforts.
Supportive footwear helps navigate the refuge’s natural paths during tours.
Useful in case of sudden Ozark showers, especially in spring and summer.
spring|summer specific
Capture close-up shots of the wildlife safely from the refuge trails.
Ozark weather can shift quickly—layers keep you comfortable both day and night.
fall|winter|spring specific