Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary Travel Guide: Top Sights in

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Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Educational & Science; Zimbabwe; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary, located near Victoria Falls, focuses on the rehabilitation and conservation of orphaned and domesticated elephants in Zimbabwe. Established in 1992, the sanctuary initially provided a home for elephants displaced by Zimbabwe's culling operations. It has since expanded, offering a safe haven for elephants in need of rescue due to human-wildlife conflict or captivity. The sanctuary emphasizes ethical management practices, utilizing positive reinforcement and focusing on the ultimate goal of reintroducing elephants to the wild. Through guest interactions and volunteer opportunities, the sanctuary also plays a significant role in wildlife education and awareness, working alongside local communities to support conservation efforts.

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Reviews of Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary

John F

1
Reviewed: 2025-02-19

Don’t. It’s not a sanctuary it’s a large zoo for poor Performing intelligent animals that get beat with sticks to behave. I Made a serious mistake going here. I regret I gave them my money to Continue such practices. Don’t encourage this and don’t assist this circus mentality I beg you. Adopt an elephant somewhere and help for real. 💚
Chris Cruickshank

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-04

This was an experience like no other! Highly recommended, 7 elephants visited us and we were able to feed them and be right next to them and even stroke them. Food, drink and service was great, but the elephants were there star attraction
Jon Marks

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-19

A great xperince spending time up close and personal with the elephant herd within the Park..the keepers provided a wealth of information and answered alll our questions. Not to be missed if in Victoria Falls.
Neil Brown

4
Reviewed: 2024-03-13

A wonderful experience to meet, walk with, touch and feed elephants in their natural surroundings. These gentle giants know the routine and will happily pose for photos and allow you to get very close. The guides keep them calm and explain a lot about the programme, the elephants and the environment. Pretty soon the elephants know the treats are coming and you have the opportunity to feed them by either throwing the food in their mouths or letting them take it from your hand with their trunks. It's a warming and beautiful experience, but a little pricey.
Louise A Fuyane

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-17

This was for sure one of the best encounters I ever dreamed of ever! 🐘 were beautiful and I was just shocked how close we were able to get , I cried while watching the elephants, walking with them , feeding them and taking pics ! Big creatures and the softest ears 🫶🏽