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.
Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your camera.
I did this for my boys and I for a special birthday treat and it did not disappoint . Themba was a fantastic guide who loved engaging with all the children and making sure they could always see and hear everything he was showing us. Lovely place with beautiful facilities - Tammy
We so love to interact with these amazing animals. Thank you for making this possible - S
?[?]?[?]?[?]?[?]?[?] An unforgettable experience and the most special moment of our lives Our visit to the Elephant Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, the staff were welcoming, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the wellbeing of the elephants. The experience itself was incredibly educational and heartwarming, allowing us to interact with these gentle giants in an ethical and respectful environment. What truly made this visit unforgettable, though, is that we got engaged here on the 4th of April. The team at the sanctuary went above and beyond to help make the moment so special and meaningful. They were discreet, supportive, and genuinely excited for us, which added so much to the experience. They even made sure our special moment was beautifully captured, giving us memories (and photos) we will cherish forever. We couldn't have chosen a more perfect place to get engaged. The setting, the atmosphere, and the kindness of the staff made it an emotional, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you to everyone at the Elephant Sanctuary for not only caring so deeply for the elephants, but also for helping create one of the happiest moments of our lives. We will definitely be back---and we will recommend this sanctuary to anyone looking for an unforgettable and meaningful experience. ??[?] - Michaela
This was one of the most magical experiences we've ever had. Great service from arrival to departure. Lots of interaction with the gentle giants. Awesome guide, funny, friendly and knowledgeable. The Elephant handlers were all very helpful and interactive. Animals look healthy, happy and well cared for. Facilities are spotless. All round just fantastic!!! I highly recommend ?? - Lalique
We had a wonderful experience at the elephant sanctuary. Our guide, James, was so passionate and knowledgeable about the gentle giants, and his energy really opened the group up and made the experience so memorable. The elephants are well taken care of and the experience was very respectful towards them. We highly recommend this experience to people traveling to Harties. :) - Julia
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