Elephant
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Evening programme |
R 995.00 |
R 695.00 |
Evening Programme includes:
14H00 programme - elephant ride - sundowner & dinner
no children under the age of 8 on evening programme's elephant
rides
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Main
Lodge Accommodation |
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Sharing |
Children
3-14 years |
| Khumba Suite |
R 1 495.00 |
R 747.50 |
| Mosadi Family Suite |
R 1 695.00 |
R 847.50 |
| Thandi Honeymoon Suite |
R 1 895.00 |
R 947.50 |
| Jabu Thatch Luxury Suite |
R 1 895.00 |
R 947.50 |
Bush
Lodge |
| Suites |
R 1 995.00 |
R 997.50 |
| Family suite |
R 1 895.00 |
R 947.50 |
Note: Accommodation
rates are per person sharing on a bed and breakfast basis. Elephant
rides are per adult. Please enquire for children's rates.
Valid from: 1 Nov 09 - 31 May 2010 |
The Elephant Sanctuary -
Hartbeespoort Dam:
The Elephant Sanctuary provides a safe-haven for our elephants and
offers a platform for guest education and interaction.
We offer guest and elephant driven programs where the most important
part of our operation is happy elephants and satisfied guests. Our
programs offer one of a kind elephant interaction and are unique
to the Elephant Sanctuary.
All our elephants are rescued African elephants and we have gained
their trust through our unique reward based training. We believe
in forming bonds between humans and elephants and all our elephants
are exercised and stimulated daily which provides a firm foundation
for trust.
Elephants are highly intelligent and delightful and you will discover
a different character, personality and temperament within each one.
We are a family orientated operation catering for the young and old.
Our focus is on education through interaction, so you will not only
learn a lot about elephants, but also get to touch, feel, feed, walk
trunk-in-hand and even ride these magnificent animals.
We have two operations:
one in the Crags, near Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route and
one at the Hartbeespoort Dam, only an hour's drive from Pretoria.
Eight
o'clock Morning Elephant Program - Brushing & Grooming
Guests will brush and groom the elephants, walk trunk-in-hand with
them and interact with them in the forest area. You will experience
the special relationship between the elephant handlers and their
elephants.
Guides provide in-depth information and insight into African elephants
and guests will learn about the anatomy and feed of the elephants.
Flat walking shoes are recommended, and bring cameras.
Arrival Time: Gate opens at 07h50
Programme will start at 08h00
Departure Time: 09h45
Ten o'clock Morning
Elephant Program - Plus option of lunch
Duration approx 2.5hours
Guests are guided in small groups 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, where you will be able to touch and interact with them. You
will experience the special relationship between the elephant handlers
and their elephants. Embark on a short walk with the elephants (trunk-in-hand)
and see where the elephant sleep in their stables.
Guests learn about the anatomy of the elephant and be able to feed
them.
On some hot days you may even see the elephants swimming.
Pre-booked lunch served on the deck.
Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your camera.
Arrival Time: Gate opens at
09h45 Programme starts at 10h00
Departure Time: 13h30
if staying for lunch
Two o'clock Afternoon
Elephant Program
Duration approx 2.5 hours
Guests are guided in small groups on foot through the sanctuary.
Guides will provide in-depth information and insight into African
elephants. You will be introduced to our elephants in the
Forest area, where you will be able to touch and interact with them.
You will experience the special relationship between the elephant
handlers and their elephants. Embark on a short walk with the elephants
(trunk-in-hand) and see where the elephant sleep in their stables.
Guests learn about the anatomy of the elephants and will feed them.
On some hot days you may even see the elephants swimming.
Enjoy a drink from the cash bar on the main deck before departure.
Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your camera.
Arrival Time: Gate opens at 13h45
Programme starts at 14h00
Departure Time: 16H45