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Elephant Sanctuary Guided Day Tour: Insight into the Life of Gentle Giants and Monkeys
5.0
26 Ratings
Hartbeespoort
Experience an unforgettable day tour at the Elephant Sanctuary, where you’ll gain insight into the life of gentle giants. Learn about their biology, behavior, and conservation status while enjoying the splendor of the natural environment. Don’t forget your camera for amazing shots!
Experience an unforgettable day tour at the Elephant Sanctuary, where you’ll gain insight into the life of gentle giants. Learn about their biology, behavior, and conservation status while enjoying the splendor of the natural environment. Don’t forget your camera for amazing shots!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Monkey Sanctuary, Hartbeespoort in South Africa - After arriving at the elephant and monkey sanctuary, the guide will meet you and take you to see the elephants for two hours and another two hours to see the monkeys.
During this tour you will be taken on a journey into the world of the African Elephant and guided through an unforgettable experience…
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Monkey Sanctuary, Hartbeespoort in South Africa - After arriving at the elephant and monkey sanctuary, the guide will meet you and take you to see the elephants for two hours and another two hours to see the monkeys.
During this tour you will be taken on a journey into the world of the African Elephant and guided through an unforgettable experience with these magnificent creatures, understand the height at which elephant stands and experience their environment.
Next to the elephants’ sanctuary is the monkey sanctuary, where you will also see free-living monkeys in a natural and wild environment. These primates are given their freedom in a natural environment.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
The Elephant Sanctuary Tour offers a distinctive experience, featuring comprehensive commentary on the biological behavior and conservation status of elephants. Participants will gain insights into the habits, dynamics, care, and anatomy of these gentle giants. The tour also provides an unforgettable encounter with these magnificent creatures….
The Elephant Sanctuary Tour offers a distinctive experience, featuring comprehensive commentary on the biological behavior and conservation status of elephants. Participants will gain insights into the habits, dynamics, care, and anatomy of these gentle giants. The tour also provides an unforgettable encounter with these magnificent creatures.
Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to observe free-roaming monkeys in their natural habitat. Embrace the full beauty of the natural surroundings throughout this tour.
Bring a camera to capture stunning photographs.
Location
Monkey Sanctuary, Hartbeespoort in South Africa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(26 Ratings)
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S7hnpatriciac
Feb 1, 2026
Amazing day - I loved this tour. Being able to be close to the elephants and monkeys was incredible. The company responsible for the tour was punctual, with an attentive and very respectful team.
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Happiness781076
Jan 21, 2026
Once in a lifetime experience - Superb - a privilege to be able to feed and touch these majestic animals under the careful guidance of the animal carers my. From the time we were picked up by our very competent, safe driver, Tshepo, and dropped back at our hotel we had a wonderful day. Our tour operator (Philippians) was exceptional in their communication and prompt responses.
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Beinspired43
Nov 12, 2025
This is a must do... - This is a must do tour...a once in a lifetime experience. The guides are very knowledgeable..and the elephants are soo gentle.
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Jasmine_z
Oct 22, 2025
Loved every second of this adventure! - Both the elephant and monkey sanctuary tours were absolutely incredible. We had the opportunity to feed the elephants, learn about them during an educational session, take plenty of photos, and even enjoy a short walk alongside them. Afterwards, we spent time with the monkeys, feeding them and taking in the stunning views of the sanctuary.
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Xena_bond
Sep 2, 2025
The elephants never forget and die because of hunger - As to the elephants, they trip is extremely cool.you can touch the elephants you can feed them, hug with them, make photos, and overall understand their life.
As to the monkeys, they’re very fun. when you come you are given the food for them, you can feed them.if they like you they may sit on your bowl. and when they start to trust you they may get up on your head, shoulder, arms and go together with you for a long time. This is very funny and nice.
Please note that this is not Safari, and those animals are living in a sanctuary meaning that people do care about them. Monkeys come from the other people’s hands, when people refuse to keep them as domestic animals.
I think for such an experience, the price is a little bit high, yet please know that it is intended to save animals. The organiser doesn’t take too much in contribution, because of the tickets themselves are costly.
Our driver was Hector, and he was extremely nice helpful and has a good humour. I would like to thank him for everything.
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Gretchenm870
Aug 11, 2025
Incredible adventure - Most amazing experience! Much more than we were expecting. So close to the elephants and being able to touch them and walk with them was incredible. All the staff were great. I will be returning to South Africa next year and definitely be doing the tour again.
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Samanthagv6494ya
Aug 1, 2025
One of the best tours! Very safe for solo travelers - This tour was BEYOND what I expected. The hands on interaction with the elephants and monkeys was UNREAL. However, I want to highlight my tour guide, Cosmos. He is an absolutely amazing human being. I am not usually much for conversation on tours but you would think we had known each other for years the way we talked through the whole afternoon (it ended up just being me on the tour, which was great!). I think our conversations ALMOST topped the experience with the animals. I felt very comfortable and safe through my entire journey as a solo female traveler. Don’t let the lack of reviews deter you from choosing this tour (most people are not in Johannesburg long enough to go on tours, usually they just come for safaris). I would say this entire experience has been the highlight of my trip so far and made me so glad I made the trek to South Africa
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Theodore
Jul 29, 2025
Great experience to complete our South Africa adventure - Loved this experience . Drive 90 minutes from Johannesburg. Had wonderful time walking with the elephants and interacting with them feeding them under supervision. Learned about their behavior and came away with great respect regarding their size, strength and intelligence.
Monkey sanctuary was great experience. Had the opportunity to visit the monkey forest in Bali but this was far more fun and less intimidating. Different varieties of monkeys. Loved the lemurs. All seemed gentle and friendly. Would recommend both the elephant and monkey experience highly
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Clara
Jul 17, 2025
A once in a lifetime experience - This was an excellent experience for me. I was able to not only feed the elephants but I was able to walk with them and also learn about their anatomy. I learned that they can live up to 70 years unless they lose their molars. The tour guild was time prompt so I arrived in well enough time to do some shopping for souvenirs. Also I enjoyed the monkeys, I would say it was my best experience ever while visiting South Africa. I look forward to visiting again and I will definitely choose this tour company, Phillipians 4 Four.
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Lynne_p
Sep 10, 2025
Viator set tour time but... - Viator set tour time but that's not same as pickup time...my pick up was 2 hours before...how would I know?
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