About Tailor-made Elephant Interaction
Adventures with Elephants maintains their focus on the rescue of elephants (many of which were in line to be culled) and the training of them. This training includes agility exercises and being obedient to commands, showing off the incredible intelligence and insight of these gentle giants. Here, close encounters with the elephants allow visitors to share a gaze, touch their bodies, and watch as they bathe, feed, and communicate with one another.
There are currently seven elephants (comprising three cows, two bulls and two juveniles), as well as a number of other wildlife species (like a cuddly tame meerkat, and a selection of antelope, zebra, giraffe, and warthog). By seeing these animals up close and appreciating their unique features and abilities, visitors get the opportunity to interact with some of South Africa's most beautiful wildlife, right in the heart of the magnificent province of Limpopo.
These encounters can be tailored so that your experience with the elephants is not just a staged photo opportunity. Rather, you can share a moment with these animals in a very personal, moving way.
To add to this element of unique and personal experiences, Adventures with Elephants can tailor a package for your event. Make your celebrations extra special by allowing them to include their elephants against a backdrop of the breath-taking reserve.
The following are just some of the special occasions best hosted by Adventures with Elephants:
• Surprise engagements
• Champagne breakfasts
• Ladies brunches
• Weddings
• Special film and photography projects
• Team-building events
• Parties
• An elephant camp-out for groups of friends, colleagues or families
Not only will your photographs be impressive, but these memories will linger for a lifetime. Bela Bela is less than two hours from Johannesburg and the OR Tambo International Airport; and just over an hour from the pretty, historical city of Pretoria.
Need to Know
WhereD1000 Rd, Mabula District, Bela Bela, Limpopo. (Adjacent to Zebula Country Club). Please DO NOT navigate using Google Maps to get there.
WhenBooking in advance is required.
Standard Activity Times: 08h00 (Summer - 1st September to 30th April), 08h30 (Winter - 1st May to 31st August), 12h00 and 15h00.
How muchPrices on request.
Telephone+27 (0)14 734-7700 or +27 (0)79 431-7655
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