Recently Viewed
Johannesburg: Scenic Tour to Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary with Transport Included
5.0
21 Ratings
Johannesburg
Embark on a scenic tour from Johannesburg to the Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary. Visit the Elephant Sanctuary, learn about elephants, and view monkeys and lemurs. Transport and entrance fees included.
Embark on a scenic tour from Johannesburg to the Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary. Visit the Elephant Sanctuary, learn about elephants, and view monkeys and lemurs. Transport and entrance fees included.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Johannesburg - Pick up from your hotel in Johannesburg and travel to the Sanctuary
- Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam - Arrive at the Elephant Sanctuary after a 1.5-hour drive. On arrival, you will be welcomed and briefed about the sanctuary, its mission, and the elephants being cared for. Embark on a guided tour through the sanctuary. Get…
- Johannesburg - Pick up from your hotel in Johannesburg and travel to the Sanctuary
- Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam - Arrive at the Elephant Sanctuary after a 1.5-hour drive. On arrival, you will be welcomed and briefed about the sanctuary, its mission, and the elephants being cared for. Embark on a guided tour through the sanctuary. Get a chance to uniquely engage with the elephants, and learn about their daily routines and habits. Participate in an elephant walk. A unique opportunity to take a stroll with these gentle giants, under careful supervision.
- Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary - Next up is the Monkey Sanctuary. You’ll be introduced to the sanctuary’s mission, their rescue and rehabilitation efforts, and get to know about the different monkey species they house. Get a chance to observe monkeys in their natural habitat. You’d also get a chance to participate in our unique monkey interaction experience under careful guidance.
- Hartbeespoort - Pass by the scenic Hartebeespoortdam with the majestic Magaliesberg Mountains in the background.
- Johannesburg - Travel back safely from the Sanctuary to your hotel in Johannesburg
What's Included
- Entrance Fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entrance Fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Lunch
Additional Information
• En route to the Sanctuary, enjoy the picturesque journey through Magaliesburg and marvel at the stunning Hartebeestpoortdam, a man made marvel
• Pay a visit to the Elephant Sanctuary
• Experience the Monkey Sanctuary
• Acquire knowledge about Elephants
• See monkeys and lemurs up close
• 3 Km stroll across a 7 hectare enclosure
• Admission to…
• En route to the Sanctuary, enjoy the picturesque journey through Magaliesburg and marvel at the stunning Hartebeestpoortdam, a man made marvel
• Pay a visit to the Elephant Sanctuary
• Experience the Monkey Sanctuary
• Acquire knowledge about Elephants
• See monkeys and lemurs up close
• 3 Km stroll across a 7 hectare enclosure
• Admission to both Monkey and Elephant sanctuaries is included
• Beverages on vehicle are included
• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel included
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Johannesburg
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
(21 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Linda1928
Dec 12, 2025
One of The Best Tour & Tour Guide in South Africa! - This was one of the most wonderful & memorable tours that I have ever taken with 50 yrs traveling experience! The monkeys were interesting to watch & interact with. But the elephants stole the show! Walking, feeding & touching them up close & personal was an absolute joy! My tour guide Thabelo Thathani was wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly & funny was an unexpected gift for the day!
Take this tour & as Thabelo as yr guide, you'll give yrself a wonderful memory to cherish for a lifetime!
One of the Best Tours Ever!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
974thiagop
Dec 7, 2025
Fantastic experience with the elephants and monkeys - Fantastic experience where you can meet and have a very close contact with elephants and monkeys. Also, the way from Johannesburg to the Sanctuary is too beautiful and would be worth the walk. I recommend. The company that did the translation was also super punctual and professional.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Coastal55032043761
Nov 22, 2025
Fantastic day with the elephants and monkeys! - Like nothing I have ever experienced before! The elephants were simply awe inspiring and beautifully looked after! Monkeys were awesome too!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Pioneer19511304751
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing Experience - The guide was amazing, explained everything on the way and was a really pleasent company! The sanctuary was the perfect experience, our family loved it!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Keith
May 30, 2025
Amazing day!! - We had a great time today on this tour. It was amazing to be up close and personal with both the elephants and monkeys. Jason was a very conscientious driver and explained a lot about the area during our drive. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Don’t miss this tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
34arthurb
Mar 16, 2025
A Must if you are in Johannesburg or Sun City - We went there.with the family for.our 53rd wedding anniversary and it was one of the most exiting and amazing experience we ever had in our whole life also for our daughters and grandchildren .The elephants are well trained , ther is no danger ; you can feed them and if you wish you can also receive ....an elephant kiss !!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lisahz5790ob
Nov 29, 2024
Best experience ever - This place is amazing. I booked through Viator and had a driver pick me up in Joburg and dine me 1 1/2 hours there. He waited for me and brought me back. Dint forget to tip them 10% That's a long drive. Go early enough su you can feed the monkeys. On a weekday start the elephants at 10 and you'll be able to feed the monkeys!!! They are trashed very well here. Loved every second and worth every penny!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
The-klaw-el
Oct 18, 2024
Monkey business - Very fun. Worth it. With the full price one you get a whole day's worth of memories to the elephants, monkeys playing with you and then a 2 hour safari at lion safari park. Well worth it.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Michaell_h
Oct 13, 2024
Up close and personal with elephants and monkeys - Jason was on time, knowledgeable and friendly. He's an excellent driver. We made it to the Sanctuary just before the tour with the elephants started. We fed and walked with the elephants, then we're able to touch them and pose for pictures. I even got an elephant kiss. Amazing! Then we went over to the monkey side and got up close and personal with lemurs and monkeys who would climb over you to get the food. Wow!
Review provided by Viator
Genevieve_m
Feb 3, 2025
Nice to understand better... - Nice to understand better the elephants . We can touch them and it stays respectful of the animal. The monkeys are cute but I don’t know if the walk is necessary after seeing the monkeys , it could be optional. Our driver Jason that drive us to the sanctuary was VERY nice .
Review provided by Viator
