Safari Waters Ranch

Shopping, Dining, and More in Athens, Texas

Safari Waters Ranch is conveniently located off of US-175 only 80 miles southeast of Dallas, Texas.

Minutes away in Athens, Texas, one will have access to the Athens School District, Trinity Valley Community College, UT Health Athens Hospital, a Walmart, hotels, and shopping centers. Dallas is home to conveniences like the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital.

A Truly Unique Community

This gated-community, made up of over 450 lots, is home to three beautiful spring-fed lakes that cover around 130 acres when combined.

Exotic animals such as zebra, blackbuck antelope, fallow deer, whitetail deer, pere david’s deer, and over 60 species of bird freely roam the other 1775 acres. The variety of trees and plants in the community creates an enticing landscape that serves as an excellent habitat for the animals. The 1 to 5-acre lots qualify for lower taxes under Agricultural Valuation and have no building time limits.

Fishing, Camping and More

Choose from the Trophy Lake, Safari Lake, or Toler Lake to fish for healthy bream, catfish, or crappie. They are great places for your paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, or small fishing boats. Use the lake’s boat ramps, docks, lakeside grills, or picnic areas to make the most of your time at the lake.

The community’s 11 miles of private roadway is a beautiful way to observe the wildlife on a golf cart, bike, or on foot. Pine Dunes Golf Course, the #1 public golf course in Texas, is just 20 miles away and a great excursion outside of the lake.

Have you ever wanted to camp among the wildlife? If so, the Camp Safari RV Park that has 28 full-service RV lots.

Fun Community Events

The Fourth of July is a great time to be at Safari Waters Ranch. The community gets together for a picnic and parade. The city commonly hosts ice cream socials, game nights, birthday luncheons, and dinners.

Find a new hobby or meet someone with a common interest by joining one of the community groups like the weekly fishing club, quilting group, mahjong group, or the men’s breakfast club.

Fishers would enjoy joining in on the lake’s fishing tournaments that follow with a fish fry.

Safari Waters Ranch is Unlike Any Other

The noteworthy community of Safari Waters Ranch gives residents the chance to live in the same environment as exotic animals while being given privacy and security.

Consider purchasing a lake home or building one of your own in one of the many lots offered at Safari Waters Ranch.