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Voucher - Elephant Moments Elephant experience

Hoedspruit And Kapama Private Game Reserve

SPECIAL: 10% off on our 90-minute Elephant Experience. Only valid for bookings through this website and for activity dates 18 April - 02 May 2025. Use Voucher Code EMEASTER2025 at checkout. Pre-booking Essential. WhatsApp +27794650392 for enquiries.

Activity Description

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.

The respectful 90-minute experience takes place at the Jabulani elephant stables, which borders the HERD elephant orphanage. The Orphanage does not allow the public to visit their premises or to view the orphans, to keep their stress levels to a minimum.

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 elephants introduced who remain behind a low partition creating a respectful distance between the elephants and the visitors.

Visitors will have an opportunity to provide some elephant snacks to each elephant, as well as a chance to take a snapshot memory of the memorable experience, with the guidance of the carers.

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.

Please note: the Jabulani Lodge Guests enjoy a variety of exclusive elephant experiences different to the Elephant Moments Mornings. For more information about the lodge experience go to www.jabulanisafari.com

Arrangements

Duration1 hour 30 minutes
WhenOpen daily, 06:25 - 08:00, 365 days a year.
WhereArrive 06:00am and self-drive through the KAPAMA GAME RESERVE MAIN GATE on the R40 between Hoedspruit and Klaserie. Follow the Elephant sanctuary road signs to the elephant experience. It is a gravel road through the reserve and travelling time is approximately 20 minutes. Elephant experience starts at 06:25. GPS Co-Ordinates: 24°25’45.99”S 31°00’48.86”E. What 3 Words App Location: https://what3words.com/pleasantly.enlighten.interruptions. Please contact our Elephant Moments Manager on the morning if you need any assistance on +27 82 922 0120.
WeatherWeather permitting
What to WearComfortable clothing
Things to BringSunglasses, sun hat and more importantly your camera
Guests or SpectatorsNo spectators allowed.

Requirements

Minimum Age6 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions1 hour 30 minutes Elephant Moments with a personalised introduction and interaction hosted by our passionate elephant carers
Exclusions

Safari Boutique Shop,
Transfers to and from your hotel.
Transfer to and from the Kapama Main Gate

Notes

Only early mornings can be booked as the herd heads off into the bush for the remainder of the day
Please see the gallery for previous special elephant moments, kindly note that each day is unique and dependent on the herd’s movement

Provider

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Customer Reviews

The trip was amazing!!! Wilma and the team are very welcoming and made sure we had a great experience. Definitely worth going again and would definitely recommend anyone to go. It's an incredible experience!!! - ALZU


What an amazing experience --- thank you!! All staff members were very welcoming and friendly & happy to help and assist. Some of the kids were nervous at first but the staff encouraged and helped --- thank you so much and the kids can't stop talking about 'how they fed the Ellie's' - Terri Gilbert


We enjoyed our experience with the elephants. Having followed and supported the HERD online for a number of years, it was wonderful to see them " in the flesh ". Tigere and his team were informative and their respect and love for the elephants that they care for, was very evident. Would highly recommend the elephant moments experience to others . - Karen


Wow what a brilliant time we had! My friend and I were the only 2 people there so had full access to the 3 beautiful bulls! They are so well cared for and information was great to hear about how the centre got started and what they do for the elephants! - Paula


Elephant moments is an amazing experience. The service you get is top class, the staff are very helpful, kind and knowledgeable. The elephants you get to meet and interact with give you a sense of tranquility and calm. I would highly recommend booking a visit and helping the organization keep up the great work they are doing. - Candice





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