Elephant Encounter at the Wild Horizons Sanctuary

About the Adventure

A close, walking-alongside encounter with a herd of rescued African elephants at the Wild Horizons sanctuary. Rather than rides, the experience centres on learning: an educational presentation about each elephant's history and the sanctuary's work, followed by a guided walk among the herd where you observe their behaviour and bond up close. Importantly, the sanctuary moved away from elephant-back rides to walking encounters in step with evolving global attitudes to human–animal interaction. Fees fund the lifelong care of elephants that can live 60+ years — a meaningful, conservation-minded experience and an excellent one for families.

Pricing

Plus a per-person conservation fee. Return transfers and refreshments included.

Good to Know

• Schedule: Three daily slots — early morning (6:30–9:30, includes breakfast), late morning (9:00–12:00), and afternoon (15:30–18:30). Snacks and drinks (including beer/wine on later slots) are provided.
• Age policy: Minimum 5 years; under-18s need a guardian to sign the indemnity.
• What to bring: Wide-brimmed hat, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and camera.
• Ethics: A genuinely sanctuary-led, no-riding model — a comfortable choice for travellers who care about animal welfare.

Good to Pair With

• A gentle, meaningful counterpoint to an adrenaline day; pairs well with the Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
• Great for families travelling on our multi-day Victoria Falls packages