Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary Tour from Johannesburg
Walk with elephants and watch monkeys in their natural habitat
A guided tour from Johannesburg to the Elephant Sanctuary and Monkey Sanctuary, with hotel pickup and a 1.5-hour drive through the Magaliesburg region. You'll walk through a 7-hectare enclosure with the elephants, learn about their daily routines, observe monkeys and lemurs, and pass the scenic Hartebeespoortdam on the return journey. Entrance fees, transport and water are included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Elephant and Monkey Sanctuaries
- Pick up from Johannesburg hotel
- Drive through Magaliesburg and Hartebeestpoortdam
- Arrive at Elephant Sanctuary and briefing
- Guided tour and elephant walk
- Visit Monkey Sanctuary and introduction
- Observe and interact with monkeys
- Return to Johannesburg hotel
What’s included
- Entrance fees to both sanctuaries.
- hotel pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg.
- transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- bottled water.
- driver-guide throughout the day.
Times
- Every day 08:00
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The experience
Hotel pickup in Johannesburg starts the day, followed by a 1.5-hour drive to the Elephant Sanctuary. On arrival, your guide briefs you on the sanctuary's mission and the elephants in its care, then leads you through the grounds for a guided tour. The centerpiece is an elephant walk: a chance to move alongside these animals under careful supervision and watch their daily routines up close. The sanctuary spans 7 hectares, and the walk itself covers 3 kilometers.
From there you head to the Monkey Sanctuary, where you'll learn about the rescue and rehabilitation work happening on-site. You observe monkeys and lemurs in their natural habitat, and participate in a guided monkey interaction experience. The route back to Johannesburg passes Hartebeespoortdam, a man-made lake set against the Magaliesburg Mountains. The full outing runs about 6 hours door-to-door.
Your guide speaks English throughout, and the minivan is air-conditioned. Bottled water comes with the tour. Entrance to both sanctuaries and hotel transport are included. Lunch and drinks beyond water are not.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit both sanctuaries in one trip with hotel pickup included and a guide who handles the route. The shared pace means you'll move with the group rather than at your own speed.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
How far is the drive from Johannesburg to the Elephant Sanctuary?
The drive takes 1.5 hours each way. You'll travel through the Magaliesburg region and pass Hartebeespoortdam on the return leg.
What exactly happens during the elephant walk?
You walk alongside the elephants through the sanctuary under careful supervision, observing their daily routines and habits. The walk covers 3 kilometers through the 7-hectare enclosure.
What animals will I see at the Monkey Sanctuary?
The Monkey Sanctuary houses different monkey species and lemurs. You'll observe them in their natural habitat and participate in a guided interaction experience.
What's included in the tour price?
Entrance fees to both sanctuaries, hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by air-conditioned minivan, bottled water, and a driver-guide are all included. Lunch and additional drinks are not.
Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary Tour from Johannesburg
6h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 339 per person
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