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Johannesburg Activities
Elephant Sanctuary & Hartbeespoort Cableway
A close, respectful encounter with rescued African elephants, followed by the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway to the top of the Magaliesberg ridge.
- Duration
- 6 – 7 hours
- Group size
- 1 – 10 guests
- Pick-up
- Johannesburg or Pretoria
- From
- R1 690 per person
Overview
About this experience
The Elephant Sanctuary at Hartbeespoort houses rescued and relocated African elephants in a large managed reserve, with a handler-led programme built around education rather than performance. You walk alongside the herd, learn how they are cared for and hear each animal's history.
Afterwards the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway lifts you to the top of the Magaliesberg ridge for one of the best views in Gauteng — the dam, the Cradle and, on a clear day, the Johannesburg skyline in the distance.
Highlights
- Handler-led elephant interaction and education programme
- Learn about elephant anatomy, behaviour and conservation
- Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway to the ridge summit
- Panoramic views over Hartbeespoort Dam and the Magaliesberg
- Time at the Hartbeespoort craft stalls and dam-side restaurants
Your day, hour by hour
08:00
Pick-up
Collection from your accommodation and the drive north to Hartbeespoort.
09:30
Elephant Sanctuary
The guided programme with the herd and their handlers, including a walk alongside the elephants.
11:30
Lunch at the dam
A relaxed lunch stop at one of the restaurants on the Hartbeespoort waterfront.
13:00
Aerial Cableway
The cable car to the summit, with walkways, viewpoints and a coffee shop at the top.
14:30
Return transfer
Drive back to Johannesburg or Pretoria.
What’s included
- Return transfers with a licensed driver-guide
- Elephant Sanctuary programme fee
- Aerial Cableway return ticket
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Souvenir photographs
- Gratuities
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