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Gold Panning & Safari Lodge Activities
The Safari Lodge – fun and Discovery for Everyone
A day is not enough to enjoy everything at Highland Safaris. The Safari Lodge is not only home to Scotland’s only Gold & Gem Panning Centre, there is Something for Everyone in and around The Safari Lodge!
Red Deer Park & Viewing Platform
Come face to face with Britain's largest land mammal & learn about the life cycle of the Red Deer and enjoy beautiful views over the valley from our viewing platform.
Scotland's Only Gold and Gem Panning Centre
Highland Perthshire is rich with Gold deposits – the world’s most precious and alluring of metals. Also, nearby, on the banks and braes of beautiful Loch Tay Copper and Silver can be found and just over the hill by Loch Rannoch, there are considerable Mica and Bayrite deposits and then of course Garnet, Mica, Peridot , Quartz and Amethyst can be found in the mountains!
Highland Perthshire is rich with Gold deposits – the world's most precious and alluring of metals. Also, nearby, on the banks and braes of beautiful Loch Tay Copper and Silver can be found and just over the hill by Loch Rannoch, there are considerable Mica and Bayrite deposits and then of course Garnet, Mica, Peridot , Quartz and Amethyst can be found in the mountains!
Here at The Safari Lodge is your chance to search and find these treasures: Gold and Gem Panning is great fun; even addictive!
This is what Gold and Gem Panning is all about:
- First of all a Safari Ranger arms you with your own “pan” and bucket of grit and gives you a few handy instructions.
- Then we take you to the covered, all weather panning flume; basically a 30 ft run of water!
- Then scoop and swirl in the water as you hunt for real & ‘fools’ gold as well as many beautiful semi precious gem stones. There is a heap of lovely stones to be found in every grit bucket.
- There are identification charts to help you see what you’ve found and we provide zip-bags so whatever you find you take home.
Here are some images to let you see what it's all about!
This is a fun, hands-on experience ideal for everyone; the young or not so young – yes many really do find it addictive.
Gold and Gem Panning is a great idea as part of a Birthday Party.
Key Facts:
- The Gold and Gem Panning flume is open daily from mid March until the first week in November – call 01887 820071 to avoid disappointment
- Cost: £4.00 per bucket £14.00 for a Family Ticket
- Group Discounts: Call for Details
CLICK HERE to download a pdf about Gold and Gem Panning
Opening Times: The Safari Lodge is open All Year Round, every day except Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Access: The Shop, Cafe and Gold and Gem Panning flume are all accessible for wheelchairs but the Nature Discovery Garden and Red Deer Park have more limited access.
Cyclists Welcome: Look out for our great facilities: Free Route Maps, Bike Stands, Air Pumps, Bike Wash facilities, Maintenance Bar & Repair kits.
School Groups and Children's Parties can have a great time at Highland Safaris - All welcome!
Don’t miss our annual Go Wild Day, Perthshire Gold Panning Championships & other events at The Safari Lodge: please contact us for further information.
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GIFT VOUCHERS
Excellent gift ideas for any occasion and available all year round.
FREE when you book a Safari
Book a safari and receive your Safari Pass, a booklet of discount vouchers worth over £50 for many fantastic local attractions, restaurants and shops.
“We enjoyed the safari into the hills. We saw hawks, hares and Deer. The Golden Eagle came by when we were having our tea at the Bothy. The telescope was also a big help to spot Deer. We will treasure this experience Thank you for sharing it with us.”
De Bruin family from the Netherlands
