Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary Tour from Johannesburg

Visit two neighbouring wildlife attractions in Hartbeespoort on an Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary tour from Johannesburg with Deeprift Ventours.

Your approximately six-hour excursion combines a guided elephant experience at the Elephant Sanctuary with a guided forest walk at Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary. Return accommodation transfers, entrance fees to both sanctuaries and bottled water are included.

Travel in an air-conditioned minivan from your confirmed pickup address in Johannesburg, Sandton or Pretoria. At the sanctuaries, local guides introduce you to the animals and explain their behaviour and care.

This is a guided sanctuary visit involving walking, rather than an open-vehicle safari. Lunch is not included.

Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary Tour at a Glance

Total duration: Approximately six hours, including transfers

Location: Hartbeespoort, North West province, South Africa

Attractions: Elephant Sanctuary and Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary

Pickup areas: Johannesburg, Sandton and Pretoria

Pickup locations: Hotels, Airbnb accommodation and private apartments

Transport: Air-conditioned minivan

Activities: Guided elephant experience and guided monkey sanctuary walk

Included: Both entrance fees, guided visits, return transfers and bottled water

Walking: Approximately three kilometres on the monkey sanctuary route

Accessibility: Not wheelchair or stroller accessible

What to Expect at the Two Sanctuaries

At the Elephant Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort, join an educational guided experience introducing African elephants. Learn about their behaviour, physical characteristics and daily care. Follow the sanctuary team’s instructions throughout the programme; activities are managed by the sanctuary.

At Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary, follow a guided route through an indigenous forest setting with elevated wooden walkways. Look for monkeys and other primates moving through the sanctuary while learning about the animals and their backgrounds.

The visits offer two different experiences: learning about elephants with the sanctuary team and exploring the monkey sanctuary on foot.

Pickup from Johannesburg, Sandton and Pretoria

Pickup is available from hotels, Airbnb accommodation and private apartments in Johannesburg, Sandton and Pretoria.

Enter your full accommodation address when booking so we can confirm your collection arrangements. Please contact us before booking if your pickup address is outside these areas or you need to meet a flight or another fixed deadline.

Why Book with Deeprift Ventours?

Deeprift Ventours is a Johannesburg-based tour operator established in 2007. We arrange your return accommodation transfers and visits to both sanctuaries in one booking.

For help with pickup arrangements or tour questions, contact Jason Pollard on WhatsApp at +27 82 476 4175 or email [email protected].

Check Tour Dates and Prices

Select your travel date and enter the number of adults and children in the booking calendar to view the available price.

Book online and pay at pickup. Check the payment arrangements and your booking details before confirming.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the Elephant and Monkey Sanctuaries?

The Elephant Sanctuary and Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary are neighbouring attractions in the Hartbeespoort area of South Africa’s North West province. This tour includes return accommodation transfers from Johannesburg, Sandton or Pretoria.

How long is the Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary tour from Johannesburg?

Allow approximately six hours for the complete excursion, including accommodation pickup, transfers, both sanctuary visits and drop-off. Traffic, your pickup address and the sanctuary programme can affect the exact return time.

Does the tour include both sanctuary entrance fees?

Yes. Entrance to the Elephant Sanctuary and Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary is included, along with guided visits, return accommodation transfers and bottled water.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels, Airbnb accommodation and private apartments in Johannesburg, Sandton and Pretoria. Provide your full address when booking so we can confirm the collection arrangements.

What happens during the elephant experience?

You join a guided educational programme at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort. The sanctuary team introduces the elephants and explains their behaviour and care. The sanctuary manages the activities available during your visit.

What happens at Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary?

You join a guided walk through a forest setting with elevated wooden walkways. The visit offers opportunities to observe monkeys and other primates and learn about their backgrounds. Animal sightings and proximity vary.

How much walking is involved?

The monkey sanctuary route is approximately three kilometres. The tour is listed as moderate and involves walking rather than viewing everything from a vehicle. Wear comfortable shoes and contact us before booking if you have mobility concerns.

Is the tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

No. This tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Contact us before booking if you need advice about the walking route or vehicle access.

Can children join the tour?

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Provide each child’s age when booking so we can confirm the applicable price and arrangements. Contact us before booking with an infant.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is excluded. Bottled water is included, while other drinks and personal purchases cost extra.

How much does the tour cost?

Select your travel date and enter the number of adults and children in the booking calendar to see the available price. Check the total and booking details before confirming.

Can I book online and pay at pickup?

Yes. This tour offers online booking with payment at pickup. Review the payment arrangements when booking and contact Deeprift Ventours if you need clarification about accepted payment methods.