Walk with Elephants in Their Natural Environment
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Ages 10-80, max of 8 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- 1 hour walk with the elephants
- Entry/Admission - Broederstroom
What's not included- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick up travelers from all locations within the Johannesburg area including Airbnb’s, airports and guest houses
Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632, South Africa
- Lanseria Airport, Lanseria South Africa
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 68301P12- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Comfortable walking shoes required
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 68301P12
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- 1Enjoy 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:)
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- Companion578047444080 contributionsGood trip for those short of timeThis half day safari was really good. Ben picked us from the hotel and brought to Dinokeng. James was our excellent guide at the game reserve. We saw giraffes, zebras, different antelopes (and a glimpse of buffalo). We started from the hotel at 7am and were back at 1:45pm. Highly recommended for those who need to be at the airport in the late afternoon on the same day.Written 25 November 2024
- Seaside476006247110 contributionsPerfectHighly recommended, everything was on time and our driver Ben was very helpful. The tour itself was amazing. Definitely going to try other tours.Written 20 November 2024
- Deirdremot0 contributionsInformative afternoon in JohannesburgWe had a really lovely private tour wirh our very pleasant and informative guide Ben, on our short stopover in Johannesburg. Ben took us to places of great interest including Soweto and we got to meet some people who live in the township. On completion of our tour we were Brought to our hotel and felt very safe during our 3hour tour. Sincere thanks to Ben.Written 13 November 2024
- Trip538105104240 contributionsAwesome Afternoon Tour at Dinokeng ReserveI had an amazing half-day tour yesterday with Ben and Stefan. Ben picked me up at my hotel and drove me to Dinokeng Reserve. On the way I said I liked Jacaranda trees and he went out of the way to drive through Pretoria to look for the last blooms. Then I said I wanted to eat Papp (which I love) and we stopped at the "Pink House" and shared a great meal of Papp, chicken and veg. At Dinokeng, I checked in and got in a ranger vehicle with Stefan with Europeans and South Africans. Stefan was a fantastic driver and guide. The animals, birds, and even insects were out in full because it had just rained. We ended the day watching the sunset over water, with a Goliath heron, lap wings swallows. It was such a fantastic day, which I am going to remember for a long time. I love South Africa and the many good people caring for its nature and culture. Thank you Ben and Stefan from a grateful American!Written 12 November 2024
- T3913ASelaines0 contributionsPilanesberg full day safari tripThis trip was impeccably organized. We were collected by the lovely Ben who gave informative narrative along the journey. Upon arrival at the park we were given cool drinks and our tour guide Lizzie was amazing spotting animals and answering any questions our group had. Our stop for lunch was right amongst the animals in a stunning location and the food was amazing. We were lucky enough to see 4 out of the big 5! The whole day from start to finish was brilliant and visiting family have been left with fantastic memories. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone and wouldn't hesitate to use them again!Written 6 November 2024
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Tony K
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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.
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.
Written 24 January 2023
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Dundas6 contributions
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.
The elephants were magnificent and well worth the trip.
Written 23 March 2022
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Nov 2024 • Solo
Amazing experience, with fabulous support and company from my driver, Leonard. This is an easy trip from Johannesburg. The elephants were friendly and there was plenty of opportunity to engage with them.
Written 30 November 2024
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Hi there, do glad you had a good time on your elephant walk! It’s a great and sustainable tour! Leonard has been such an amazing asset to the team, not sure what we’d do without him
Written 4 December 2024
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Demi A
Philadelphia, PA6 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Ben was a great guide. He was patient, understanding & very informative. His recommendations were great & was knowledgeable of the area. He’s well liked & received by the conservation reserves
Written 17 January 2024
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Hi Demi,
We are so glad you had a good time with Ben! He is amazing. Not sure what we’d do without him
Written 4 June 2024
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Ada
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Amazing and Fantastic Expérience with Elephants. A must to do in Johannesburg !!
Our Guide Ben was super and very Friendly 😉
Our Guide Ben was super and very Friendly 😉
Written 7 June 2023
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George C
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May 2019 • Solo
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!
The whole day was a delight and i would not hesitate in booking with this company again!
Written 25 May 2019
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Hey, Thankyou for awesome feedback. Was really cool meeting you. Hope you have a blast in Botswana
Written 26 May 2019
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Do offer pickup from private residence in Sandton and Johannesburg?
Written 27 January 2019
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