ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI

During your stay with Cruiser Safaris you can also enjoy the ultimate African experience with the largest of all land mammals, the African Elephant.

Seeing Elephants in the wild is something that most visitors to Africa long for, but to actually ride on an Elephant is an experience that you will never forget.

	From your high vantage point you will be able to view the various game animals up close as your Elephant moves silently through the bush. You will be seated on a comfortable canvas covered saddle which is mounted behind an experienced and knowledgeable Elephant handler who will be able to answer any questions that you may have. Not only will you ride but at the same time you will learn about these majestic and intelligent pachyderms. Together with this ecologically friendly method of game viewing, a strong emphasis is placed on the total Elephant experience which will include actual interaction and feeding at the end of the safari.

Upon arrival you guide will give you an introductory talk and safety briefing. You will then be introduced to your Elephant and after mounting you will begin your adventure through the African bush. After about a 45 minute ride you will disembark and enjoy a welcome drink and an excellent brunch at the Elephant Lodge. The return ride will bring you back to your starting point where you will observe an actual training session with one of the Elephants and be given the opportunity to pet and feel the demonstrating animals while it lies perfectly still on it's side. At the completion of this encounter you will also be given the opportunity to feed the baby elephants that always accompany their mothers during this safari. This safari is approximately 3 hours in total length.

The cost for this day trip is our normal side trip daily rate (see our daily rate page) plus the actual admission charge for this safari. Currently this admission cost is 1000 Rand which at today's exchange rate is @ $165.00 US per person. Advance reservations (3 days) for this side trip will be required to ensure availability. Note: This safari may not be available during the breeding season for the elephants - portions of May & June.