Elephant Sanctuary Tour from Johannesburg
Description
Your friendly guide will pick you up directly from your hotel and transport you to the Elephant Sanctuary. As you look forward to seeing these majestic creatures, there is a tangible sense of anticipation in the air. You are welcomed by the sound of trumpeting elephants as you enter the sanctuary. Your tour guide takes you to an expansive area where numerous elephants are free to roam. You watch in astonishment as they interact with one another, pushing and swinging their trunks. You meet the elephant herd at the sanctuary and get to know each one's distinct character and background. You are touched by the staff's devotion to, love for, and efforts on behalf of these gentle giants. You go on a guided tour of the sanctuary, where you discover more about the origins of elephants in Africa and the difficulties they encounter in the wild. Your tour guide shares their love for these creatures, and you leave feeling motivated to do your part to contribute to their preservation.
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Itinerary
Visit the Elephant Sanctuary situated on the Northen slopes of the picturesque Magaliesburg mountains. The tour through the Elephant sanctuary takes about 2 hours. Here you will learn more from these big gentle giants. The African Elephant, much bigger than the Indian Elephant are fascinating and there is no better way to learn more from these animals than being at a world class establishment such as the sanctuary. On your tour you will view and learn more from these majestic animals and have the opportunity to take as many pictures of the elephants. Pick up will be from your hotel or guest house in Johannesburg, Sandton or Pretoria.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
All hotels and accommodation. We pick up anywhere from your hotel or guest house in Sandton, Rosebank, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Please specify your hotel address. Please note: the exact location will need to be confirmed with the supplier, refer to voucher for information. We also pick up from all air b&b and private locations.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(29)
This was the perfect way to end my vacation with such close contact with these 4 beautiful elephants. Our guide was James and he was so personable, knowledgeable and friendly. I will never forget this experience!
I would highly recommend Jason and Deeprift Ventours for any of your tours! I was transported from my hotel with ease and told significant information about Johannesburg along the drive to the incredible Elephant Sanctuary. Jason got me all checked in and then back to my hotel. He made the day so enjoyable! I would highly recommend them to anyone! Extremely professional and knowledgeable!!
An excellent day meeting these wonderful gentle giants. Jason collected us from the hotel, he was super friendly and knowledgeable making our journey to the sanctuary very relaxing and fun. The tour guides were great at the sanctuary, super knowledgeable and friendly, James was a great host or the experience with these gentle giants. I would highly recommend going on this trip you won’t regret it, it’s made fantastic and beautiful memories. Thank you Jason and everyone at the sanctuary. 🇿🇦🐘
An excellent day meeting these wonderful gentle giants, Jason collected us from the hotel , he was super friendly and knowledgeable making our journey to the sanctuary very relaxing and fun. The tour guides were great at the sanctuary, super knowledgeable and friendly and James was a great host for the experience with these gentle giants. I highly recommended going on this trip you won’t forgot it. It’s made fantastic and beautiful memories. Thank you Jason and everyone at the sanctuary🐘.
Exceptional! Memorable! True hands on experience!
Many thanks! Really pleased the experience stood out for you. Wishing you more great travels.
Jason was a solid guide, picked us up directly at the hotel, and was extremely knowledgeable of all the things we saw alongside the road. Once we arrived to the elephant sanctuary, we learned about the elephants, brushed them,and walked with them!
Thank you for your kind words! I'm delighted you enjoyed the journey and the experience at the elephant sanctuary. It’s always a pleasure to share knowledge and see guests connect with these magnificent creatures. Hope to guide you on another adventure soon!
Jason was warm, welcoming and was ready to answer any questions that we had. It was a spacious and smooth ride to and from the sanctuary to our hotel. The Elephant Sanctuary is a once lifetime experience. It was amazing to get so close to them. None of us wanted the experience to end. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the ride and the Elephant Sanctuary experience. It’s truly special to get up close with the elephants. I appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again for more adventures!
Perfect organization and timing, personal pick-up and care by Jason. Felt completely safe as solo traveler. Very knowledgeable about animals and geography. Lion tour and elephant sanctuary very good value for price, can recommend Deeprift Ventours without any reservations, will definitely tell my friends to choose.
Hi Brigitte — thank you so much for this wonderful review! I’m thrilled you felt safe and well cared for as a solo traveler, and that you enjoyed the lion tour and elephant sanctuary. I appreciate your kind words about my knowledge and the timing/organization. Your recommendation means a lot — please send your friends my way, and I’d love to host you again on another Deeprift Ventours trip. Safe travels!
An amazing experience. Staff were so knowledgeable and helpful. Fantastic photos up close. Surprises too.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad our team made the experience memorable and that you enjoyed the close-up photo opportunities and surprises. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon. Safe travels, Jason — Deeprift Ventours
Everything was perfect! Jason is a really good driver and guide. Be with elephants is an unforgettable experience. It’s worth it.
Thank you so much for the lovely review! I’m glad everything was perfect and that the elephant experience was unforgettable. It was a pleasure guiding you — hope to welcome you back to Deeprift Ventours soon. Jason
