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THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY (HARTBEESPOORT), HARTBEESPOORT & DAM
Game Lodge 
Located in Hartbeespoort & Dam, North West, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/elephantsanctuary/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Reservations
 
The Elephant Sanctuary (Hartbeespoort)
On the R512
Old Rustenburg Road
Hartbeespoort & Dam
North West
 
Please visit the establishment's website (see link above) to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
The Elephant Sanctuary is nestled in the Magaliesberg Mountains, 1 hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria, 4km from the Hartbeespoort Dam. The sanctuary lies in natural indigenous bush and is home to various local species of animals, small mammals, and 350 bird species, as well as a visible family of meerkats. The sanctuary offers an exciting, fully comprehensive elephant experience. Guests can also take part in the overnight elephant experience program which includes various activities such as observing, walking, feeding and forming relationships and bonds with these amazing pachyderms.

Accommodation is offered in our Indo-African designed Main Lodge, which has 5 luxury suites. Your room shares a common wall with one of our elephant's stables - you will be amazed how quiet they actually are! There is a covered patio and lounge for relaxing / reading, and a secluded swimming pool in the forest a few steps from the lodge. The main deck overlooks the elephant boma, adjoining a curio shop with interesting mostly elephant related items, and a fully licensed bar. Additional accommodation is also offered in Bush Lodge designed for outdoor living, with its wide verandah that overlooks the pool area. Its wooden decks, thatch bar / lounge and well established trees make it an oasis within the bushveld. The lodge has 6 suites and has been designed to make our guests feel relaxed, comfortable and welcome. The rooms are tastefully appointed, with subtle bushveld browns and softer cream tones and sumptuously dressed beds.

Three tours take place daily, seven days a week throughout the year. It is a one of a kind elephant interaction and a real experience for the young and the old. Guests are guided in small groups on foot through The Elephant Sanctuary. Guides will provide in depth information and insight into African elephants. You will be introduced to our elephants in the forest area, and here you will be able to touch and interact with the elephants. You will see the special relationship that the elephant handlers share with their elephants and become a part of it. Please request information pertaining to corporate groups and team building events.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • 2 bush lodges
  • Luxury spacious suites
  • African décor
  • Air-conditioning
  • Thatched licensed bar
  • Cosy lounge area
  • Boma dinners
  • Covered patio
  • Secluded swimming pool
  • Treehouse deck
  • Wooden decks
  • Curio shop
  • Bird watching
  • Natural indigenous bushveld
  • Well established trees
  • Peaceful atmosphere
  • Guided elephant tours
  • Corporate groups & team building
  • Nearby Hartbeespoort Dam
 
 
ACCREDITATIONS:
 
  • SATSA (Southern African Tourism Service Association)
 
 
RATES:
 
Main Lodge

Khumba Suite

Single: R1745 per person per night
Sharing: R1495 per person per night

Mosadi Family Suite

Single: R1995 per person per night
Sharing: R1695 per person per night
Children 3 - 14 years: Pay 50% of the adult rate
Children under 3 years: No charge

Thandi Honeymoon Suite

Single: R2245 per person per night
Sharing: R1895 per person per night

Jabu Thatch Luxury Suite

Single: R2245 per person per night
Sharing: R1895 per person per night

Bush Lodge

Single: R2245 per person per night
Sharing: R1895 per person per night
Children 3 - 14 years: Pay 50% of adult rate
Children under 3 years: No charge

All rates include accommodation, 4 course dinner, breakfast and a full elephant experience.

50% deposit is required to confirm booking.

Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Direct Deposits / Internet Transfers, Credit Cards

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
From Johannesburg

Take the Brits R512 (past Lanseria Airport) to Hartbeespoort Dam. Cross dam over open bridge and turn right at T-junction, onto four-way stop at the Craft Market (garage on right hand side and one opposite as well). Turn left and travel 2.5km to The Elephant Sanctuary. We are situated on the left hand side of the road.

From Pretoria

Follow route to Hartbeespoort Dam. Travel through tunnel. At the four-way stop at the Craft Market, go straight over, continue 2.5km to The Elephant Sanctuary. We are situated on the left hand side of the road.
 
 
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