MoAfrika Tours now offers an exciting combination half-day tour to the Bush baby and Monkey Sanctuary and Elephant Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort Dam in the Northwest Province.
The Elephant and Monkey Sanctuaries have recently been merged into one stunning property.
The Elephant Sanctuary has African elephants and offers an interactive elephant experience, while the monkey sanctuary’s goal is to allow them to live as they would in the wild.
The property is one of several sanctuaries in a group of sanctuaries that provides for orphaned and abused animals.
During this excursion, you can enjoy an interactive experience with Africa’s gentle giants on foot while you are guided and introduced to the elephants by a professional ranger.
The elephants have been tamed through positive reinforcement animal management practices; therefore this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact, feed and witness African elephants in a natural environment.
You will also have the opportunity to observe the unique bond that exists between the elephants and the people who are responsible for their care, and you will get more information during the tour about the elephants’ anatomy, their grooming routines, and the area in which they spend the night.
A tour through the Bush babies and Monkey Sanctuary, situated west of the Elephant Sanctuary, is ideal for the family because you can see and learn more about free-living monkeys in a natural and wild environment.
This natural sanctuary provides an environment where monkeys (primates) can enjoy their freedom in a natural environment. The sanctuary is located in one of the many gorges of the Magaliesberg mountain range and provides the picture-perfect environment for monkey species from all over the world.
The Bushbaby and Monkey Sanctuary cover approximately 7 ha. It is one of only eight free-release primate sanctuaries in the world.
It is privately owned and not subsidized by the government or anybody else. The primates are received as public donations and all of them are supported by funding that is generated by guided tours like these, and the sales of curios on the premises.
Primates like a squirrel, spiders, and capuchin monkeys, often previously raised as household pets, or bred for the pet trade, can get a new lease on life here at the sanctuary.
The monkeys are brought into a wild world that is filled with waterfalls, verdant greenery, natural mountain springs, and the opportunity to live in a setting that is as close to their natural habitat as possible.
During a guided tour through the sanctuaries, guests will experience the splendor of our natural environment to the fullest.
You might also like our 4-day Imagine Africa Lodge Safari Tour or our 2-day Luxury Kapama River Lodge Safari Tour.
MoAfrika Tours now offers an exciting combination half-day tour to the Bush baby and Monkey Sanctuary and Elephant Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort Dam in the Northwest Province.
The Elephant and Monkey Sanctuaries have recently been merged into one stunning property.
The Elephant Sanctuary has African elephants and offers an interactive elephant experience, while the monkey sanctuary’s goal is to allow them to live as they would in the wild.
The property is one of several sanctuaries in a group of sanctuaries that provides for orphaned and abused animals.
During this excursion, you can enjoy an interactive experience with Africa’s gentle giants on foot while you are guided and introduced to the elephants by a professional ranger.
The elephants have been tamed through positive reinforcement animal management practices; therefore this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact, feed and witness African elephants in a natural environment.
You will also have the opportunity to observe the unique bond that exists between the elephants and the people who are responsible for their care, and you will get more information during the tour about the elephants’ anatomy, their grooming routines, and the area in which they spend the night.
A tour through the Bush babies and Monkey Sanctuary, situated west of the Elephant Sanctuary, is ideal for the family because you can see and learn more about free-living monkeys in a natural and wild environment.
This natural sanctuary provides an environment where monkeys (primates) can enjoy their freedom in a natural environment. The sanctuary is located in one of the many gorges of the Magaliesberg mountain range and provides the picture-perfect environment for monkey species from all over the world.
The Bushbaby and Monkey Sanctuary cover approximately 7 ha. It is one of only eight free-release primate sanctuaries in the world.
It is privately owned and not subsidized by the government or anybody else. The primates are received as public donations and all of them are supported by funding that is generated by guided tours like these, and the sales of curios on the premises.
Primates like a squirrel, spiders, and capuchin monkeys, often previously raised as household pets, or bred for the pet trade, can get a new lease on life here at the sanctuary.
The monkeys are brought into a wild world that is filled with waterfalls, verdant greenery, natural mountain springs, and the opportunity to live in a setting that is as close to their natural habitat as possible.
During a guided tour through the sanctuaries, guests will experience the splendor of our natural environment to the fullest.
You might also like our 4-day Imagine Africa Lodge Safari Tour or our 2-day Luxury Kapama River Lodge Safari Tour.
Guests are guided in small groups on foot through the sanctuaries while trained guides provide in-depth information and insight into the anatomy, habitat, habits, feeding, and characteristics of the African elephants and monkeys. Remember to wear flat walking shoes and hats.
You will be introduced to the elephants in the forest area and allowed to touch and interact with them under the supervision of their care handlers.
You can savor the special relationship that developed between the elephant handlers and their elephants and get the opportunity to walk trunk-in-hand with the elephants.
You will visit the stables where the elephants sleep at night, and even feed the gentle giants. On hot days, you may witness the elephants swimming to cool off!
During a guided tour through the monkey sanctuary, guests will experience the splendor of their natural environment to the fullest while learning more about these interesting and intriguing creatures too.
You can be collected from any accommodation address in Johannesburg or Pretoria between 07:00 and 07:30 and will be dropped off at the same address between 12:30 and 13:30.
The exact collection and drop-off times will depend on where you are staying. You should confirm your pick-up times with your MoAfrika Tours representative beforehand.
The Elephant and Monkey Sanctuary tour at Hartebeespoort Dam in South Africa is a wildlife sanctuary that offers visitors the chance to interact with rescued elephants and monkeys in a natural and safe environment. The tour provides a unique opportunity to learn about these amazing animals and their conservation efforts.
The Elephant and Monkey Sanctuary tour includes a guided walk through the sanctuary to interact with the elephants and monkeys, an educational talk about the conservation efforts and history of the sanctuary, and the opportunity to feed and touch the animals.
Visitors can expect to see rescued elephants and monkeys of various species, including African elephants and various species of monkeys, such as the Vervet and Baboon.
The Elephant and Monkey Sanctuary tour typically lasts for 2-3 hours, depending on the specific itinerary.
Visitors with disabilities are welcome at the Elephant and Monkey Sanctuary, but some activities may be restricted for safety reasons. It is recommended to check with the sanctuary before booking to confirm the accessibility of the tour and specific activities for those with disabilities.
Guests are guided in small groups on foot through the sanctuaries while trained guides provide in-depth information and insight into the anatomy, habitat, habits, feeding, and characteristics of the African elephants and monkeys. Remember to wear flat walking shoes and hats.
You will be introduced to the elephants in the forest area and allowed to touch and interact with them under the supervision of their care handlers.
You can savor the special relationship that developed between the elephant handlers and their elephants and get the opportunity to walk trunk-in-hand with the elephants.
You will visit the stables where the elephants sleep at night, and even feed the gentle giants. On hot days, you may witness the elephants swimming to cool off!
During a guided tour through the monkey sanctuary, guests will experience the splendor of their natural environment to the fullest while learning more about these interesting and intriguing creatures too.
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