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90-minute Elephant Watching Experience in Hoedspruit

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Coffee and/or Tea
      Tea, coffee and rusks will be served upon arrival at Elephant Moments

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Elephant Moments
        Jabulani, Kapama Private Game Reserve, R40, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa

        Arrive by 06:00am at the Kapama Private Reserve Main Gate on the R40 between Klaserie & Hoedspruit. Follow the Elephant Moments road signs to the elephant experience. Please note - you must be in a vehicle we do not provide the transfer from Main gate to the Elephant Moments Experience

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Operating hours
      .6:30 am

      What To Expect

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Reviews

      4.8
      based on 18 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Fabulous experience

      Stephen_H, Jul 2024
      An absolutely fabulous experience. To get this close, feed and interact with magnificent elephants is a real pleasure and an experience of a lifetime.

      A must do!

      Stacy_T, Jun 2024
      One of the most special moments of my life! We learned a lot about each of the elephants and got to experience each of their personalities (the three we met/fed). I will never forget it and will certainly go back for another visit.

      Amazing elephant Sanctuary!

      Adam_C, Apr 2024
      This elephant experience was a highlight of my trip to south africa! (november 2023) -You need to arrange transportation to and from the event, I stayed in the hoedspurit wildlife estate and paid for a ride there from my hosts. I rented bicycle but you cannot bike to this event, as it is deep inside a big 5 game reserve, you have to be in vehicle to be safe. -You arrive at the gate of the reserve by 6am, and its a 9km drive to the event site from the gate on winding dirt roads. You arrive by 6:30am. -Met by staff and sign in with our phone and wifi. Hot chocolate or coffee/tea and light snacks. - There was only me (solo) and a older couple in the experience this day ( Nov 2023), so 3 of us. The guide explained some background on the HERD sanctuary and about elephants. -We moved to the wall and we met 3 different elephants, one by one. We got to hand feed them both to their trunk and throw food directly in their mouths. Feel their skin and ears, hug their trunk. Pictures. We feed them treats/food out of a bag. -The elephants are part of a herd that lives at the sanctuary, but roams freely and returns at night. Its a rare herd that adopts orphan elephants. They come to the wall on their own because of the food, they are not forced to be there to interact. They grew up with the care of humans at this sanctuary and they are smart curious animals. I highly recommend this activity, its a once in a lifetime chance to experience elephants close up and do it in a eco positive way, supporting the sanctuary.

      The best

      Seja_L, Jul 2023
      The interaction with the elephants was the best part of my get away. Loved every moment of it! I'd recommend anyone to use this app

      É bem interessante e vale...

      mariana_p, Dec 2024
      É bem interessante e vale a pena! Mas se programem, pois o local é bem distante do portão principal.

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