Animal Adventure
Tour
A Wild Morning, A Vineyard Lunch
Duration
Full Day
Tour Type
Private
Group Size
1–13 guests
Pickup
Hotel
Five Encounters, One Unforgettable Day
If a half day isn’t enough, this full-day adventure stitches together the Garden Route’s best wildlife experiences into one carefully paced itinerary. From sunrise with rescued wild cats to a hands-on goodbye with elephants at dusk, you’ll meet primates, exotic birds and Africa’s most charismatic predators, with a long, leisurely lunch at a working vineyard slotted in between. It’s a big day, but it’s not a rushed one. Every stop has time to breathe, and every interaction is built around the welfare of the animals you’ve come to see.
At a Glance
Duration
Full Day · 09:00 to 18:00
Tour Type
Private — just your group
Group Size
1–13 guests
Pickup Location
Your hotel or guest house in the Garden Route
The Journey:
Every stop is a chapter in the story of the Klein Karoo. Your private guide sets the pace — linger where you wish, explore what interests you most.
1
Morning with the big cats at Jukani
The day starts with a private welcome at Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary, where your guide sets the scene with the rescue stories behind the animals in their care. From there a 1 to 1.5 hour guided walk takes you past the cheetahs, caracals and servals, then the big cats: leopards, tigers and lions, each in a spacious enclosure built around its needs and personality. The cats are observed only, never touched, and the walk ends at the sanctuary’s magnificent white lions. The pace is unhurried, and if a favourite catches your eye you’re welcome to circle back for a second look.
2
An Hour Among the Primates at Monkeyland
Next we cross over to Monkeyland, the world’s largest free-roaming, multi-species primate sanctuary. A ranger leads a one-hour guided safari through the forest on raised walkways, pointing out lemurs, capuchins, gibbons, vervets and squirrel monkeys as they swing, leap and forage in the canopy around you. There are no fences between you and them, just the trees and a quiet sense of being in their world rather than the other way round.
3
A Long Lunch Under the Vines at Bramon
By midday, you’ll have earned your appetite. Lunch is served at Bramon Wine Estate, a vineyard tucked into The Crags, where the menu leans Mediterranean: mezze platters, cheeses, pâtés, tapas and warm homemade bread. A glass of Bramon’s own wine is included, and you’ll eat outdoors among the vines with plenty of time to slow down before the afternoon’s two big stops.
4
Free Flight at Birds of Eden
After lunch we head into Birds of Eden, the world’s largest free-flight aviary, a vast mesh dome stretched over indigenous forest, waterfalls and elevated boardwalks. Hundreds of previously caged birds from every corner of the globe now live here in free flight — turacos, parrots, ibises and dozens more — and the half-hour or so you’ll spend walking through the canopy is one of those genuinely peaceful, only-in-Plett moments.
5
Trunk in Hand at The Crags Elephant Sanctuary
The day ends at The Crags Elephant Sanctuary for the closest, most personal animal encounter of the tour. You’ll touch and feed the elephants, walk trunk-in-hand alongside them, and take part in the brush-down programme as they’re bedded down for the night. It’s a quiet, affectionate way to close out a day full of wildlife, and most guests say it’s the moment they remember longest. We have you back at your accommodation by around 18:00.
Included &: EXCLUDED
What's Included
- Private vehicle and accredited tour guide
- Hotel or guest house pickup and drop-off in the Garden Route
- All entrance fees: Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and The Crags Elephant Sanctuary
- Guided safari at Monkeyland and guided walk at Jukani
- Elephant interaction and brush-down programme at The Crags
- A glass of wine with at Bramon Wine Estate
- Full-day guided commentary from your driver-guide
Excluded
- Lunch at Bramon Wine Estate (mezze, cheeses, pâtés, tapas and homemade bread are for your own account)
- Additional drinks beyond the included glass of wine
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Souvenirs, professional photographs or any optional extras
- Gratuities (appreciated but not expected)
Book Your Tour
R8,730
as solo traveller for an exclusive private tour
- R5 900 pp for 2 pax (this rate guarantees an exclusive, private tour for two)
- R4 950 pp for 3 pax (this rate guarantees an exclusive, private tour for three)
- R4 850 pp for 4 - 7 pax (this rate guarantees an exclusive, private tour for the group)
- R4 150 pp for 8 – 13 pax (this rate guarantees an exclusive, private tour for the group)
- Pricing valid 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2027
Please Note
Rates are subject to change due to fuel increase which is beyond our control and a surcharge fee can apply even after confirmation.
What Guests Say
Frequently Asked
How long is the day, and is the pace manageable?
It’s a full day, running from 7:30 in the morning until roughly 18:00. Each of the five stops is comfortably paced, and the time between them is short enough that you’re never sitting in the vehicle for long. You’ll be on your feet a fair bit, but on flat, easy walkways and boardwalks, not strenuous trails.
What should I wear and bring along?
Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes are recommended, since you’ll be walking outdoors at Jukani, Monkeyland and Birds of Eden. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, a camera and some cash or card for lunch and any souvenirs along the way.
Is lunch included in the price?
The tour rate covers all entrance fees and a glass of wine at Bramon, but the meal itself is for your own account. Bramon’s mezze and tapas menu is well priced for the setting, and the vineyard atmosphere is part of why we stop there.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes, absolutely, and most families love it. The variety of animals keeps younger children engaged across the full day, and the walks are short and flat. The elephant interaction at the end is particularly memorable for kids. Do bear in mind that it is a long day, so very young children may tire toward the late afternoon.
Can I touch the animals, and is the tour ethical?
The big cats at Jukani are observed only, not touched, in keeping with the ethical approach of the sanctuary. At The Crags Elephant Sanctuary, touching, feeding and walking with the elephants is part of the structured programme. Monkeyland and Birds of Eden are hands-off sanctuaries where you simply walk among the animals on raised paths. Every venue on this tour is a recognised sanctuary or conservation centre.
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Trunk In Hand?
From the big cats at Jukani to dusk with the elephants at The Crags, five unforgettable encounters, one carefully paced day. Just say when.
From R4150
per person · 1 to 13 guests · All entrance fees included
Duration
Full Day · 09:00 to 18:00
Tour Type
Private — just your group
Group Size
1–13 guests
Pickup Location
Your hotel or guest house in the Garden Route
Private tour — no shared vehicles or strangers