Knysna Elephant Park offers extraordinary elephant encounters in a controlled, free-range environment, allowing guests to closely interact with elephants in their natural habitats. Established in 1994, Knysna Elephant Park was the first facility in South Africa to provide a home and care for orphaned African elephants. With a strong commitment to conservation, the park has raised and cared for over forty elephants, including relocated animals, orphaned calves, and elephants rescued from culls.

Depending on their personalities, bonds with other animals, and welfare needs, some elephants have become part of the resident herd, while others have been relocated to other reserves and facilities in the Western and Eastern Cape. Currently, the park is home to a domesticated matriarchal herd of five elephants. Knysna Elephant Park also offers various experiences, including sundowners, elephant nature lodge stays, film and photoshoot opportunities, volunteer packages, engagements, weddings with elephants, and a restaurant and curio shop.

Visit Knysna Elephant Park for an unforgettable encounter with these magnificent creatures