Elephant Back Safaris in Pilanesberg National Park


Introduction to the elephants and their handlers. There are 5 elephants and 6 handlers that are quartered right next to the elephant barn.	Getting the chance to get real close. The elephants are spaced and at a lower height as to make access easier.	You can touch and feed the elephants if you are brave enough. Here is one of UPE's avid students that has just made a very sharp observation.

Frank, one of the Partners introducing the elepants together with their handlers

Buckets with a special elephant pellets are placed for visitors to feed the elephants

Hard too believe but the elephants' skin can be quite sensitive

Introduction to the elephants and their handlers. There are 5 elephants and 6 handlers that are quartered right next to the elephant barn.

Getting the chance to get real close. The elephants are spaced and at a lower height as to make access easier.

You can touch and feed the elephants if you are brave enough. Here is one of UPE's avid students that has just made a very sharp observation.

PILANESBERG ELEPHANT BACK SAFARIS - 2012/3 Rates, subject to change without notice
An Age Old Concept: A New Adventure

ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI Pick up from the Welcome Centre. Transfer to “The Elephant Wallow” will be approximately 20 minutes through the Letsatsing Game Reserve giving guests an opportunity to view game along the way. On arrival, welcome drinks are served and guests are given an introductory talk and introduced to the elephants and their handlers. The elephants are then saddled and the safari commences. After approximately an hour on elephant back guests return to “The Elephant Wallow” for light snacks. Guests are returned to the Welcome Centre, Sun City.
DURATION: approximately 2-3 hours
MAX 10 people – No under 5 years
2013 RATE: R1350pp
2012 RATE: R1250pp, down from R 1600 p.p. in 2011

SUNRISE ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI
Pick Up: 06.00 summer 1 Sept – 30 April, 07.00 winter 1 May – 31 August

MIDMORNING ELEPHANT-BACK SAFARI
Pick Up: 09.00 summer 1 Sept – 30 April, 10.00 winter 1 May – 31 August

EXCLUSIVE ELEPHANT SAFARI
Any of the above may be booked on an exclusive basis. Pay for 10 and walk with the entire herd yourself!

DAILY ELEPHANT INTERACTION EXPERIENCE
Welcome drink Included - Available throughout the year. Join Chikwenya, Sharu, Mana, Sapi, Michael and Tidimalo at their home in the Letsatsing Game Reserve, only 20 minutes from Sun City. Join these five for an interaction - filled Elephant Experience. Guests will be collected from the Welcome Centre and transferred to “The Elephant Wallow” where they are met by their hosts and offered a welcome drink. Take time to touch, feed and photograph these truly amazing animals, Marvel at their intelligence, diversity and majesty, or simply sit back and reflect on this unusually harmonious relationship in a beautiful, secure and pristine environment. Guests will be returned to the Welcome Centre
DURATION: approx. one and a half hours/minimum 2 pax
2013 RATE: R350 p.p.under 5yo free, inclusive of transfer, welcome drink
2012 RATE: R320 p.p.under 5yo free, inclusive of transfer, welcome drink
Pick Up: 16.30 summer 1 Sept – 30 April, 16.00 winter 1 May – 31 August

GROUP ELEPHANT INTERACTION EXPERIENCE
Available Throughout the year. Situated only 20 minutes from Sun City is “The Elephant Wallow”, a large thatched boma overlooking a magnificent waterhole catering for up to 65 guests under thatch. Bush dinners and finger lunches can be taken with the elephants themselves providing the main attraction. A presentation will be given on the elephants, their lifestyle and history. Have a chance to interact with these gentle giants on a personal level. Afterwards, sit down and relax whilst enjoying your meal with the elephants in the background mud wallowing, swimming or just settling down to a meal themselves.
DURATION: one and a half hours, interaction only 2 – 3 hours with interaction and meal
2013:
Interaction only - R390-00p.p. - (Min 20 - Max 150)
Interaction & Pre-Dinner Cocktails - R520-00p.p. - (Min 20 - Max 100)
Interaction & Stand Up Lite Sandwich Menu - R550-00p.p. (Min 20 - Max 100)
Interaction & Stand Up Hot & Cold Finger Fork Menu - R680-00p.p.. - (Min 20 - Max 100)
Interaction & Hot & Cold Buffet Menu (seated) - R680-00p.p. - (Min 20 - Max 72)
Elephant Interaction & Braai Menu (seated) - R885-00p.p. - (Min 20 - Max 72)
2012:
Interaction only - R360-00p.p. - (Min 20 - Max 150)
Interaction & Pre-Dinner Cocktails - R480-00p.p. - (Min 20 - Max 100)
Interaction & Stand Up Lite Sandwich Menu - R510-00p.p. (Min 20 - Max 100)
Interaction & Stand Up Hot & Cold Finger Fork Menu - R790-00p.p.. - (Min 20 - Max 100)
Interaction & Hot & Cold Buffet Menu (seated) - R630-00p.p. - (Min 20 - Max 72)
Elephant Interaction & Braai Menu (seated) - R820-00p.p. - (Min 20 - Max 72)

The above group rates include the exclusive use of the facility, transfers and welcome drinks. The above prices exclude costs of beverages however a bar can be provided.