9 day Elephant Safari
And so begins the elephant safari. Each participant is partnered with an elephant based on temperament. Guests mount their elephant via a specially constructed ramp. Saddles have been designed with comfort in mind - for both the elephants and riders. Made of high density foam (ensuring a light weight), they are built up laterally, and have both handles and stirrups.Atop their mighty spines, guests soon become lulled by the step by step amble – the gentle “side to side” rocking motion. Moving in single file (with Jabulani in the lead), silence reigns. A silence with no words – but with beautiful harmonious communication of the bush and its inhabitants.Share in the ultimate African experience. View tree tops, birds' nests, and giraffes almost face to face. Sail high above the bushveld and feel part of the environment, instead of being just a passive observer. On elephant back, one is truly an integral part of the experience.Afternoon safaris are conducted just before the sun sets – the elephants ultimately converge on the romantic setting of lanterns, a white linen table adorned with a selection of beverages, crystal glasses, fresh flowers and delectable canapés specially prepared by the chef.It is not hard to feel that “Life is good” as a sundowner sees the end of another day at Camp Jabulani, and allows for quiet reflection of the effect that a walk with elephants has instilled on even the most hardened soul.
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Your journey to freedom
9 day Elephant Safari
Day 1:
Flight from home.We can spend the day with a Soweto Tour in Johannesburg and / or a city tour to Pretoria
4 * guest house
Day 2-3 Graskop
Today, your journey continues to Graskop (150 km). You can stop in Dullstroom and trout for a tasty lunch. In and around Graskop many exciting activities can be undertaken: wild river rafting, canyoning, horse riding, and quad riding. Or how about the Big Swing highest in the world from a cliff?
LO, 3 * hotel or chalet
Day 3-4 Hoedspruit
The program is the famous Panorama Route along Blyde River Canyon (the second largest in the world!), the Three Rondavels with its many waterfalls, beautiful views (God's Window) and spectacular rock formations in Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
Through this short ride (80 km) you arrive at Hoedspruit. Or something spectacular: an elephant back safari? In any case, you should visit Moholoholo Rehab Centre, known for it’s collection of big cats, lions and raptors and is regularly in the National Geographic.
LO and dinner, * 5 (family) chalet
Day 5-6 Komatipoort
Today, we will leave early and drive through the Kruger Park (Orpen Gate via Phalaborwa) towards Komatipoort (Croc River Gate), you will go in search of the Big Five: elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard.
The Kruger National Park is 19,000 square km in size. It is the most famous, largest and oldest African reserve with 138 species of mammals, 500 species of birds and over 100 species of reptiles.
LO and dinner, * 4 (family) chalet
Day 7 Nelspruit
Today we leave for Nelspruit. Nelspruit lies in the hot lowveld valley of the Crocodile River. It's sub-tropical climate and soil is perfectly suited for citrus fruits, bananas, mangoes, pears, avocado, tobacco, coffee litchis, pawpaw and pecan nuts. The area produces about a third of the total of the se products for the whole country.
LO and dinner, *4 lodge
Day 8 Pretoria
Leaving for Pretoria where we will stay for the night befor you leave for your home country.
4 * guest house
Day 9 Home
Back home
