The best place to ride
an elephant is in Africa. It was previously thought that
African elephants could not be ridden, but thanks to some patient
training, a number of elephants on a ranch just outside the Victoria
Falls will take people out on a walk in the bush. An elephant-back
safari is not just a ride on the largest animal in Africa, it's
an unforgettable experience. You interact with the elephants
as well as enjoy a ride through the wilderness.
The trip starts with an educational and safety talk, after which
you are introduced to the elephants and their ‘Ndunas’,
or handlers. Getting onto the elephant involves climbing an elephant-height
frame and hopping on behind the handler.
The elephants amble through the bush for around two hours and it’s
a great way to see other wildlife through the eyes of an elephant
and to view the elephant’s behaviour at very close quarters.
Each elephant's handler has a wealth of knowledge about these
magnificent mammals from their own first-hand experience. A
qualified guide also accompanies your safari on foot.
After the ride there is more interaction time with the elephants
and you'll have the opportunity to touch their tails or eyelashes.
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