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Elephant Back Safari in Victoria Falls

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• Hour Glass Duration: 3 Hours
• Map Marker Location: Zimbabwe

Be a little different and go safari on the back of an African elephant through the Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe.

• Ride a fully grown majestic African elephant through the Victoria Falls National Park
• Experience a close-up bond with the biggest land animal on earth
• Enjoy a bush breakfast or sundowner snacks
• Learn about conservation challenges in Victoria Falls

Adult (Ages 12+)

Child (ages 3-11).

After riding your elephant for 45 minutes, you get the opportunity to participate in a close up-interaction to feed, touch, and bond with the gentle giant. You learn about their natural habitat, individuality, character traits, and life stories while encountering abundant wildlife. This is an incredible opportunity to meet the wildlife in Victoria Falls and have a memorable adventure of an elephant ride during your African safari.

Important Information

• Participants must be at least 15 years of age. Those under the age of 18 years must have signed authorisation from a parent or guardian.
• A reasonable level of fitness is essential and guides reserve the right to turn back those whose health conditions might cause issues.
• There will be no refunds for cancellations made the day before or on the same day as the trip. Also, there will be no refunds in the circumstance that the trip is cancelled due to weather.
• Client may cancel due to illness, but a 20% cancellation fee will be applicable and a doctor’s letter will be required.
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You’re taken to a private game reserve, 20 minutes from the town centre, where you’re welcomed with refreshment and a detailed safety talk.

Your next challenge on your African elephant ride is to mount these enormous creatures, which are taught to walk alongside you, and with the help of a wooden platform that is almost level with the elephant, you climb on top and sit in a custom built saddle. You then meet your “Induna” who is the elephant’s handler and driver. Each Induna has spent years forming a close bond with their elephant, learning their character traits and behaviour patterns. Your Induna also serves as your guide to the African bush.

You get to learn about these amazing creatures through touching, hearing, smelling, and seeing them up-close, which is an indescribable experience. Although an elephant is huge you’ll be surprised to learn that they’re extremely silent allowing you to experience the wildlife in a much more natural way.

Finally, you’re shown a short video of your safari experience which you have the opportunity to purchase afterwards. Then a wonderful cooked bush breakfast or snacks are served, depending on the time of day, after which you’re returned to town.

• Chevron down What's Included?
• Experienced and qualified guide
• A bush breakfast served in the morning. Snacks and drinks are served on the sundowner trip
• African elephant back safari ride
• Transfers not included. Transfers are charged $10 per person return.
• $10 Conservation fee to be paid cash on the day.
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• Allow up to 3 hours for this safari
• Your specified pick-up time will be confirmed on your voucher
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• Cameras and videos
• Neutral colour clothes
• Comfortable shoes
• Booking voucher
• Money for videos
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• The minimum age to ride the elephants is 4 years, and need to be accompanied by an adult
• All 18 year olds and below require a legal guardian to sign an indemnity form
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The price quoted is for one person.

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Elephant Back Safari

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Elephant back safaris are an age old tradition offered in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Seize the opportunity to ride royal giants in their natural habitat for an unforgettable African holiday experience.

Each Elephant has formed a close bond with their personal Induna (elephant handler) who live permanently with the Elephants and understand each one’s unique character and traits.

Guests are invited to enjoy a Breakfast or Sundowner Elephant Back Safari and explore the lush African bush atop these majestic creatures. Learn about their life stories, behavior patterns and anatomy from the knowledgeable Indunas who accompany every safari.

After the 45 minute ride, you’re encouraged to participate in a close-up interaction with your elephant feeding, touching and bonding with your gentle giant.

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Elephant Back Safaris

An elephant back safari in Victoria Falls is a once in a lifetime experience, allowing clients to interact with these gentle giants and enjoy an incredible game viewing expedition through the lush African wilderness. Explore the bushveld surrounding Victoria Falls from a unique vantage point, view game extremely close-up, and embark upon a Bucket List worthy experience.

Elephant back safaris in Victoria Falls follow ancient game trails through the Victoria Falls National Park, which teems with wildlife, and skirt the edge of the mighty Zambezi River. Game often encountered along the way include kudu, impala, waterbuck, wildebeest giraffe, zebra, impala, sable, and other wild elephant. Along the banks of, or within the Zambezi River, keep your eyes peeled for hippo, crocodile, and a wide variety of bird species.

Throughout your safari, learn all about the world’s largest land-based animals from an experienced ‘Induna’ or driver – skilled handlers who permanently live with the elephants. Through caring for and interacting with them, the Indunas understand each elephant more than anyone else, especially their unique personalities and traits. Listen to each elephant’s life story, learn about their behaviour patterns, and understand their anatomy.

What to Expect

Following this adventurous excursion, clients are then given the opportunity to interact with the elephants on a more intimate basis – feeding them pellets, watching them eat, stroking them, and learning all about conservation and sustainability efforts in Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe at large. Several tour operators in Victoria Falls offer this incredible activity, both in the form of morning and afternoon trips. The ride itself lasts approximately one hour, while the interaction time in total amounts to 3 hours.

Important to note is that the elephants are only ridden for a maximum of 2 hours each day, and only partake in short training programs based on a reward system. The rest of the time, these majestic animals are free to roam in the wilderness as they please. All tour operators providing this activity place the welfare of these elephants at the forefront, and adhere to an extremely comprehensive code of conduct.

To find out more about elephant back safaris in Victoria Falls, contact Vic Falls Accommodation today!

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Here, guests have an opportunity to learn about the beginning of this vital conservation program, the guides that have journeyed with the elephants that they have cared for, and the stories of the elephants themselves.

The elephant encounter begins with a presentation on the orphanage and how it came to be. Guests will have an opportunity to have a conversation with the very people that care for the elephants each and every day. The guides will give insight into the way the herd interacts, interesting facts about elephants and how they came to be where they are today. Learn about the threats to the African elephant in the region.

After the informative presentations, take a walk alongside these magnificent animals - an opportunity to interact with the elephant on a personal level. Observe their individual behaviour up close while marvelling at their massive sizes, see how they interact with each other, and note the special relationship which the elephants have with their keepers.

At the end of the interaction, you will be offered refreshments and eats at The Wallow, while you cool down enjoying a view of the Masuwe River and beyond.

Elephant Encounter - Our Opinion

The elephant back safari activity used to be very popular, however due to changing attitudes around the world, regarding human/animal interactions, the custodians of these elephant decided to withdraw the rides in favour of an "encounter". Elephants live to around 60 years old and even more in captivity, so the custodians, who rescued these animals in the first place, had to find a way to cover the enormous costs of sustaining these animals, now that the revenue from the rides had gone.

The elephant encounter became the way, and although it might not contain the excitement of sitting on the back of these enormous animals, it does still offer you the opportunity to get up close to these animals, look right into their eyes and get a waft of their pungent odour. You feel bonded to them. You get to learn about them and find out the real story behind this whole conservation initiative. If you at all interested or care about elephants, then we strongly recommend this activity.

Available Elephant Encounter Trips

• Morning trip - Pickup 6:30am/Drop-off 9:30am - Includes tea/coffee/soft drinks and breakfast • Late morning trip - Pickup 9am/Drop-off 12pm - Includes drinks/beer/wine/tea/coffee and hot and cold snacks • Afternoon trip - Pickup 3:30pm/Drop-off 6:30pm - Includes drinks/beer/wine/tea/coffee and hot and cold canapés

All Trips Include

• Return transportation from all major lodges and hotels to the activity. • Refreshments and eats.

• Age Restriction - 5 years min. All children 18 years and below require a legal guardian to sign an indemnity form.

What To Bring

• Wide-brimmed sun hat • Comfortable walking shoes • Sunscreen • Binoculars • Camera • Booking voucher • Insect repellent • Conservation Fee of US$10 per person

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Only 15 minutes from Victoria Falls is the Zambezi National Park, a 57,000-hectare unfenced National Park, home to elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and several species of plains game including kudu, impala, and bushbuck. The Zambezi River marks its northern border, beyond which lies Zambia. Our morning Victoria Falls Safari experience includes a light breakfast and drinks, the afternoon experience includes drinks and snacks, and the evening experience includes a 2-course dinner.

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Game Walks: A Unique Victoria Falls Safari Experience

$104 time: 2 hours pickup included expert guides age: 15+ pax: 2 min free cancellation 24hrs prior to your adventure price match guarantee this active and interactive way to view game allows you to interact with nature in a way that game drives don’t. examine and follow animal tracks, see creatures up close, and appreciate the amazing flora that covers the land. being on foot lets you into a world so few get to see, hear, touch, and smell – your guide will help you meet africa’s flora and fauna up close and personal. book now night drives: discover nocturnal wildlife on a victoria falls safari, us$125 including dinner time: 3 hours pickup included expert guides age: 4+ pax: 2 min free cancellation 24hrs prior to your adventure price match guarantee this is your chance to encounter some of the nocturnal creatures of the zambezi national park. our special red game spotlights let you see the game without scaring or agitating them. after the drive, you can choose to have dinner at jafuta reserve. book now game drives: cover more ground on your victoria falls safari, $74 time: 3 hours pickup included expert guides age: 4+ pax: 2 min free cancellation 24hrs prior to your adventure price match guarantee a game drive lets you cover more ground in the comfort of one of our specially modified game vehicles. you’ll have ample opportunity to see and photograph game as we drive through the zambezi national park. your guide will stop to point out birds, flora, fauna, and animal tracks. we’ll also get out of the vehicles to enjoy some snacks and have a drink by the zambezi river. book now /* widget: unlimited grid */ #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 { display:grid; grid-auto-rows: 1fr; } .ue-btn { text-decoration:none; text-align:center; transition:0.3s; } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 .ue-overlay-link { display:block; position:absolute; top:0px; bottom:0px; right:0px; left:0px; } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 .ue-item { position:relative; display:flex; overflow:hidden; background-size:cover; } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 .ue-item-overlay { position:absolute; top:0; right:0; left:0; bottom:0; transition:0.3s; } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 .ue-item-bg { position:absolute; top:0; right:0; left:0; bottom:0; transition:0.3s; background-size:cover; } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 .ue-graphic-element { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; line-height:1em; overflow:hidden; } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 .ue-graphic-element svg { height:1em; width:1em; } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 .ue-graphic-element img { display:block; } .ue-item-title { font-size:21px; } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 .ue-item-content { position:relative; width:100%; } @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 { grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr); } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 .ue-item { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; } } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52_item1 .ue-item-bg { background-image:url(https://www.shearwatervictoriafalls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/game-drive-3-scaled-1-768x576.jpg); } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52_item2 .ue-item-bg { background-image:url(https://www.shearwatervictoriafalls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/game-drive-6-scaled-1-768x576.jpg); } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52_item3 .ue-item-bg { background-image:url(https://www.shearwatervictoriafalls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/night-game-drive-2-scaled-1-768x576.jpg); } #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52 #uc_unlimited_grid_elementor_ea2fc52_item4 .ue-item-bg { background-image:url(https://www.shearwatervictoriafalls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/night-game-drive-dinner-10-scaled-1-768x576.jpg); } additional information.

We offer morning (6am pick-up) and afternoon (2:30pm pick-up) game walks and game drives. Our evening game drive, with dinner at the Jafuta, picks up at 3:35pm. In total the walks and drive last between 3 and 3.5 hours.

For the morning walks and drives guests enjoy a breakfast of muffins, fruit, yogurt and eggs, tea, coffee and water. For the afternoon game drives and walks, you’ll be served snacks, beers, soft drinks and water. After the evening game drive, a two course a la carte dinner is served, with a cash bar at the restaurant. We include a fleece poncho to keep you warm in the winter and/or early mornings.

*Park fees not included

Our guides train for four years to become professional guides and become qualified to lead walking safaris. All guides are licenced to carry a firearm and do so on the walking trips. They also carry a first aid kit and a radio to communicate with Shearwater HQ.

Wear neutral colours – no bright colours – and comfortable walking shoes. The mornings and evenings can be chilly so bring something warm. Wearing long pants is advised as you will be walking through the bush.

A camera and binoculars, warm clothing and, if it’s the rainy season, a rain jacket.

Any valuables and food.

For your safety there will be a maximum of 6 guests on a game walk and 10 guests on a game drive. Both experiences require a minimum of 2 guests to take place.

For a game drive, all guests must be over 4 years old and there are no fitness restrictions. For the game walk, all guests must be over 13 years old. There’s no upper age limit, but you must be fit enough to walk through the bush, in the heat, for several hours.

We can’t guarantee sightings, but we often see elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo and several species of plains game. While less common, we’ve seen lions and leopards. Guides will also talk about the flora, fauna and bird life of the Zambezi National Park.

Shearwater has public liability insurance of $2m USD, underwritten by Lloyds of London in place for all activities.

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At Shearwater Victoria Falls we understand that plans can change, and we strive to be as accommodating as possible. However, to ensure that all participants have the best experience, we have implemented the following cancellation policy:

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• If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us at least 24 hours before the scheduled activity. Cancellations made 24 hours or more in advance will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule at no additional cost.

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• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled activity time will be subject to a 50% refund. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, so we offer the option to reschedule your activity, subject to availability and a rescheduling fee of 5% of the activity.
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• In certain cases, such as emergencies or extreme weather conditions, exceptions to this policy may be made at the discretion of our management team. Please contact us as soon as possible if such circumstances arise.

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Zambezi Elephant Safari Victoria Falls

Zambezi elephant safari Victoria Falls offers a unique opportunity to meet and interact with Africa’s giants.

Your chance to see them in their natural habitat and learn about these incredible animals..

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SUMMER  Morning : 07h00 Mid morning : 11h30 Afternoon : 16h00

Availability : all year round Minimum number: 4 guests Time duration: 2.5 hours Ages : from 7 years upwards

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Upon arrival, tea, coffee and cordial is served – after which the guide will give a short introductory talk including safety aspects. The guests will then be introduced to the Elephants and their Handlers.

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Elephant back safari is a unique safari where guests get to ride tamed wild elephants and view the game close from the back of an elephant. Rides start at Zambezi  camp near Thorntree lodge approximately 10km from Livingstone the proceed to Mosi-Oa-Tunya National park offering guests game views of the Zambezi River and the wildlife.

Takes place within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the banks of the Zambezi River located approximately 10 km from Livingstone.

Zambezi Elephant Trails has established Zambia’s first “Elephant Camp” offering a once in a lifetime insight into these gentle giants.

Six african elephants, Madinda, Marula, Mashumbi, Lewa, Danny and Bop offer guests a chance to meet, touch and learn about elephants and to understand their willingness to act under instruction.

The training techniques used by Zambezi Elephant Trails are based on the “perform and reward “ method as opposed to the controversial “discipline and submission” technique commonly associated with Asian elephants.

Tour Information

On mounting the Elephants, the Safari begins. The trails lead through riverine bush and shallow parts of the Zambezi River onto the islands. Halfway through the ride, guests will dismount and interact with the Elephants on the ground.

During interaction, the guide will give an informative talk on the African Elephant and its relationship with man.

Each Elephant is under the charge of a Handler – the Guide carries a first aid kit and handheld radio.

The Safari ends with a full English Breakfast or good choice of snacks (depending which safari is booked) after which guests may view a video of their personal Elephant experience. Videos are available for purchase and will be delivered to guests’ hotels that evening or the following morning (depending on which Safari is booked).

Age Restrictions

Minimum age is 10 years; guardians of minors (under 18) will be required to sign an indemnity form on behalf of the minors.  A Guardian must accompany children under the age of 16 throughout the trip.  No child rate.

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A Walk Among Giants: Elephant Encounter Victoria Falls

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Walk with Giants Elephant Encounter – US$135.00 per person

Activity Description

One of the most incredible wildlife experiences available in Victoria Falls. Seeing elephants on a game drive is amazing. Meeting them as individuals, watching their interactions and witnessing their behavior in such an intimate way is truly indescribable.

These rescued elephants have been in the care of their keepers for most of their lives. Previously they helped earn their keep and spread awareness through elephant back safaris. However, with changing attitudes towards human animal interactions around the world, their human herd members opted to move away from the riding, and rather offer the Walk with Giants Elephant Encounter. A unique fundraising and awareness opportunity where you don’t just see elephants, but actually meet them.

Operated on a private game reserve this special elephant herd spend their days foraging naturally and living a pretty normal elephant life, under the supervision of their human herd members. Your activity starts under the cool thatching of an open air Boma overlooking the elephant’s favorite watering hole.  Meet the guys that have dedicated their lives to the care and wellbeing of some pretty incredible animals.

After a conservation talk and safety instructions head out into the bush on foot to meet these gentle giants and experience them in their natural environment. Under the constant supervision of their human herd members, witness firsthand the special bond shared between them.

Listen to their intimate stories of the animals that they work with and the conservation message these elephants help to spread. Acting as ambassadors not only to their species, but ecosystems as a whole. 

Walk with Giants Activity Requirements

Age Limit : 5 years and older, Note* Parents/Guardians of children under 16 must be present and available to sign indemnity forms Minimum Height : No minimum height Maximum Height : No maximum height Fitness Level : No Fitness Requirement. Maximum Weight : No Maximum Weight. Experience Level : No Experience Requirement.

Additional Information

Duration : The whole excursion from time of pickup to drop off at your hotel is approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. Seasonal Activity : The Walk with Giants is not a seasonal activity and is done throughout the year. What to wear : Clients are advised to wear comfortable clothing items. Secure footwear such as hiking or running shoes are a must.

What to bring: Clients are advised to bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, sun hat, camera and binoculars.

How safe is the Walk with Giants Elephant Encounter?

Like any activity involving animals there is always an element of risk. However there has never been an accident in the time this activity has been running. A big reason for this is that the encounter is all about experiencing these animals in their natural environment, in a completely observation only way.

Besides this, you will always be under the care and guidance of expert staff who have spent many years with the Elephants. Their ability to read behavior and understand moods is uncanny and will always ensure that your safety is at the forefront of the experience.

What is the difference between a Walk with Giants Elephant Encounter and an Elephant Back Safari?

Obviously the major difference between the two activities is that one sees you walking alongside these incredible animals, unobtrusively observing them in their natural habitat. The other sees you on the back of these great animals observing the world from an elephants eye view.

Given the global movement and attitude change towards animal interactions, each of these activities offers very different experiences. The Walk with Giants Elephant Encounter has embraced the growing movement to have more of an observation approach to animal interactions whilst the rides continue to bring people and animals into close proximity.

Whilst both have their merits, the choice of which experience to have will be entirely based on the individual’s preference. We are big supporters of having experiences with animals that are as natural as possible.

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• Transfers from your lodge/hotel.
• Early morning:  Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks & breakfast Mid morning:  Soft Drinks, Local beer, wine, water, coffee, tea and a selection of hot & cold snacks. Afternoon:  Soft Drinks, Local beer, wine, water, coffee, tea and a selection of hot & cold canapés.

Excluded:  Conservation levy which is currently US$10pp.

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