Elephant Walk Tour Johannesburg: Walk with African Elephants

Walk through the African bush with elephants trained to move at your side.

This guided tour from Johannesburg takes you on a 2-hour walk through the bush alongside three semi-habituated African elephants, with keepers and a guide teaching you about their behavior and conservation. The day includes a 30-minute educational presentation before the walk, lunch at the game park lodge, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Gauteng. The entire experience runs about 6 hours from start to finish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Elephant walk and educational tour

• Attend 30-minute elephant presentation
• Walk with elephants in African bush
• Learn about elephant biology and behavior
• Enjoy lunch at game park lodge
• Return drive to Gauteng pickup point

The experience

The tour starts with a 30-minute presentation on elephant biology and behavior before you head into the bush. You'll walk side by side with three semi-habituated elephants trained to move at your pace, with keepers and your guide accompanying you the whole way. The elephants are accustomed to walking next to visitors, and the setup keeps both you and the animals safe and comfortable throughout the walk.

After the walk, you'll have lunch at the game park's lodge. The entire outing takes about 6 hours from pickup at your Gauteng hotel to drop-off, with the drive to and from the site taking roughly 45 minutes each way. Your guide speaks English and will explain what you're seeing as you move through the landscape.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Gauteng.
• entrance fee to the game park.
• English-speaking guide throughout the day.
• the 30-minute educational presentation.
• the guided walk with the elephants.
• and lunch at the game park lodge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:30, 08:00 and 12:00

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Virgio Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a close, hands-on encounter with elephants rather than viewing them from a vehicle. The walk puts you directly alongside the animals in their environment, with trained keepers managing the experience, so you get the intimacy of being on foot while the structure keeps it safe and ethical.

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Top questions

How close do you actually get to the elephants on this walk?

You walk directly alongside the elephants in the bush. They are trained to move next to you rather than at a distance. The keepers and guide stay with your group throughout to ensure the experience remains safe and controlled for both visitors and animals.

What happens if I'm not comfortable walking in the bush or with the elephants?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the walk itself is a guided stroll rather than a hike. If you have mobility concerns, the site is wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can travel in a pram or stroller.

Is there time to rest between the presentation and the walk?

The presentation runs 30 minutes, then you move directly into the 45-minute walk with the elephants. After the walk, you'll have lunch at the lodge before the return drive to your hotel.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Gauteng, entrance to the game park, the guide, the educational presentation, the elephant walk, and lunch at the lodge are all included.