Malala-Tau Tours & Safaris
North West · Wildlife

Elephant Sanctuary
Hartbeespoort

Guided elephant experiences, elephant education and conservation interpretation — an hour from Johannesburg, and easily paired with the canopy tour or a Pilanesberg safari.

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The Experience

Closer to Africa's Largest Land Mammal

A guided introduction to elephant behaviour, biology and conservation at Hartbeespoort, with time to watch and learn rather than simply pass by.

Location
Hartbeespoort
Duration
Full day
Departs
Johannesburg & Pretoria
Suits
Families · Schools · Groups
Four Products

Elephant Sanctuary Packages

Each includes Johannesburg return transport, the sanctuary experience, guided elephant interaction, elephant education and a professional Malala-Tau guide.

Full DayHartbeespoortMost popular

Elephant Sanctuary Experience

The core day. Return transport from Johannesburg, the sanctuary experience itself, guided elephant interaction, elephant education and a professional guide throughout.

  • Return transport
  • Guided interaction
  • Elephant education
FromR2,950Per person
Full DayTwo sanctuaries

Elephant + Monkey Sanctuary

Both Hartbeespoort sanctuaries in a single day — elephants in the morning, primates in the afternoon.

  • Two sanctuary visits
  • Guided throughout
FromR3,250Per person
Full DayWildlife combo

Elephant + Lion & Safari Park

The Elephant Sanctuary paired with the Lion & Safari Park — a full day of wildlife without leaving the Hartbeespoort and Cradle area.

  • Two wildlife destinations
  • Full-day programme
FromR3,950Per person
Full DayEducationalPer learner

Elephant Educational Experience

Structured for schools, educational groups, families and international visitors — elephant biology, behaviour and conservation, delivered at the right level for the group.

  • Schools & universities
  • Curriculum-friendly
  • Group rates
FromR1,750Per learner
Prices are “from” prices, subject to availability, seasonality, supplier tariffs, group size and final itinerary confirmation. Attraction and activity fees may change without notice. Child rates are destination-specific.
Pair It

Best Combined

The sanctuary sits inside an hour of three other North West experiences, which is why most guests do not do it alone.

  • +Canopy + Elephant Sanctuary — full day, from R4,250 pp
  • +Ukutula + Elephant Sanctuary — 2 days, from R6,950 pp sharing
  • +Elephant + Pilanesberg — 2 days, from R7,450 pp sharing
  • +Elephant + Ukutula + Sun City — 3 days, from R9,950 pp sharing
See all combined packages
Elephant in the North West Province
1 hrFrom Johannesburg
Hartbeespoort

Spend a Day
With Elephants

Families, schools, corporate groups and international visitors — tell us who is travelling and we will shape the day around them.