The Elephant Experience
The Sanctuary lies in natural
indigenous bush and is home to local species such as impala, klipspringer, baboons,
porcupine, caracal, leopard, and a host of other small mammals and 350 bird
species.
What The Elephant Sanctuary
is about:
The Elephant Sanctuary offers an exciting, fully-comprehensive elephant experience.
We offer an exclusive, 'hands-on', educationally-oriented experience with six
African Elephants: Mosadi, Maroela, Khumba, Thandi, Jabu and of course the baby,
Themba.
DAY PROGRAMMES:
OPTIONS:
07h00 Early Morning Elephant Programme (2 hours 45 minutes) This is wake-up
time for the elephants and they are taken out of their stables at this time.
It is a cool time of the day and guests will take part in the brushing down
of the elephants with the elephant handlers. Guests will then do an elephant
introduction with their guide and get to know about each elephant and of course
elephants in general. Guests will walk with the elephants into the bush and
observe them free feeding. 10 minute walk up to mountain viewing deck. Return
to elephant Boma for elephant feeding. Tea, coffee and scones/muffins. Remember
flat walking shoes and cameras.
Children welcomed (3-16 years)
Arrival Time: Gate opens at 06h45 only, programme will start promptly at 07H00
Departure Time: 09h45.
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07h00 Early Morning
Elephant-Back Riding Programme (2 hours 45 minutes) This is wake-up time for the
elephants and they are taken out of their stables at this time. It is a cool time
of the day and guests will take part in the brushing down of the elephants with
the elephant handlers. Guests will then do an elephant introduction with their
guide and get to know about each elephant and of course elephants in general.
Guests will ride on the back of the elephants with the elephant handler into the
bush. The elephant handler will share interesting insights into his elephant.
Observe elephants free feeding. 10 minute walk up to mountain viewing deck. Return
to elephant Boma for elephant feeding. Tea, coffee and scones/muffins. Remember
to bring your camera. Elephant-back ride: The elephant ride is not a game-viewing
experience, it is for enhancing your elephant experience and providing further
insight into elephant management. Ride duration: 20 minutes. Ride through indigenous
bush at the base of the Magaliesberg Mountains.
Children (from 7-16 years, no riding for children under 7 years old)
Clothing requirement: Closed flat walking shoes, jeans or long trousers.
Arrival time: 06h45 only, the programme will start promptly at 07h00
Departure time: 09h45.
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10h00 Morning Elephant
Programme with Lunch (4 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 and here you
will be able to touch and interact with our elephant. You will see the special
relationship that the elephant handlers share with their elephants and become
a part of it. Short nature walk to beautiful mountain deck view point. See the
elephant stables. Feed the elephants. On some hot days you may even see the elephants
swimming. Have lunch on the main deck overlooking the elephants. Remember to wear
flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your camera.
Children welcomed (3-16 years)
Arrival Time: 09h50
Departure Time: 13h45
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14h00 Afternoon Elephant
Programme (2 hours 45 minutes) 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 and here you
will be able to touch and interact with our elephants. You will see the special
relationship that the elephant handlers share with their elephants and become
a part of it. Short nature walk to beautiful mountain deck viewing point. See
the elephant stables. Feed the elephants. On some hot days you may even see the
elephants swimming. Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your
camera.
Children (3-16 years)
Arrival Time: 13h50
Departure Time: 16h45
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14h00 Afternoon Elephant
Programme with Dinner (7 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 and here you
will be able to touch and interact with our elephants. You will see the special
relationship that the elephant handlers share with their elephants and become
a part of it. Short nature walk to beautiful mountain deck viewing point. See
the elephant stables. Feed the elephants. On some hot days you may even see the
elephants swimming. Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your
camera. Watch the elephants going to bed, sundowner drinks on the mountain deck,
return to lodge for four course dinner around fire in Boma, see the elephants
lying down and sleeping. Clothing consideration: Bring a light jacket in case
it's cool at night.
Children (3-16 years)
Beverages for own account.
Arrival Time: 13h50
Departure Time: 22h30
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Conferencing, Team
Building & Accommodation facilities are also available:
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Weather:
Due to the outdoor nature of the elephant experience, The Elephant Sanctuary cannot
be held responsible for bad weather. We do conduct our programmes irrespective
and it is our experience that the guests enjoy the programme regardless of the
weather.
FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION:
Interface Travel & Tours
Tel +27 (0)83 448 6898
Fax: +27 (0)86 621 0080
Mobile: +27(0)83 448 6898
e-mail: info@interfacetravel.com
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