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Elephant Interaction

Hartbeespoortdam

CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR A QUOTATION FOR 5 OR MORE PEOPLE FOR ANY TOUR OR SHUTTLE SERVICE. PLEASE CHOOSE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND THE DATE UNDER "FIND AVAILABILITY" TO VIEW DAYS AND TIMESLOTS

Activity Description

Guests are guided on foot through The Elephant Sanctuary.
Guides will provide in-depth information and insight into African elephants. You will be introduced to our elephants in the forest area, and here you will be able to touch and interact with the elephants. You will see the special relationship that the elephant handlers share with their elephants and become a part of it. Walk amongst our elephants in the bush and see the Elephant Night Shelters. Guests learn about elephant anatomy and are able to feed them.
Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your camera.

No refund will apply for online bookings that were made incorrectly

Children under 4 are welcome and free of charge.

DON’T BOOK ONLINE FOR PENSIONERS.

PENSIONERS : Please call us [+27 (0)12 258 9904] or email us [reservations@elephantsanctuary.co.za] for pensioner rate bookings.

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
WhenThis tour is available all year.
WhereHartbeespoortdam Please arrive 30 minutes prior to start of the program.
WeatherThis tour will only be canceled in extreme weather conditions.
What to WearComfortable clothing, sun hat and flat shoes for the walk.
Things to BringSun hat,sunscreen and don't forget your camera with a lot of free space!
Guests or SpectatorsOnly booked guests may join the tour. Guests without bookings are welcome to wait for you at the Coffee Bar at the Monkey Sanctuary. No refund will apply for online bookings that were made incorrectly. DON'T BOOK ONLINE FOR PENSIONERS. PENSIONERS: Please call us [+27 (0)12 258 9904] or email us [reservations@elephantsanctuary.co.za] for pensioner rate bookings.

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationN/A
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

InclusionsElephant Interaction experience
ExclusionsAny items of a personal nature

Notes

Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your camera.

Customer Reviews

Excellent. Good amount of time spent with elephants, the team is very efficient on taking photos, and providing a lot of knowledge about elephants. - Kerry


I brought my Canadian nephews to enjoy the elephant encounter. It turned out to be a highlight of their trip to South Africa. Thank you very much for your professional service, your beautiful reception and shop, overall it was a very pleasant experience. - N


A very informative and well rehearsed experience. Although expensive it was worth every cent. Would have loved to learn more about the individual elephant's history. Thus ticked off a bucket list item, and will go again. - Gustav


Excellent experience all the way from booking via email to the actual day. Because the group was very small, there was plenty of opportunity and time to interact with the elephants. Our guide for the morning, James, was very engaging and the handlers are great at photography too! The elephants are well cared for and treated with dignity and respect. Great work and thank you to all at the Sanctuary for making my birthday special. - Adéle


The morning was one filled with information and the most amazing experience. Our guide was patient, well spoken and informative. My companies were visiting South Africa from Australia returning home with "If you visit S.A. you have got to visit the Elephant Sanctuary at Hartebeesport", I believe this says more than a hundred words! I will certainly visit the sanctuary again. Thank you it is rewarding knowing there are places of interest well run, exciting and not over priced. - Denise




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