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Elephant Overnight Sanctuary at Hartbeespoort Dam from R1850
North West Province
R1850-00 Per Person Sharing
April & May 2010 is R1495 per person sharing
Validity: 2010-04-01 - 2011-10-31
Nestled in the Magaliesberg Mountains, 1 hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria, 4 km from the Hartbeespoort Dam. Malaria-free area. The Sanctuary lies in natural indigenous bush and is home to local species such as impala, klipspringer, baboons, porcupine, caracal, leopard, and a host of other small mammals and 350 bird species, as well as a family of Meerkats.
The Elephant Sanctuary offers an exciting, fully-comprehensive exclusive, `hands-on` elephant experience. Daily programmes are conducted on foot where guests will have the opportunity to walk and interact with elephants. Professional guides will take you through the sanctuary and share the wonderful world of the African elephant in a most special way. You will get to touch elephants, feel the hair on their bodies and experience their language of communication. You will walk hand in trunk with the elephants and have the chance to get to know them individually through the duration of the programme.
Your understanding of elephants will be changed forever, bringing new insight into these magnificent pachyderms. Meet the charismatic Themba who, if given the chance, will welcome you with a trunk embrace.
Everything about the sanctuary is special, from the way the guides impart their wealth of knowledge to the special way the elephants connect during playtime. Elephant riding is offered for those who would like to experience this unique motion 3 metres from the ground.
The sanctuary offers three different tours throughout the day, and for those wanting a little more, you can book a night in one of our luxury guest suites and enjoy true African hospitality.
Overnight Lodge & Elephant Experience Package:
Your itinerary begins and is outlined below. Should you wish to tailormake the experience for small or larger groups please complete our online enquiry document for a free quotation.
- Arrive 16h00 at the Sanctuary for "Welcome Drinks"
- Check in - Chill out and relax whilst observing African elephants from the main deck
- 17h00 See the elephants prepare to be stabled for the night, followed by a walk to the mountain deck for sundowners
- Return to the lodge for a 4 course dinner in the boma and relax around a log fire for the evening
- Overnight at either Main Lodge or Bush Lodge
- Next morning at 07h00, meet on the main deck for morning brushdowns of the elephants, walking trunk-in-hand with these intelligent creatures, followed by breakfast and interaction with the elephants in the forest area. Guests learn about their anatomy, feed them and form relationships and bonds with these special individual elephants. 10h00 Programme ends and you are welcome to explore the many sights available around the Hartebeespoort Dam - please chat to your consultant when enquiring for additional activities and attractions in this area.
Accommodation Options and Rates:
Main Lodge:
Indo-African, nine bedded lodge. Your room shares a common wall with one of our elephant`s stables - you will be amazed how quiet they actually are!
And the experience of sleeping next to an elephant is one to thrill you.
A covered patio and lounge for relaxing/reading, and a secluded swimming pool in the forest a few steps from the lodge. Main deck overlooking the elephant boma, adjoining a curio shop with interesting mostly elephant related items, and fully licensed bar .
Treehouse deck to observe elephants swimming.
Main Lodge comprises four suites, with five rooms and nine beds and are designed as follows:
Khumba Suite: *R1495.00 per person per per night sharing *R1745.00 single person
Twin-bedded, en-suite bathroom (Two three quarter beds)
Bedroom open-plan to bathroom which comprises shower, basin and toilet
Mosadi Family Suite: *R1695.00 per person per night sharing. *R1995.00 single person
Two twin-bedded bedrooms. (Two three quarter beds per room). Shared bathroom between the two rooms (interleading doors). Bathroom comprises a ball-and-claw bath, shower, basin and toilet. The suite comprises four beds and one bathroom.
This room is suitable for Dad, Mom and children.
Children rate R847.50 (3 to 14 years)
Thandi Honeymoon Suite: *R1895.00 per person per night sharing *R2245 single person
A queen bed with an exquisite open-plan bathroom complete with ball-and-claw bath, shower, basin and toilet. Mini bar and tea/coffee station. Very romantic.
Jabu Thatch Luxury Suite: *R1895,00 per person sharing *R2245.00 single person
A very spacious suite comprising two double beds next to one another.
En- suite bathroom, comprising toilet, double basins, shower with bath combination. Mini bar and tea/coffee station.
Bush Lodge:
Bush Lodge is an African lodge, designed for outdoor living, with it`s wide verandah that overlooks the lawned pool area alongside the bar/lounge. Its wooden decks, thatch bar and well-established trees make it an oasis within the bushveld. The lodge has been designed to make our guests feel relaxed, comfortable and welcome. Should your group be taking over the entire lodge, you will find it is like having your own magical home with all the suites feeding out onto the main living area. The Lodge is situated approximately 100 metres from the Main Lodge and has its own bar, thatched lounge area and swimming pool. The rooms are tastefully appointed, with subtle bushveld browns and softer cream tones and sumptuously dressed beds.
Bush Lodge Rates:
Valid from 01st November 2008: R1 995.00 per person per night sharing Single R2 395.00/ Children 3-14 yrs 50% of adult rate, under 3 no charge.
Bush Lodge comprises six suites (11 queen beds) set in beautiful African bush.
The suites are designed as follows:
Room 1: This suite has two queen-size beds positioned next to one another, a private courtyard with its own martini pool. The en-suite bathroom comprises bath, shower, basin toilet.
Room 2: This suite comprises two rooms, each with its own queen-size bed, and a shared bathroom between them. Bathroom has separate toilet. The bathroom has a bath, basin and shower. This suite is suitable for mom, dad and two small children or two adults who are close friends (bathroom is private but the suite only has one entrance and that is through the front room).
Room 3: This suite has two queen size beds positioned next to one another and an en-suite bathroom comprising a bath, shower, basin & toilet.
Room 4: This suite is large with two queen size beds positioned next to one another and an en-suite bathroom comprising a bath, shower, basin & toilet.
Room 5: This suite has two queen size beds positioned next to one another and an en-suite bathroom comprising a bath, shower, basin & toilet.
Room 6: The last of the six suites is privately tucked away and does not open directly onto the common area: this suite has one queen-size bed and has its own private courtyard. Bathroom comprises bath and double-nozzle shower, basin & toilet.
Meals:
Four course dinner around an open fire in the boma; breakfast served on main deck overlooking elephants. Tea, coffee, welcome drink
For own account:
Bar beverages, sundowner drinks, curios and gratuities
Special Note: Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your camera. Bring a light jacket in case it`s cool at night. Beverages for own account.
Elephant Riding Program: This is an add-on to the above programme (Only for the fit and adventurous). The elephant rides may be added on to any of the day tours or the overnight experiences. Riding is an opportunity to experience elephants from a different perspective.
Our Elephant Experience and venue is suitable for:
- Leisure Travel - International & Local
- Business Travelers
- Family Outings
- Special Occasions
- School Groups
- Corporate Functions: Year End, Conference, Team building
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