90-minute Elephant Watching Experience in Hoedspruit

Summary

Be inspired, enlightened and educated by this memorable and respectful opportunity to meet and learn more about some of the Jabulani herd elephants and their passionate carers. The 90-minute experience takes place at the Jabulani herd stables. The Jabulani Herd elephants that you will meet represent the rest of the herd which they join a little later to continue foraging during their days in the Kapama Private Reserve. There will be between two to three elephant bulls introduced who remain behind a low partition creating a respectful distance between the elephants and the visitors. Complimentary coffee and tea with biscuits will be provided upon arrival and available to enjoy until the end of the experience. Following your Elephant Moments experience, you will have the opportunity to purchase a souvenir in our gift shop, with proceeds going towards the HERD Trust.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

Elephant Moments is a respectful and memorable early morning experience where visitors have the chance to learn invaluable insights about elephants and get the opportunity to meet a few of these gentle giants and understand them and their immense importance as a keystone species to our ecosystem. The Jabulani Herd has inspired many people around the world with their stories of rescue and survival, due to the human-elephant conflict that continues to threaten elephants as a species. They are a unique, tight-knit herd that has not only accepted one another as orphans, but continue to welcome orphaned calves that need another family to accept them unconditionally, something rarely seen in wild herds. Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD) provides a safe place for the herd to thrive in a semi-wild environment. Side by side, the Jabulani Herd browse, swim and play happily in the beautiful bush of the Kapama Reserve. Your visit will help contribute to their wellbeing.

What’s included?

  • Tea, coffee and rusks will be served upon arrival at Elephant Moments

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Elephant Moments

About operator:

Be inspired, enlightened, educated and enthused by this memorable and respectful opportunity to meet and learn more about some of the Jabulani herd elephants and their passionate carers. Arrive at sunrise to meet a few members of an extraordinary family, the Jabulani Herd. Delve deeper into the biology and physiology of these gentle giants while learning about each elephant’s unique personalities and remarkable stories in this 90 minute unforgettable experience. You will get to learn more about two and sometimes three of the male bulls of the herd, under the guidance and insightful hosting of their trusted carers. The experience is peaceful and respectful at all times. All proceeds from your visit go 100% towards the care of the HERD Trust. Tea and coffee will be served, and there is an onsite gift shop to purchase gifts to take home too.

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