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Motel Safari Motel Safari - A Route 66 Classic for Over 60 Years!
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Welcome to the world famous Motel Safari on Historic Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico - a classic motor court with today's modern amenities, squeaky clean rooms and the best beds on the Mother Road! If you haven't been to the home of Clyde the Camel, then as the song says: "You don't know what you've been a missin' Come book a room at the Motel Safari and get your Route 66 a kickin'!"

09/28/2026

Doors open at 4:45 PM for Dinner and Drink service.

09/22/2026

Another great group of people staying at The Motel Safari. Can you tell what their group is into?

Photo dump of vehicles seen at or near the motel over the last 3 months or so...Enjoy!!
09/08/2026

Photo dump of vehicles seen at or near the motel over the last 3 months or so...Enjoy!!

Someone made a stop here the other day. They were hauling these beautiful creatures.
09/05/2026

Someone made a stop here the other day. They were hauling these beautiful creatures.

Remember I previously mentioned about our Dry Tiki Bar, Tumcum-tiki Tonight? Well, we've had our 3rd set of guests figur...
09/02/2026

Remember I previously mentioned about our Dry Tiki Bar, Tumcum-tiki Tonight? Well, we've had our 3rd set of guests figure the Treasure Chest Challenge!!

Have a great afternoon you beautiful people!
09/01/2026

Have a great afternoon you beautiful people!

🚨 I have some BAD news... and some GOOD news! 🌴🍹A little while ago, I shared that I had created a brand-new room at Mote...
08/23/2026

🚨 I have some BAD news... and some GOOD news! 🌴🍹

A little while ago, I shared that I had created a brand-new room at Motel Safari called Tucum-Tiki Tonight. I went all out decorating it to capture that fun, mid-century tiki vibe. From the décor and music to the hidden clues, I wanted it to feel like stepping into another world.

The original plan was for it to become a geocaching room.
Inside the room is a treasure chest secured with a 6-digit combination lock. To open it, players search the room for clues hidden throughout the tiki bar. I even wrote an original story that guides you through the adventure, with hints to help you discover the combination. Of course, no tiki adventure would be complete without the perfect soundtrack, so I created a custom tiki music playlist to set the mood.

😞 The Bad News...

I submitted Tucum-Tiki Tonight to Geocaching.com, hoping it would become one of the most unique geocaches on Route 66.
Unfortunately, it was rejected because Geocaching's rules don't allow caches that require participants to enter commercial property. I appealed the decision, hoping the room might qualify as an exception, but the appeal was also denied.
While I'm disappointed, I completely understand and respect their decision.

🎉 The Good News...

The Tiki Bar isn't going anywhere!

Instead, it's becoming a fun gathering place for our guests.
No, we're not serving alcohol... it's BYOB! 🍹
Bring your favorite beverage, relax with friends or family, meet fellow travelers, or just enjoy the tropical atmosphere after a day on Route 66.

Even better, the treasure chest challenge is staying!

Anyone staying at Motel Safari is welcome to take on the challenge. Search for the clues, solve the puzzle, crack the 6-digit combination, and discover what's inside the treasure chest.
Inside you'll find:
🌺 SWAG with toys and trinkets for kids... and kids at heart.
🌺 A basket of leis. Take one, wear it, and have some fun!
🎟️ A Tiki Treasure Ticket. Take your ticket to the front office for a 1 in 10 chance to win a free Motel Safari souvenir. You might walk away with a sticker, magnet, keychain, or even a FREE Motel Safari T-shirt!

So while it may not be an official geocache, I think it has become something even better... a place where our guests can laugh, explore, solve a puzzle, and make a few great memories.

I can't wait to see everyone's reactions when they step into Tucum-Tiki Tonight.

🌴 Aloha, and we'll see you on Route 66!
Rich Havlik

Geocachers!! This is for you!! It's not published yet, but can you tell what I did to one of my rooms? Maybe I'l...
08/09/2026

Geocachers!! This is for you!! It's not published yet, but can you tell what I did to one of my rooms? Maybe I'll post a video in the comments later

DID YOU KNOW...Jiffy Pop started in 1958? The Motel Safari was built in 1959. Coincidence? Yes, a total coincidence.But,...
07/25/2026

DID YOU KNOW...Jiffy Pop started in 1958? The Motel Safari was built in 1959. Coincidence? Yes, a total coincidence.
But, since these two things happened so close to each other, we are now offering Jiffy Pop to guests and families that are hanging out on the patio and are enjoying the fire pit.
Next time you are here, ask Rich about getting some delicious popcorn you can pop yourself and maybe add some tasty flavoring as well.

My neon is back thanks to these guys... Johnnie Meier and Wolfgang Bohm and Jose Marez
06/27/2026

My neon is back thanks to these guys... Johnnie Meier and Wolfgang Bohm and Jose Marez

Address

722 E Route 66 Boulevard
Tucumcari, NM
88401

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10am
3pm - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10am
3pm - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10am
3pm - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10am
3pm - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10am
3pm - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10am
3pm - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10am
3pm - 10pm

Telephone

+15754611048

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