Adventures with Elephants
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Adventures with Elephants
Adventures with Elephants
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Located on a beautiful wildlife reserve just an hour and a half's drive from Pretoria and adjacent to the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa, Adventures with Elephants invites you into the elephant’s world for an unrivaled hands-on educational interaction that introduces you to our gentle giants! Learn from the team’s in-depth knowledge and share in their passion for this special herd of elephants. Join us for this unique and extraordinary experience that will leave you humbled and moved. Please contact us for information on our educational interactions, additional activities such as Bathing & Nature walks with elephants, elephant game viewing experience, romance in the bush, photography, filming and other tailor-made activities.
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SurenR
Centurion, South Africa5 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
We were amazed by being in the presence of these gentle giants. The experience was so full of richness and learning. We enjoyed the elephant ride and felt blessed to meet them all. A well run facility doing great things for elephants.
Written 20 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you so much much. We really appreciate this review and that you loved your time here.
Thank you for visiting us.
Kind regards
The AWE Team
Written 22 March 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Jana S
Langebaan, South Africa2 contributions
Jan 2022
It was incredible to meet the elephants in person and learn all about them. They really are such gentle and intelligent creatures. It was awe inspiring to spend time with them and get to know them better.
Written 31 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you loved your time with these special animals. They really are awe inspiring!
Kind regards
The AWE Team
Written 22 March 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
shwetha2021
1 contribution
Nov 2021
My boyfriend and I participated in the interactions and elephant spa. We both enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend to anyone willing to step out off their comfort zone.
Written 13 December 2021
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Thank you for this review and we it is great to hear that you enjoyed yourself. It is such a special experience to be in the water with the elephants!
Kind regards
The AWETeam
Written 15 December 2021
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jsseegers
Tzaneen, South Africa1 contribution
Oct 2021
Awesome adventure for our 32nd Anniversary. It was a Lifelong dream to interact and walk with Elephants. Thank you to Manager SEAN HENSMAN and his staff. Sean personally communicated with us during our initial enquiry and was on hand to welcome us on arrival. Great personal package put together for our special day. The Elephant SPA was the ultimate highlight and would recommend it to every one. The Photos received afterwards was professional and plenty to choose from for our personal Album. Well worth the money and great lifetime memories. Well done to the whole team, it was money well spend.
Written 16 November 2021
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Dear Mr & Mrs Seegers,
Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write us this wonderful review. We really appreciate it.
We are delighted that we could help to make your 32nd anniversary so special & a huge congratulations from us again!
We hope to see you again!
Kind regards
The AWE Team
Written 8 December 2021
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K3630SBinfo
Mookgophong, South Africa1 contribution
Oct 2021
Not enough words to describe our best couples experience ever. And the staff are so friendly and loving towards the elephants they are most definitely one very big happy family. Education on the elephants was astonishing to say the least.
Written 15 November 2021
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Thank you so much and we are incredibly happy that you had such a wonderful time here with these amazing elephants.
Our aim is education, first & foremost and so to read that you walked away with a better knowledge of elephants really does make us feel that we are doing a good job.
Thank you again!
Kind regards
The AWE Team
Written 8 December 2021
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Genevieve Y
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Family
An informative, fun and touching interaction with the elephants. Staff are very welcoming and give great service. It was lovely to sit in the deck afterwards watching the elephants drinking at the dam:)
Written 28 October 2021
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Thank you for visiting us and we are delighted that you had a wonderful time. We will be sure to pass on your praise to the staff too!
Kind regards
The AWE Team
Written 8 December 2021
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oliviacrooks
2 contributions
Sep 2021
This is something I have always wanted to do, but always found it over-priced and ended putting it off. While away for a weekend for our wedding anniversary we drove past 'Adventures with Elephants' and I immediately Googled and noticed the price was in my budget. So on our way back home, we stopped off and ended up having the most amazing experience ever. The staff are amazing and clearly quite passionate about caring for the Ellies. And then ofcourse the stars of the show, the beautiful and incredibly talented Elephants. Words can't really explain how special it was and so grateful to have had your staff taking pics as I didn't want to miss anything because of worrying about a camera. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and I would HIGHLY recommend it.
Written 20 October 2021
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Wow, thank you so much for this beautiful review.
We are beyond delighted to have met all your expectations and that you walked away feeling overjoyed with the experience.
Thank you again for visiting and supporting our wonderful animals.
Kind regards
The AWE Team
Written 8 December 2021
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Wilmie777
Middelburg, South Africa23 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
The education on elephants was great and experienced was a memory we will cherish forever. We'll worth the money. Great little shop aswell.
Written 7 October 2021
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Thank you for this lovely review & we are delighted that you enjoyed your time here.
Our aim is education & fun at the same time! We are glad that you liked the shop too!
Kind regards
The AWE Team
Written 13 October 2021
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Wendy V
Durban, South Africa330 contributions
Aug 2021
Very disappointing. There was no adventure at all. It was basically like circus trained elephants, who would lift their trunks up and all the visitors would get to stick their hands in their mouths and feel their tongue. I was disgusted. Elephants performed one trick after another whilst giving visitors photo opportunities. Would never recommend this!
Written 8 September 2021
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johnnye973
Bloemfontein, South Africa322 contributions
Aug 2021 • Business
Great experience. The guides know what they are talking about. Lots of interaction with the elephants. Good educational experience. People are doing a good job for elephant conservation.
Written 5 September 2021
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Thank you for your review & we are glad that you had a wonderful time.
Kind regards
The AWE Team.
Written 28 September 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Kelli W
Cincinnati, OH30 contributions
Do you cover transportation?
Wayne and Mari K
Midrand, South Africa216 contributions
Contact Zebula Lodge, all bookings are done from there and they may be able to provide transport from the Lodge as it is only about 1 kilometer.
Rebecca K
Randfontein, South Africa
Hey how much are your elephant rides for 4 adults?
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Bela Bela7 contributions
Hi there,
I see we've missed a question from you. Distracted by beautiful elephants in the bush :-) Our apologies!
We offer firstly, an educational elephant interaction, which lasts 1 hour. This is where you meet each of our 7 elephants & learn about them & get to interact with them. It is much more than just a 'touch & feed' experience & great fun. This is R600 pp for adults and R340.00 for children under 12 years of age.
Then you have the option to go on a safari ride on the elephants after the interaction. This lasts apx 20 minutes, where you can see various wildlife in the reserve. This is an additional R600 pp regardless of age. So, the full total cost will be R1200.00 if you decide to do the Interaction & the Ride.
Would you like to send me your email address & we can send you all the information & assist with helping you make a booking?
Regards,
The AWE team
Bonjour je serai de passage lundi prochain pour la journée ce sera possible de profiter de adventures with éléphants et quel sera le coût merci
Tanya J
Gauteng, South Africa
Hi can you pls give me times and prices of tours for 3 adults
Regards Tanya
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Bela Bela7 contributions
Dear Tanya,
Thank you for your message & interest in Adventures with Elephants.
We offer firstly, an educational elephant interaction, which lasts 1 hour. This is where you meet each of our 7 elephants & learn about them & get to interact with them. It is much more than just a 'touch & feed' experience & great fun. This is R600 pp for adults and R340.00 for children under 12 years of age.
Then you have the option to go on a safari ride on the elephants after the interaction. This lasts apx 20 minutes, where you can see various wildlife. This is an additional R600 pp regardless of age. So, the full total cost will be R1200.00 if you decide to do the Interaction & the Ride.
Would you like to send me your email address & we can send you all the information & assist with helping you make a booking?
Kindest regards
The AWE Team
Jolanda K
3 contributions
Ik vraag me af wat deze organisatie hier doet. Een ritje op de rug van een olifant en interactie ermee, dat is intussen toch achterhaald. Alsof een olifant dat leuk vindt. Dit soort activiteiten is alleen leuk voor de toerist. De olifanten worden hiertoe gedwongen. Beschamend dat zoiets nog bestaat en dat je er ook nog voor moet betalen. Trainers zijn mensen die deze dieren dwingen. Haal dit toeristenuitje dan ook snel weg van Tripadvisor
kueglerr
Gilserberg, Germany
Guten tag, kann man dort spontan hinkommen oder muss man dies vorher buchen? Mfg
davidoG8850PN
Pretoria, South Africa3 contributions
Can someone please advise the contact number for the booking office as cannot see anything here or send me to 0824900312
FredaRandburg
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa31 contributions
Hi,
The telephone number for Adventures with Elephants:
Phone: 014 734 7730
I'm traveling alone is the adventure for me
Win_V2013
Pretoria, South Africa31 contributions
Yes, you can go by yourself. Please book before the time. We were only three people when we went. If there are other people booked on the same day, then you will just join them. It is really worthwhile going. I am going there again in Nov 2017. I am eager to see how much bigger little Bella and Zambezi have grown. They are the babies of the herd.
Best wishes
Win, Pretoria
I'm traveling alone is the adventure for me
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Bela Bela7 contributions
Hello & thank you for your question. The answer is ABSOLUTELY! There is no need to be with a group to come & connect with the elephants & it's such a wonderful experience. As the previous comments suggest, you will probably enjoy it even more so you can really immerse yourself in the experience!
We hope you visit but if you have any more questions, please just ask.
Kind regards
The AWE Team
munchimo
london457 contributions
Hi about how long do you think it would take to get from the attraction to Johannesburg airport? Thanks
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Bela Bela7 contributions
Hi Gary,
Sorry for the late response. The time from OR Tambo international airport to AWE is approximately 2 hours. We do recommend that you give another 15 -20 minutes for any delays...
Frequently Asked Questions about Adventures with Elephants
- Adventures with Elephants is open:
- Sun - Sat 08:00 - 17:00
- Hotels near Adventures with Elephants:
- (5.12 km) Safari Plains
- (4.09 km) Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp
- (7.85 km) Itaga Luxury Private Game Lodge
- (5.42 km) Mabula Game Lodge
- (11.51 km) Phumelelo Lodge