Herd

If you want to feed an elephant and want to accompany one on a walk you’ll get your chance at the Knysna Elephant Sanctuary. You can buy some fruits and vegetables (for 50 Rand) and will then be taken to a herd of five elephants. The sanctuary located near Knysna is a conservation-focused reserve dedicated to the protection and rehabilitation of the African elephant. Set within a lush, forested area, the sanctuary is home to a small herd of rescued elephants, offering them a safe and natural environment where they can roam freely.

Visitors to the sanctuary can embark on guided walks, where they have the rare opportunity to interact with the elephants, learning about their behaviors, natural habitat, and the ongoing conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures. The sanctuary’s approach is supposed to be centered on ethical, non-invasive interactions, allowing visitors to connect with the elephants in a respectful way while also gaining an understanding of the challenges faced by elephant populations. But during high season the elephants are fed by tourists every 30 minutes; if that is really a suitable situation most be doubted.

Knysna Elephant Sanctuary
Knysna
South Africa