Mpumalanga
people
1 participant
45 minutes
- • Exchanging Trunk Greetings with an Elephant
- • Ride on an Elephant in the Lowveld Bush
- • Sip Sundowners as the Elephants Sleep
Experience Gifts In Mbombela: Grab your camera and head to Hazyview, just a short drive north of Mbombela. Here you will have the chance to meet with an Elephant Handler as they escort you and the rest of the group on a late afternoon elephant interaction and ramble through the Lowveld bush. You will learn about these magnificent creatures as you get close enough to touch, feed and ride them if you choose! This gentle, sunset interaction wouldn’t be complete without a sundowner and snack to enjoy as you witness the the elephants carry out their evening routine and settle into sleep. So whether you are looking for fun things to do in Mpumalanga or for a unique first date, this Elephant Experience is the ticket!
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Experience the thrill of being close to these magnificent creatures; witness their intelligence, their compassionate nature and the deep bonds they share with their human family. While the Elephant Handlers share their wealth of knowledge about fascinating elephant behaviour, enjoy a wonderful hour of touching and feeding the elephants, taking photographs and experiencing the incredible trust that has developed through gentle interaction.
Later in the afternoon, with a comfortable stable and a good meal waiting, the elephants delight in heading for home. Enjoy this amble with the elephants; walk with them, or saddle-up and enjoy the view from high above the trees. Become a welcome and privileged member of the Elephant group while they peacefully carry out their evening routine. Complete a magical experience with a sundowner drink while listening to the sounds of the elephants settling to sleep.
Please note that children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who is over 21 years of age. Guests will be given a safety briefing and will be required to sign an indemnity before meeting the Elephants.
It is advisable to use mosquito repellent in the late afternoons.
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 16 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Elephant Whispers
Witness their intelligence, compassionate nature and the sheer delight the elephant experience when interacting with their human counterparts. The Elephant Interaction offers you the opportunity to feel their constantly curious trunks, touch their rough skin, exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats, while learning about their behaviour and history from the Elephant Handlers. An Elephant Back Ride offers a different perspective; embark on a journey which was once a privilege reserved only for kings!
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Sunset Hazyview Elephant Encounter
Mpumalanga
people
1 participant
45 minutes
- • Exchanging Trunk Greetings with an Elephant
- • Ride on an Elephant in the Lowveld Bush
- • Sip Sundowners as the Elephants Sleep
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