Activities · Bayete Zulu
Elephant Encounter at Bayete Zulu
Observe two gentle elephants at close quarters. Orphaned and hand-reared, they now range freely across a private wildlife reserve of over 2,500 hectares.
The encounter
Calm, close and well managed
While little can match the thrill of seeing wild elephants in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, this is a chance to observe wildlife at close quarters. The two elephants come up to the viewing area each morning for a welcome snack.
From there you watch them in a calm, well-managed setting and enjoy superb interpretation of the species: enlightening, and a clear reflection of the care given to these two magnificent animals.
Ethical tourism
Why we endorse this programme
Leopard Walk Lodge screens all activities and only supports ethical tourism. We are pleased to endorse this elephant programme, on a private wildlife reserve where the elephants roam freely.
Good to know
Planning your visit
Daily at 11:00
The elephants come to the viewing area each morning.
Let us arrange it
Contact us and we will help you book it during your stay.
Combine it
Pair it with a game drive to see wild elephants too.
Stay close to the elephants
Glass-walled suites on a private sand forest reserve near Hluhluwe. See our rooms and suites.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the elephant encounter?
At Bayete Zulu, a private wildlife reserve of over 2,500 hectares, about 40 minutes' drive from the lodge.
Is the elephant encounter ethical?
Leopard Walk Lodge screens all activities and only supports ethical tourism. The two elephants were orphaned and hand-reared and now range freely across the reserve.
Can you book it for us?
Yes. Contact us and we will arrange it during your stay.
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