Elephant Sanctuary Plettenberg Bay
Elephant Sanctuary – Plettenberg Bay
Elephant Sanctuary in the Garden Route of South Africa
The Elephant Sanctuary is situated in a beautiful part of The Crags near Plettenberg Bay, in the scenic and famous Garden Route of South Africa. We are directly adjacent to Monkeyland and the Birds of Eden sanctuary, giving you three world-class experiences in one stop.
Fully guided elephant tours and guests can interact with and touch the elephants.
The Elephant Sanctuary hosts a unique and fully guided educational program that sets itself apart from anything else that South Africa has on offer in terms of elephant interaction and touching elephants. Guest numbers are limited to ensure personal attention and maximum elephant interaction for each guest, making this a truly memorable and enriching experience.
Visitors can learn more about elephant habits, behaviour, different personalities and anatomy through up-close and personal interaction. You get an opportunity to touch, feed and even walk trunk-in-hand with these magnificent animals.
One – hour – trunk – in – hand Elephant educational program is suitable for all ages
An experienced guide introduces you to the elephants, sharing with you their backgrounds, behaviours, personalities and more. You can touch, feed, interact and walk trunk-in-hand with the elephants. Suitable for all ages.
Ride an Elephant at the Elephant Sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay
This includes the full trunk-in-hand educational program followed up by a ride of approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Long pants and closed shoes are recommended.
Early Morning Elephant Brush Downs- grooming and brushing the elephants
Interactive program where you take part in the morning or afternoon grooming and brushing down the elephants. Afterwards you join the training- and stimulation program the handlers do with the elephants every day. This is followed by the educational trunk-in-hand program.
AFTERNOON SUNDOWNER ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE – This program includes all the other programs for the full elephant experience: the trunk-in-hand educational program, and the elephant back ride followed by the elephant brush down program. Rates: R150 per child younger than 8yrs, R375 per older child (8-14yrs) and R725 per adult.
*****Please note our last program of the day departs at 15h30*****
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to program departure to avoid any disappointment of losing your booking.
Contact Details:
Tel No: +27 (0) 44 534 8145
Please note that booking is advisable on all the programmes.
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