The Elephant Sanctuary Plettenberg Bay 

Situated near Plettenberg Bay, we offer at our child-friendly Elephant Sanctuary in The Crags an interactive African elephant experience on the Garden Route. Enjoy hands-on educational elephant interactions which provide you with a far more intimate experience with these pachyderm than just watching them. Our dedicated staff is committed to the use of positive reinforcement elephant training methods and as a result, we have relaxed elephants who enjoy interacting with our guests. 

Elephant Tour 

We offer various tours depending on the duration and intensity of experience you desire. You will be guided on foot through The Elephant Sanctuary. Our guides will provide in-depth information as well as insight into African elephants and you will be introduced to our elephants in the forest area. It is here where you will be able to touch and interact with these gentle giants. You will also see the special relationship that the elephant handlers share with their elephants and become a part of it. 

Walk trunk-in-hand with the elephants and see the elephant night shelter where our elephants sleep. You will also learn about elephant anatomy and we give you the opportunity to feed them. On some hot or rainy days, you may even see the elephants taking a bath / swimming. 

Brushing the elephants down is offered during the Elephant Brush Down Experience Tour. 

Enjoy afterwards a refreshing drink and visit our curio shop. Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and most important - Don't forget to bring your camera. 

Accommodation 

We also offer luxurious accommodation at our child-friendly Elephant Country Guesthouse where you can even watch the elephants from the viewing terrace.