Knysna Elephant Park’s extended elephant-experience offering includes accommodation. With the natural beauty of the Park in the heart of the Garden Route, it makes for the perfect stayover. And what a privilege it is to witness the elephants waking up in the morning, or settling down into their nighttime routine ….

Have you slept close to an elephant lately?

The Elephant Lodge affords you the unique experience of sharing the elephants’ accommodation with them. Knysna Elephant Park’s orphaned elephants end their day by heading to their world-class boma for the night - here they enjoy some rest and pampering, with a bed of soft sawdust and a mountain of branches to keep them busy munching!

The Lodge comprises six rooms which have been built within the boma. All rooms have been luxuriously decorated with a distinct elephant theme throughout. The unique Elephant Lounge forms the central relaxation area overlooking the elephants’ sleeping quarters. Here you are able to relax and watch the elephants enjoying their evening meal. You will be privy to their every sound and movement, and after a night or more in the Elephant Lodge, you’ll also be able to answer the question - do elephants lie down when they are sleeping...

Where else in the world can you experience this?

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