Amazing elephant Sanctuary! - 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.

Gentle giants🐘 - It is a experience of a lifetime! Too be so close Too these giants. 🐘 would highly recommend it! Gentle giants, beautiful souls

The best - 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

Well worth the stop! - Great experience with the kids, something they will always remember. Introduced to 3 elephants including Jabulani, being able to touch, feed, and learn about them up close. Wonderful memories.

A life time experience - What an absolute great experience to be able to interact with this enormous but so gentle creatures. I would strongly recommend a visit.

An Absolute Must!! - The most magical experience! The team at Elephant Moments do such amazing work; I arrived a little bit earlier to find the carers taking the majority of the parade out for the morning. These elephants are orphaned and are not used to being in the wild Kruger alone, thus depend on the work of Elephant Moments to care for them. Meeting Sebakwe, Somapani and Jabulani was definitely the highlight being able to meet and feed all 3 before they head off for the day. A wonderful experience, definitely worth the journey from Hoedspruit city centre (20 - 40ish mins)

Beautiful encounter with gentle giants - Best part is being close yet respectful of the elephants and getting to know them better. The afternoon tour is better than the morning one as you get to interact with them in the wild. The guides are excellent and knowledgeable.

great experience, but... - Uncertain how I feel about the experience. it was fantastic to see these gentle giants up close, be able to touch them etc. We were told the elephants can do as they please, can leave the tourists if they wish to do so. When our elephant wanted to leave us, he was not allowed to do so, the guards kept him there. the guards sticks also have metal hooks on them, that bugged me. so sadly I felt torn by the end of it. got some great pics, loved to have had them so close, but... it just didnt feel right, especially after seeing them do as they please in Kruger.