Knysna Elephant Park

Knysna Elephant Park    

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Your elephant encounter begins in the Interpretation Centre where you are introduced to our elephants through beautiful photographic and informative displays. Our facilities are world class and our …
Your elephant encounter begins in the Interpretation Centre where you are introduced to our elephants through beautiful photographic and informative displays. Our facilities are world class and our style of management ensures that our elephants interact with guests on their own terms within this controlled, free-range environment. Visitors to the park are privileged to have a personal encounter with our gentle giants, and leave having gained a new-found respect for these animals, as well as a better understanding of the African elephant and its plight across the continent. Most importantly, by visiting the Park and experiencing our elephant herd, guests make a direct contribution to elephant husbandry and care.

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Mar 27, 2025
What an amazing experience to see these wonderful animals close up. The park is wonderful, stayed overnight and had the pleasure of seeing the elephants sleep. Highly recommend visiting Knysna Elepha…Full review by jd586671
Mar 27, 2025
Had an overnight stay with Family and it was FANTASTIC.. The Rooms were excellent,very clean,spacious and our particular room had a window which overlooked the Boma where the Elephants retire to in t…Full review by ArleneS70
Mar 24, 2025
Family day visiting Elephants. 2nd year in a row visiting the place. Saw the elephants in the inclosure, what an experienceFull review by Venterbj100

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Can you just walk in and book to do a walk with the elephants ?? We are passing through travelling the Garden Route …
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Can you just walk in and book to do a walk with the elephants ?? We are passing through travelling the Garden Route and would dearly love to experience this !"!"
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Yes, I think you can just show up to do the elephant walk but it would be a good idea to call ahead and make sure. They have a breakfast walk and a late afternoon walk. The guides are …
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Yes, I think you can just show up to do the elephant walk but it would be a good idea to call ahead and make sure. They have a breakfast walk and a late afternoon walk. The guides are fantastic (especially Zenzo) and you will learn a lot from them. You can also just go and visit the elephants and feed them treats. It will be a highlight of your trip- well worth the stop! There is a cafe with good breakfast and lunch on site. You can even have a “sleepover” with the elephants in their nicely appointed lodge!!
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Do they still offer rides? This is for human enjoyment and not animal welfare. I wish to avoid if riding is still encouraged. …
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Do they still offer rides? This is for human enjoyment and not animal welfare. I wish to avoid if riding is still encouraged. Pls help. Thanks
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Dear Guest We do not offer elephant-back rides. Please have a look at our website to see the experiences we offer.
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Hello, we will be visiting with our 8 and 5 year old children. We can't decide whether we should do the walk wih the …
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Hello, we will be visiting with our 8 and 5 year old children. We can't decide whether we should do the walk wih the elephants with breakfast or whether the "standard" visit and oppertunity to feed them is enough for the kids? Thank you for any advice.
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The walk with the elephants is one of the most memorable experiences of my time in South Africa. It is awesome to see these gentle giants so close up I wouldn't miss it for …
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The walk with the elephants is one of the most memorable experiences of my time in South Africa. It is awesome to see these gentle giants so close up I wouldn't miss it for anything. It still makes me smile now when I think back to that visit.
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Can you book an elephant walk without being a resident at hotel? online would be helpful if possible. thank you
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Hi Nelly071 Yes you can, you can go on to our website, and click on "book at the elephant lodge' in the top left hand corner. Skip step 1 and click on step 2 (Room Type) - that is …
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Hi Nelly071 Yes you can, you can go on to our website, and click on "book at the elephant lodge' in the top left hand corner. Skip step 1 and click on step 2 (Room Type) - that is where you can choose which activity you would like to book. Kind Regards Knysna Elephant Park Management
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