Elephant Back Safaris - North West

Nestled comfortably at the foothills of the ancient Pilanesberg mountains lies "The Elephant Wallow", a special place where a unique relationship between natures 'true King of the beasts', the African elephant and man finds their lives closely intertwined…

Wild Horizons now offers visitors to South Africa and the Pilanesberg/ Sun City area the opportunity to witness, for themselves this mutually enriching and rewarding relationship between man and elephant.

Join Chikwenya, Sharu, Mana, Sapi and Michael for an extraordinary and exhilarating journey along ancient game trails.

Being part of this special herd rewards visitors close sightings of Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra and various other species, oblivious to your presence aloft the elephants.

Experienced and knowledgeable hosts are available to share some fascinating facts about these amazing animals - their history, lifestyle, fascinating social bonds, intelligence and sometimes mysterious behaviour …

Elephant-Back Safaris run daily in the mornings and afternoons offering much more than just a game-viewing experience, but a closer insight into the world's largest land mammal, the African elephant.

* Daily elephant interactions at midday offer visitors the opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these truly amazing animals - Marvel at their intelligence, diversity and majesty, or simply sit back and reflect on this unusually harmonious relationship in their beautiful, secure and pristine environment.

"The Elephant Wallow", a large thatched boma overlooking a magnificent waterhole makes an ideal venue for larger groups of visitors.

Set menus and refreshments can be enjoyed with the elephants themselves providing the main attraction - mud wallowing, swimming or simply settling down to a meal themselves….