Kimburi Tours & Travel

Wild Roaming Elephant Encounter & Safari Excursion

Full Day Tours

Interact with the gentle giants of Africa, this tour offers a truly unique experience where elephants roam freely in their natural environment, choosing to approach a brunch area where you can meet them. Guests have the remarkable opportunity to feed these gentle giants a healthy snack and listen to their incredible stories and journeys from knowledgeable guides. This setting ensures the elephants’ welfare and respects their natural behaviours, providing a memorable and responsible encounter that is both safe and educational.

After the elephant brunch, the adventure continues with a visit to a renowned Big 5 game reserve located within the historic royal hunting grounds of King Shaka at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Here, you’ll embark on a safari through diverse landscapes, keeping an eye out for lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. The thrill of spotting any of the Big 5 in their natural habitat—whether it’s a herd on the move or a dramatic predator sighting—makes for an unforgettable day immersed in the wild heart of South Africa.

Where Do We Go?

Northern KwaZulu-Natal

Northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is a region renowned for its spectacular natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The landscape unfolds in rolling hills blanketed with dense bushveld and acacia trees, stretching as far as the eye can see. Rivers meander through the valleys, creating pockets of lush greenery that attract wildlife, while open grasslands provide sweeping vistas and ideal vantage points for spotting animals. The region is marked by its ancient, untouched wilderness, where the morning mist lifts to reveal golden savannahs bathed in warm African sunlight, and the air is alive with the calls of birds and the distant movement of majestic herds. The scenery is both dramatic and serene, offering a stunning mosaic of habitats that reflect the wild beauty of South Africa’s heartland.

Along the way we will visit Zamimpilo Community Market, which is sustainable tourism at its best. It’s an impressive market of more than 100 stalls, and it’s run with creative efficiency to provide a seamless experience where you can access hand-made African arts and crafts. It’s an ideal souvenir stop and an opportunity to support local communities. You can taste seasonal fruit and vegetable, and hear first-hand stories of how the art is created.

  • Yes, I want to meet a wild elephant where I can interact and feed it, while knowing the elephants still roam free in the KZN wilderness
  • Yes, I want to visit a Big 5 Game Reserve
  • Yes, I like Wildlife, Nature and Conservation
  • Yes, I’m interested in Birding
  • Yes, I’m interested in Photography
  • Yes, I’m interested in Local Arts and Crafts with Community Participation
  • Yes, I’d like to see or purchase Handmade African Souvenirs and support Sustainable Tourism
  • Pick up and drop off within the Durban metro area
  • Entrance fees
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Local snacks
  • Lunch
  • Fully attending experienced tour guide
  • 12 hours
“I did the Durban tour, big 5 safari, the elephant interaction and quad biking experiences. Shanil was the best, so knowledgeable and the nicest person ever! His knowledge and passion for his work is truly amazing. I had the pleasure of meeting Sipiwi on the elephant interaction experience, he was the most interesting I have ever met in my life, he was really sweet and knowledgeable also. I would highly recommend using Kimburi tours, thank you to the team for giving some of the best days of my life.”

What You Need To Know?

When Can We Leave?

We look forward to our pre-planning chat, so we can build in your preferences and requirements into your itinerary.