South Africa Travel

Sunday, November 12, 2006

Elphant Back Safaris at Nguni River Lodge

A stay at Nguni River Lodge affords guests the unique opportunity to appreciate nature from an elephant’s perspective! Addo Elephant Back Safaris offers guests staying at the Lodge the chance to become familiar with one of Africa’s most stately and intelligent animals – the African Elephant.

Stand amongst them, feed them, touch them, and walk with them whilst they satisfy their curiosity by gently nudging and smelling you with their trunks. Elephant walks are not strenuous and are done at an enjoyable pace – if you can keep up with your elephant! Relish the thrill of riding to their favourite waterhole and watch them swim in mud polls whilst you enjoy a delicious lunch from the embankment. The safaris cost is R650.00 for 3 hours and lunch is available for an extra R100.00.

Labels: Eastern Cape, Elephant-Back Safaris, Game Encounters, Outdoor Adventure

Monday, November 14, 2005

Elephant-Back Safaris in Pilanesberg

Pilanesberg Elephant Back Safaris - Half Day morning or afternoon excursions from Sun City: Comfortably nestled at the foothills of the ancient Pilanesberg mountains lies the “Elephant Wallow”, a special place where a unique relationship between nature true “King of the Beasts”, the African Elephant, and man find their lives closely intertwined ...

Join Chikwenya, Sharu, Mana, Sapi and Michael for an extraordinary and exhilarating journey along ancient game trails. Seated comfortably on the back of Nature’s true “King of the Beasts”; experience an age-old African tradition whilst silently exploring the majestic Letsatsing Reserve and the secrets of their resident wildlife, unnoticed.

'The Spirit of these Great Creatures will Never leave you!'

Being witness to this mutually enriching and rewarding relationship between man and elephant in a modern day Africa promises to add perspective to each visitor’s perception of the African elephant, and their on-going plight across our African Continent. With Wild Horizons as your experienced hosts, guests are encouraged to get close to these gentle giants and awarded the wonderful opportunity to learn more about them; their lifestyle, fascinating social bonds, intelligence and sometime mysterious behaviour.

Scheduled elephant-back safaris run daily, promising visitors much more than just a game-viewing experience, but a closer insight into the world’s largest mammal, the African Elephant.

» Elephant–Back Safaris: Scheduled trips leave from the Welcome Desk, Sun City. Guests are transferred to the “Elephant Wallow” where they are met by experienced Elephant Guides, who will host them on their safari. This elephant experience takes approximately 3 hours. Light snacks are served on “The Wallow” terrace after the safari. Return transfer is back to the Welcome Centre.

» Elephant Interaction: Guests are transferred to “The Elephant Wallow” from the Welcome Desk, Sun City. Experienced guides will host visitors through and elephant interaction where guests are encouraged to touch, feed, photograph and learn more about these amazing animals. This activity takes approximately 1 hour. Return transfer is back to the Welcome Centre.

» Groups: A variety of packages are offered to larger groups of visitors which may include safaris, or interaction experiences. Set menus for Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners can be arranged on the picturesque “Elephant Wallow” terrace.
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