Camp Jabulani Elephant Back Safaris - Elephant Back Safaris South Africa

Camp Jabulani Accommodation:

Each of the six luxury suites are remote and private. With every creature comfort met, the suites offer the optimum environment in which to relax and recharge. Massive wooden sliding doors present interiors which are a pure translation of style, comfort, elegance and appreciation of the environment.

Camp Jabulani offers pure cotton sheets, massive bath-tubs, an outdoor glass-enclosed shower, a fire-place with a separate lounge area, and a private plunge pool complement each of the rooms. Suites are also equipped with a mini-bar, safe, hairdryer and electric blanket. Comfort is ensured by the 24 hour temperature control and overhead ceiling fan.

A dedicated butler completes the experience by personally responding to the needs of the guest. During the day the “walls” of the suites are rolled away to bring the bush just that bit closer. In the evenings, cozy lighting, a blazing fire and a welcoming bed draw to a perfect close another day in Africa.

Camp Jabulani - Dining

Camp Jabulani offers lavish champagne breakfasts, traditional bush dinners with superb South African fare, formal dinners with crystal and silver, riverbed culinary adventures, delicate tea settings, and many other temptations for your taste buds. Every meal is an occasion and bush cuisine at its best. The chef at Camp Jabulani is happy to prepare dishes to suit any special dietary needs.

Daily Activities

Elephant Back Safaris. You will not find a daily itinerary on this site. This is because we structure your days at Camp Jabulani based on your preference. We will liaise with you in terms of your options, and will tailor your experience with us accordingly. We aim to provide as much variety as possible to give you a well rounded and memorable experience. We try to remove the concept of time from your days spent with us.

Activities on offer include:

Elephant back safaris

Personal interaction with 12 trained African elephants, including morning and afternoon elephant back safaris through Kapama Private Game Reserve. Nothing quite tops the first introduction to the Camp Jabulani elephants! Their sheer size and presence is humbling. Paul bridges the gap between man and giant with an informative introduction and orientation into the personalities of the elephants – providing useful information that will no doubt both entertain and educate.

and luxurious accommodation and an unforgettable wildlife experience. Elephant back safaris are but one of the offerings at Camp Jabulani, home to the Big Five and a myriad of other animals and plants, the reserve offers unequalled opportunities to experience the tranquillity of the bush. The reserve incorporates the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, which is widely known for its contribution to the conservation of wildlife.

Everything at Camp Jabulani Elephant back safaris is in harmony with today’s tastes and requirements. An elegant combination of luxury, refinement and attention to detail guarantees a five-star experience. The staff at Camp Jabulani offers personalised service to ensure that the African experience is enjoyed to the full.

So if it's luxurious Elephant back safaris you are looking for then you have come to the right place. Camp Jabulani offers the only night safari on elephant back in the world!

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And so begins the elephant safari. Each particpant is partnered with an elephant based on temperament. Guests mount their elephant via a specially constructed ramp.

Atop their mighty spines, guests soon become lulled by the step by step amble – the gentle “side to side” rocking motion. Moving in single file (with Jabulani in the lead), silence reigns. A silence with no words – but with beautiful harmonious communication of the bush and its inhabitants.

Share in the ultimate African experience. View tree tops, birds nests, and giraffes almost face to face. Sail high above the bush veld and feel part of the environment, instead of being just a passive observer. On elephant back, one is truly an integral part of the experience.

Afternoon safaris are conducted just before the sun sets – the elephants ultimately converge on the romantic setting of lanterns, a white linen table adorned with a selection of beverages, crystal glasses, fresh flowers and delectable canapés specially prepared by the chef.

It is not hard to feel that “Life is good” as a sundowner sees the end of another day at Camp Jabulani, and allows for quiet reflection of the effect that a walk with elephants has instilled on even the most hardened soul.

Camp Jabulani offers the only night safari on elephant back Safari in the world! Under the stars amidst the night sounds and dwellers, each guest is able to create their own experience as the sole proprietors of potent battery-powered spotlights. They may choose between swaying through the inky dark; finding millions of glittering eyes in the surrounding bush; or observing the planetarium-like splendor of the milky-way above.

One thing is certain – one cannot help but be changed forever after sharing an experience with the Camp Jabulani elephants and a Elephant Back Safari.

Elephants of Camp Jabulani - Elephant Back Safaris

Relaxation Pure and Simple

A perfect complement to the elephant experience is a treatment or massage in the spa.

No spa experience quite touches the one enjoyed in the African bush. As one surrenders the body to the soothing treatments on offer, the elements of the bush take over. Hearing sounds as if magnified through vapour, or feeling the warm breeze weave its African magic.

FITNESS FACILITY:

An open-aired fitness area provides the perfect backdrop for any workout. A variety of weights, a treadmill and an exercise mat provide the necessary equipment for those who are exercise-inclined. A steamroom / sauna completes the experience.

A trip to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

Camp Jabulani guests are treated to a visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (about a 30 minute drive via open safari vehicle). Founded by Lente Roode, the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre has established itself as one of the leading private research and breeding facilities for endangered species in the country.

Visitors are able to witness feeding sessions of various rare African vultures, to touch cheetahs (providing a rare photographic opportunity) and to witness the projects undertaken by the centre’s veterinary staff who operate an animal hospital where injured or abandoned animals are cared for and eventually released back into the wild.

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Clay pigeon shooting is a thrilling experience, demanding calm concentration, a keen eye and quick reactions. Perfect your aim and time your shots and soon you will be notching up your 'kills'. Of course these are not real birds and no one gets hurt, making it a great sport for all - young and old, men and women alike.

Clients spending more than three nights at Camp Jabulani are able to indulge in this challenging and invigorating activity.

Elephant tracking

Elephants are renowned for their ability to follow a scent and are the only creatures who are able to maintain this sense through water. They are therefore often used in tracking - particularly of poachers. Guests spending more than three nights at Camp Jabulani are able to experience this extraordinary skill first hand. Guests on elephant back are split into two groups. The first departs from the camp with guides on foot. The second group depart a short while later. The elephants are given the scent of one of the members of Group 1. They then begin to track that scent .... Somapane is our very best! Test her skills first hand. This is a thrilling experience and guaranteed to amaze.

Hot air balloon flights over the African wilderness.

Experience the magic of lighter-than-air flight over the private reserve. Meet before sunrise and enjoy a piping-hot coffee while you watch your eight-storey balloon being inflated and prepared for flight.

After a safety briefing, become airborne in time to witness the sunrise. A change in altitude in search of a favourable wind which enables a gentle drift over the landscape. Whilst game viewing cannot be guaranteed, on most flights giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, nyala, impala, bushbuck, waterbuck, duiker and warthog are seen. Rhino, buffalo, elephant and lion are more difficult to find, but there is always a good chance.