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Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $278 / person
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 16 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Virgio Tours
Description
this activity allow you to walk side by side with the primate (monkeys) without the fears of being attacked. this activity brings you closer to real nature of monkey world by being centimeter away from them. his tour allows visitors to walk side by side with African elephants on this 1-hour guided stroll through the bush. With keepers accompanying you, you'll learn about the biology, behavior, and conservation status of these large mammals. Lunch in the game park's lodge and a return drive to convenient pickup and drop-off in Guateng
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 18–70)
- $278
- Senior (ages 71+)
- $278
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $155
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam
Get picked up at you local hotel with qualified guide to elephant sanctuary that provides for orphaned and abused animals. Situated west of Hartbeesport Dam alongside the Elephant sanctuary it provides an environment where monkeys (primates) can be given their freedom in a natural environment. The sanctuary situated in one of the many Kloofs (Gorges) of the Magaliesberg mountain range provides the perfect environment for Monkeys from around the world. Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Enjoy an exhilarating 30 minutes Elephant educational presentation, then enjoy exciting walk with an elephant in the African bush with 3 semi habituated elephants. Totally ethical and totally safe. Elephants are very well trained to walk next to you.Which means the tour guide is also an elephant. We walk where they walk. An incredible experience that you will remember forever. Only 45 minutes drive from Johannesburg.
What's included
Included
Entrance fees
Qualified Guide
Pick up from hotel or home, and drop off to hotel and home
Not included
Gratuities
Soviniar (available for purchase)
Pickup Locations & Times
we pick travelers every where in Johannesburg
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
16 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private take?
Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private cost?
Prices start at $278 per person for this Johannesburg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:00 PM.
How much does Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $155, adults from $278. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. we pick travelers every where in Johannesburg Pickup points include The Capital on Bath, Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport.
What languages is Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 14 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
Enjoyable elephant interaction, but uncomfortable tipping pressure
The elephant interaction itself was great, but I was disappointed by the way the tour was handled by the guide. Before the tour even started, she was already talking to guests about the tip box and bringing up tips. This made the experience uncomfortable and gave the impression that guests were being pressured to tip before they had even received the service. I was also made to feel like I should not take the tours, which I found very disappointing and unprofessional. I believe guests should be allowed to decide for themselves whether and how much they want to tip after receiving the service. The elephant interaction was enjoyable, but the guide's approach to tipping and the way I was treated took away from the overall experience.
Operator response
Thank….
K
Elephant walk very informative, not too many bush babies!!!!!!
It was great but we did expect more interaction with baby animals, as the name suggests. Walking with the elphants was great and very informative but there really wasnt many "Bush Babies""
Operator response
Thank you
M
Great day with elephants and monkeys
The whole day was fantastic. Walking with the elephants and getting kiss was the highlight. The monkeys were so much fun and loved every minute of it. Daniel went out of his way to make it a great day.
Operator response
Thank you
A
Up close and personal with Monkeys and Elephants
This was such a cool tour. Very interactive. The monkey sanctuary was alot of fun. Those monkeys are hilarious. They jump on you, you can feed them and they're very playful. The Walk with the Elephants was incredible. Loved loved loved everything about. The guide was great and the trainers were so good and patient. Everyone really got to enjoy their own personal experience. Our driver MK was very nice pointing out interesting spots along the way and giving us the history We really enjoyed him
Operator response
Thank you.
R
Elephant and monkeys
The opportunity to be close to these animals and knowing they are cared for as well was a good thing. Beware…the monkeys can unzip bags and steal The elephants will steal your heart though
Operator response
Thank you
G
Thrilling to be up close to elephants and monkeys
My guide Bobo was magnificent, he could tell me lots of information about Johannesburg and he was lovely company. The tour with the elephants was thrilling and awe inspiring. And the monkeys were such fun, silly and playful like children. The tour guides were brilliant and so pleasant to everyone. Their English was impecable, even their wonderful humor was in perfect words. The knowledge and politeness was very impressive. I loved it! Ten stars
Operator response
Thank you
B
Fantastic Tour
My driver was excellent. He was engaging and made the one hour ride from the airport a lot of fun. I did the Monkey side first and the Guide was friendly, fun and very knowledgeable. The monkeys were fun to watch them grab their favorite snacks. The Elephant walk was next. Once again this guide was very engaging and fun.. he took his time to explain exactly how to do everything and all 15 people in this group were having a blast. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Very well fun….
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Original experience allowing to approach monkeys well.
We only visited the monkeys. Excellent feeding experience that allows them to approach us very closely. Pleasant visit on a wooden walkway with interesting explanations by a guide who knows how to answer our questions well. Nice frame.
Operator response
We thank you
B
Beautiful experience
Beautiful walking tour..small uphill hike during the tour but well worth it for the view.. monkeys roam freely and a couple of them know how to pick pockets LOL
Operator response
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