Johannesburg Elephant Sanctuary Tour: Get to Know Majestic African Elephants

Experience the Johannesburg Elephant Sanctuary Tour and get up close and personal with majestic African elephants. Learn about their origins, interact with the herd, and be inspired to contribute to their preservation.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam - Visit the Elephant Sanctuary situated on the Northen slopes of the picturesque Magaliesburg mountains. The tour through the Elephant sanctuary takes about 2 hours. Here you will learn more from these big gentle giants. The African Elephant, much bigger than the Indian Elephant are fascinating and there is no…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Johannesburg and surrounding areas, Sandton or Pretoria
  • Driver/guide
  • 2-hour elephant sanctuary tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Your friendly guide will pick you up directly from your hotel and transport you to the Elephant Sanctuary. As you look forward to seeing these majestic creatures, there is a tangible sense of anticipation in the air.
You are welcomed by the sound of trumpeting elephants as you enter the sanctuary. Your tour guide takes you to an expansive area where…

Location
Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam
R104 Old Rusternburg Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Germannicolasf
Oct 2, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Everything was perfect! Jason is a really good driver and guide. Be with elephants is an unforgettable experience. It’s worth it.
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Eric
Sep 29, 2025
Drop Rift Rocks - Great guide in Jason. He told us about Johannesburg and South Africa while we drove. Great fun at the elephant sanctuary. Well worth the 1.5 hour trip out of Johannesburg.
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Eric
Sep 29, 2025
Elephant experience is great! - This was an intimate elephant experience with guides and handlers. We enjoyed it very much. It’s about 1 1/2 hours out of Johannesburg(we stayed at the airport area) and well worth the time.
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Robert_w
Sep 29, 2025
Elephant experience - About 1 1/2 hours out of Johannesburg is this Elephant sanctuary. It’s spectacular for the intimate experience.
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Karynb360
Sep 24, 2025
Look no further!!!! - Absolutely the best!!! We had so much fun interacting with the elephants!! Checked off of our bucket list! Our driver, James was fantastic! Great job communicating, professional and on time! You won’t be disappointed!
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James_s
Jul 23, 2025
Beautiful venue with... - Beautiful venue with beautiful knowledgeable people that are taking care of beautiful gentle giants. The best experience ever!
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Emily_h
Jun 2, 2025
Amazing Experience - This experience was amazing! We were first greeted in our hotel lobby and had a smooth ride to the elephant sanctuary. Our driver was informative and guided us to the elephant sanctuary. I cannot speak more highly about the elephant sanctuary. It was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever done. The care and respect they have for the elephants is wonderful. The education on elephants was also interesting. Would go back and do this trip again!
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Resort44487837674
Jun 2, 2025
AMAZING EXPERIENCE - This experience was amazing! We were first greeted in our hotel lobby and had a smooth ride to the elephant sanctuary. Our driver was informative and guided us to the elephant sanctuary. I cannot speak more highly about the elephant sanctuary. It was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever done. The care and respect they have for the elephants is wonderful. The education on elephants was also interesting. Would go back and do this trip again!
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X7846mpdebbier
Apr 28, 2025
Amazing experience! Highly recommended - It was an amazing experience . And Jason the driver was great, pointing out places and things of interest on the drive from the hotel to the sanctuary.
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M8924txpeterv
Apr 10, 2025
The Best - The Sanctuary was a fun experience. Deff recommend visiting while around Johannesburg. Jason my tour guide was awesome. Told me everything I needed to know about Southern Africa. Highly suggest them! Thanks again
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From $276
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).