In the early 1900's, the Magaliesberg were rich in wildlife and home to abundant elephants. As a result of pressure by man, this sensitive animal disappeared from the landscape. One hundred years later the elephants have returned to this area, to a special place in the heart of the beautiful African bushveld.

Nestled in the Magaliesberg Mountains only one hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria, the Elephant Sanctuary lies in a malaria-free area – the greater part within the Magaliesberg Nature Reserve. It is surrounded by natural indigenous bush and is home to impala, klipspringer, baboons, porcupine, caracal, leopard, a host of other small mammals, 350 bird species and of course, six magnificent African Elephants.

Your visit will bring you close to these magnificent animals, an experience to cherish and remember forever! Guests are guided in small groups on foot through The Elephant Sanctuary. The guide will provide in-depth information and insight into African elephants. You will be introduced to our elephants in the mountain area, uphill walk approximately 200m, 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 walk with the elephants trunk-in-hand. See where the elephant sleep at night in their stables. Feed the elephants. On some hot days you may even see the elephants swimming.

Flat walking shoes and sun hats are recommended and bring a camera! This tour is recommended for families with children

TOUR CODE - WELS1
A morning with the elephants
Availability: Daily
Duration: Vehicle & guide available for a maximum of 7 hours
Departure Time: 08:45
Entrance Fees: Tour includes a light lunch (drinks & gratuity to be settled direct)
Special note: Transfers to and from the Elephant Sanctuary are on a private basis, but on arrival guests will join a public tour which commences at 10:00
 
TOUR CODE - WELS2
An afternoon with the elephants
Availability: Daily
Duration: Vehicle & guide available for a maximum of 5 hours
Departure Time: 12:45
Entrance Fees: Standard tour
Special note: Transfers to and from the Elephant Sanctuary are on a private basis, but on arrival guests will join up with a public tour which commences at 14:00.
 
TOUR CODE - WELS3
Dinner with the elephants
Availability: Daily
Duration: Vehicle & guide available for a maximum of 9 hours
Departure Time: 12:45
Entrance Fees: Includes tour, elephant ride, sundowner & 4-course dinner (all drinks & gratuity to be settled direct)
Special note: Transfers to and from the Elephant Sanctuary are on a private basis, but on arrival guests will join a public tour which commences at 14:00. We recommend a light jacket in case it is cool at night.
After the tour, walk up the hillside to enjoy sundowner drinks on the mountain deck and watch the sun set over the open plains that stretch as far as the eye can see. Watch the elephants being put to bed for the night, before enjoying a four course boma dinner around a log fire.
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