Elephant Back Safaris In South Africa

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