These elephants are all orphans as a result of reduction exercises carried out by the Zimbabwe National Parks Department in the 1980's. Most orphans were sold to Zoo's and Circus's around the world, however these were fortunate enough to stay on African soil and passed their early lives on private game farms. They were soon to outgrow this lifestyle and Wild Horizons in an effort to improve and secure the elephants existing lifestyle, created this amazing safari experience. In 2002, Wild Horizons created Pilanesberg Elephant-Back Safaris. Join Chikwenya and her herd for an amazing safari and at the same time a deeper insight into their lifestyle and history.

ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI

Pick up from the Gametrackers Outdoor Adventures desk located at 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
NO MIN: MAX 10 people – No under 5 years
RATE: R 1250 p.p.

SUNRISE ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI
Pick Up: 06.00 summer 1st Sept – 30th April
08.00 winter 1st May – 31st August

MID-MORNING ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI
Pick Up: 08.00 summer 1st Sept – 30th April
10.00 winter 1st May – 31st August

SUNSET ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI
Pick Up: 15.30 summer 1st Sept – 30th April
15.30 winter 1st May – 31st 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!

Join Chikwenya, Sharu, Mana, Sapi and Michael 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 at 12.30 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 at 14:00

DURATION: approx. one and a half hours / Minimum: 2 pax
RATE: R 320 p.p. adults (inclusive of transfer and a welcome drink & lunch)

RACK RATES

Elephant Interaction only (inclusive of transfer, welcome drink) - R 360-00p.p.
Pick-up 12.30 (Min 10 pax – Max 150) 1ST Sept – 30TH April
Pick-up 13.00 (Min 10 pax – Max 150) 1ST May – 31ST August
Pick-up unscheduled time (Min 20 pax – Max 150)

Elephant Interaction with Lite Lunch - (inclusive of transfer, welcome drinks & lite lunch)
R480-00p.p.
Pick-up 12.30 (Min 10 pax – Max 50)

Elephant Interaction with Finger Lunch (inclusive of transfer, welcome drinks & finger lunch) - R 630-00p.p.
Pick-up 12.30 (Min 10 pax – Max 50) 1ST Sept – 30TH April
Pick-up 13.00 (Min 10 pax – Max 50) 1ST May – 31ST August

Elephant Interaction with Dinner Cocktails (inclusive of transfer, welcome drinks & dinner) - R 480-00p.p.
Min 20 pax - Max 100 pax

All bookings for an elephant interaction with a lunch/dinner (50 pax & above) are to be booked with Events and Incentives at Sun City Resort.