点评:If you are looking for a meaningful, ethical wildlife experience in Victoria Falls, the Wild Horizons Elephant Encounter is worth every single penny.
From the moment we were picked up, everything was seamless. When you arrive, you start with an educational briefing. I really appreciated this because the guides share the history of the sanctuary and the individual rescue stories of the elephants. It is incredibly heartwarming to hear how dedicated they are to conservation and how much the herd's well-being comes first.
Meeting the elephants at ground level is an experience I will never forget. Standing next to these magnificent, gentle giants and looking into their eyes is deeply moving. We were able to watch them interact, forage, and touch them gently under the close supervision of their incredible keepers. Speaking of the keepers—they are the absolute stars of the show. Their deep bond, love, and respect for the elephants are obvious, and their knowledge is amazing. Richard and his team answered every question with a smile and made everyone feel completely safe and comfortable. The grand finale came when we got to feed the elephants! It was by far one of the most magical experiences of my life.
The adventure ended with a yummy breakfast, good conversation and viewing of a video and montage put together to remember this incredible morning.
It is peaceful, respectful, and incredibly well-run. I cannot recommend this enough!
Tip for travelers: Wear closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on uneven, dusty ground, and bring a camera—the keepers are wonderful at helping you capture some amazing photos!
翻译:如果您想在维多利亚瀑布体验一次意义非凡且符合伦理道德的野生动物之旅,那么“野性地平线大象邂逅之旅”绝对物超所值。
从接我们上车的那一刻起,一切都进行得非常顺利。抵达后,首先会进行一次科普讲解。我非常喜欢这个环节,因为导游会分享保护区的历史以及每头大象的救援故事。听到他们对保护工作如此投入,以及他们始终把象群的福祉放在首位,真的令人无比感动。
与大象近距离接触的经历我永生难忘。站在这些威风凛凛、性情温和的巨兽身边,凝视着它们的眼睛,那种感觉深深地触动了我。在饲养员的悉心照料下,我们得以观察它们互动、觅食,并轻轻地抚摸它们。说到饲养员——他们绝对是这场体验的明星。他们对大象的深厚感情、爱护和尊重显而易见,他们的知识也令人叹为观止。理查德和他的团队面带微笑地回答了每一个问题,让每个人都感到安全舒适。最精彩的环节莫过于喂大象了!这绝对是我人生中最奇妙的体验之一。
旅程以美味的早餐、愉快的交谈以及观看一段精心制作的视频和集锦完美收官,这段视频和集锦记录了这难忘的上午。
这里宁静祥和,充满敬意,管理得井井有条。我强烈推荐!
给旅行者的小贴士:建议穿着适合在崎岖不平、尘土飞扬的地面上行走的包头鞋,并带上相机——饲养员们非常乐意帮助你拍出精彩的照片!