Elephant-Back Safaris In
South Africa
 South
Africa Elephant Back Safaris - following in the footsteps of the Ancients:
Elephants, the largest land animals in the world, inspire a feeling of
awe and respect in most people. Weighing up to 6 tons (11 000lb) and reaching
speeds of up to 40km/hr, this monster of the animal kingdom has an impressive
presence.
Whilst the majority of people
will never have the opportunity to come close or even touch these animals,
many South African game reserves (SEE: www.sa-venues.com) offer the once
in a lifetime chance to do an Elephant Back Safari. Imagine yourself, perched
6ft in the air on the back of a 6 ton elephant, slowly making your way
through open velds or dense forests. It’s a safari like no other. As such,
Elephant Back Safari’s in South Africa are growing in popularity.
Game viewing on elephant
back provides you with the unique opportunity of getting really close to
wildlife (SEE: www.sa-venues.com/wildlife) that you could normally only
view from far off. The smell of the elephants overpowers that of people
so that other animals like rhino, giraffe and buck etc will not be scared
off by the scent of people nearby. As such you’re able to get close up
to extraordinary wildlife. An elephant back safari at most game reserves
is usually a well catered for event including meals and of course, the
elephant ride. The elephants are prepared with a comfortable saddle and
you’ll be seated behind an experienced elephant handler. An elephant back
safari will usually last around an hour and 30 minutes. Granted, your initial
few minutes on the back of this monstrous animal will be endured with more
than a little apprehension, but rest assured that as the safari begins
and you become accustomed to the rhythmic and calm movements of the elephant,
the experience that follows will be incredible.
Many game reserves in South
Africa also provide the unique and enjoyable opportunity to walk along
with the elephants as you move through the velds and forests. Being surrounded
by these enormous animals and moving along with them during the safari
is a sobering experience and one that is not easily forgotten. The elephant
sanctuary near the Magaliesberg Mountains offers the opportunity of spending
an entire day out with these animals and taking part in activities like
elephant walks, elephant back safari rides, feeding and brushing the elephants
and much more.
A South African elephant
back safari is a truly wonderful experience. Being immersed so deeply in
nature and interacting with such powerful creatures is deeply rewarding
and satisfying and is an opportunity that should not be missed.
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