Walk with Elephants in Their Natural Environment
Overview
Join us on this thrilling 1 hour walk in the African bush with 3 semi-habituated elephants. This tour is totally ethical and the elephants are not made to do tricks or allowed to be ridden. They are also free roaming on the private reserve. They are not kept in cages like a zoo. We allow 8 people a day to walk with the elephants.
Is it safe? Yes. Our groups are kept to a maximum of 8 people in order not to upset the elephants. The hike is guided by 3 elephant rangers who will keep you safe. The 3 elephants were rescued from the Kruger Park and and used to humans being around them.
What the tour is about? We take a walk with the elephants in their natural environment. The list distance covered is between 500m and 2km depending on what the elephants decide to do. Sometime they are active and sometimes they just eat trees. All in all, an incredible experience and totally ethical. This is not a zoo or a petting facility.
Is it safe? Yes. Our groups are kept to a maximum of 8 people in order not to upset the elephants. The hike is guided by 3 elephant rangers who will keep you safe. The 3 elephants were rescued from the Kruger Park and and used to humans being around them.
What the tour is about? We take a walk with the elephants in their natural environment. The list distance covered is between 500m and 2km depending on what the elephants decide to do. Sometime they are active and sometimes they just eat trees. All in all, an incredible experience and totally ethical. This is not a zoo or a petting facility.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- 1 hour walk with the elephants
- Entry/Admission - Glen Afric Country Lodge
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Glen Afric Country Lodge, 144 R512 Broederstroom, Hartbeespoort, 0240, South Africa
Enjoy a thrilling 1 hour walk in the bush with 3 semi habituated elephants in their natural environment. Totally safe. No riding of elephants or making them do tricks....so don’t even ask:)
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Glen Afric Country Lodge, 144 R512 Broederstroom, Hartbeespoort, 0240, South Africa
Enjoy a thrilling 1 hour walk in the bush with 3 semi habituated elephants in their natural environment. Totally safe. No riding of elephants or making them do tricks....so don’t even ask:)
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Comfortable walking shoes required
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
479adamed
June 2023
Amazing and Fantastic Expérience with Elephants. A must to do in Johannesburg !! Our Guide Ben was super and very Friendly 😉
Amazing and Fantastic Expérience with Elephants. A must to do in Johannesburg !! Our Guide Ben was super and very Friendly 😉Tony K
January 2023
Driver picked me up on time and transported me directly to the elephant sanctuary about an hour from my hotel. Driver waited the entire time I was at the sanctuary and promptly transported me back to the hotel. Harry was friendly and we talked about different travels and shared some pictures. El...
Driver picked me up on time and transported me directly to the elephant sanctuary about an hour from my hotel. Driver waited the entire time I was at the sanctuary and promptly transported me back to the hotel. Harry was friendly and we talked about different travels and shared some pictures. Elephant sanctuary was great. First they bring you in to observe and feed some elephants. Then you go for a walk with them and have an opportunity to get up close with them. Elephant keepers will take your pictures. Afterwards the guide gives you some educational background regarding elephants and answers any questions.dundasgail
March 2022
Despite my having to rebook the tour on very short notice Ben arrived at my hotel within an hour. Because I was solo he stayed with me the entire time and went out of his way to make sure I was looked after. The elephants were magnificent and well worth the trip.
Despite my having to rebook the tour on very short notice Ben arrived at my hotel within an hour. Because I was solo he stayed with me the entire time and went out of his way to make sure I was looked after. The elephants were magnificent and well worth the trip.GeorgeC3120
May 2019
Today i went on the half day walk with elephants and sterkfontein caves. I had an amazing time! It was a fantastic tour and my guide was brilliant and very knowledgeable and entertaining. The whole day was a delight and i would not hesitate in booking with this company again!
Today i went on the half day walk with elephants and sterkfontein caves. I had an amazing time! It was a fantastic tour and my guide was brilliant and very knowledgeable and entertaining. The whole day was a delight and i would not hesitate in booking with this company again!