Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private
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Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private
By Virgio Tours
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 3h
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Pick up from hotel or home, and drop off to hotel and home
- Qualified Guide
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam
What's not included- Gratuities
- Soviniar (available for purchase)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- we pick travelers every where in Johannesburg
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 117191P59- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 117191P59
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Itinerary
- 1Get picked up at you local hotel with qualified guide to elephant sanctuary that provides for orphaned and abused animals. Situated west of Hartbeesport Dam alongside the Elephant sanctuary it provides an environment where monkeys (primates) can be given their freedom in a natural environment. The sanctuary situated in one of the many Kloofs (Gorges) of the Magaliesberg mountain range provides the perfect environment for Monkeys from around the world. Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Enjoy an exhilarating 30 minutes Elephant educational presentation, then enjoy exciting walk with an elephant in the African bush with 3 semi habituated elephants. Totally ethical and totally safe. Elephants are very well trained to walk next to you.Which means the tour guide is also an elephant. We walk where they walk. An incredible experience that you will remember forever. Only 45 minutes drive from Johannesburg.
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Jessica H
Columbus, OH17 contributions
I had a solo tour with MK and it was wonderful. The actual "tour" is really just private transport to the Sanctuary, but MK added so much more so it would be a real tour.
He told me about each area we drove though, and drove over the dam so I could see the beautiful view with a large waterfall. We stopped at a craft market for some shopping on the way to the Sanctuary, and he planned a lunch at the Lion Park after the Sanctuary visit.
The Sanctuary exceeded my expectations, and I got to directly interact with the elephants, monkeys, and lemurs. The whole staff ther made sure I enjoyed my visit, and took many pictures of me with the animals using my camera.
Be prepared with cash in Rands to give as tips to all the staff (tour guides and a group of animal handlers).
Also be aware that at the craft market they are extremely pushy and insist that you purchase things. They keep placing items into your hands trying to get you to buy them without even looking around. It was nice of MK to include the additional stop, but if I went again I would stay in the car.
He told me about each area we drove though, and drove over the dam so I could see the beautiful view with a large waterfall. We stopped at a craft market for some shopping on the way to the Sanctuary, and he planned a lunch at the Lion Park after the Sanctuary visit.
The Sanctuary exceeded my expectations, and I got to directly interact with the elephants, monkeys, and lemurs. The whole staff ther made sure I enjoyed my visit, and took many pictures of me with the animals using my camera.
Be prepared with cash in Rands to give as tips to all the staff (tour guides and a group of animal handlers).
Also be aware that at the craft market they are extremely pushy and insist that you purchase things. They keep placing items into your hands trying to get you to buy them without even looking around. It was nice of MK to include the additional stop, but if I went again I would stay in the car.
Written August 3, 2022
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Well described tour.
Written August 3, 2022
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regina d
60 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
This was such a cool tour. Very interactive. The monkey sanctuary was alot of fun. Those monkeys are hilarious. They jump on you, you can feed them and they're very playful. The Walk with the Elephants was incredible. Loved loved loved everything about. The guide was great and the trainers were so good and patient. Everyone really got to enjoy their own personal experience. Our driver MK was very nice pointing out interesting spots along the way and giving us the history We really enjoyed him
Written October 22, 2024
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Thank you.
Written October 23, 2024
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Maxine Lopez
Dubai, United Arab Emirates10 contributions
Oct 2022
I loved the Elephant Sanctuary. We Fed the Elephants, brushed them walked with them, and learned a lot about them. They are unique & beautiful animals. After we went to Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary. We feed the monkeys, they were super duper cute. There were babies as well. Was in love with the Elephants and Monkeys.
Written January 25, 2023
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Wow wow wow wow wow wow ! We delight with you for the marvellous experience you had with us previously.
Written January 26, 2023
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Gabrielle W
6 contributions
My guide Bobo was magnificent, he could tell me lots of information about Johannesburg and he was lovely company. The tour with the elephants was thrilling and awe inspiring. And the monkeys were such fun, silly and playful like children. The tour guides were brilliant and so pleasant to everyone. Their English was impecable, even their wonderful humor was in perfect words. The knowledge and politeness was very impressive. I loved it! Ten stars
Written July 19, 2024
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Thank you
Written July 21, 2024
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LordP428
Johannesburg, South Africa50 contributions
Feb 2021
Fantastic experience lead by a team of knowledgeable passionate team members who manage smaller groups to make your experience that much more special. The animals look well cared for and the facilities unbelievably beautiful. This truly was a very magical experience.
Written February 6, 2021
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thank you for you review, much appreciated. from Mr Maluleke manager.
Written February 7, 2021
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Laura_Jespersen
New York City, NY2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
This was such a lovely day!! I would recommend for both single travelers and families. Great and knowledgeable staff and guides, great fun, and 100% worth the money!
Written August 2, 2022
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We welcome the review
Written August 3, 2022
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Maria G
Miami46 contributions
Great half day tour tonged close (really close) to the monkeys and elephants a we went to safaris earlier in our trip but never had an experience like this with such close interactions with the animals. Highly recommended to go after your safaris!
Written July 11, 2022
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Thank for you reviews
Written July 11, 2022
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Cassie
Wollongong, Australia
Hi, we are staying with relatives in joburg- can we still be picked up?
Written May 10, 2019
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