The sanctuary of gentle giants
Elephant Sanctuary
I am not one to often visit the various reserves and wild life centres that have sprouted up near popular holiday destinations. We have always preferred spotting wildlife in their more ‘natural’ habitat, for example, the Kruger National Park, and tend to be sceptical of the more ‘canned’ setups.
But with young boys, and a holiday in Knysna and Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, we received an invitation to visit the Elephant Sanctuary at The Crags, in Plettenberg Bay. On arrival it is evident that this is not your average commercial venture. As I waited to book in, I overheard the receptionist gently answer a telephonic enquiry that elephant riding is not the emphasis of the sanctuary, but rather Continued
Article by: The Team @ SA-Venues
