Are there elephants at Victoria Falls?

The Elephant Camp in Victoria Falls offers elephant encounters... ... giving you a chance for a close encounter with one of Africa's most iconic species.



Yes, Victoria Falls is one of the best places in the world to see African elephants in 2026. The falls are located within the Victoria Falls National Park (Zimbabwe) and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (Zambia), both of which are part of a massive unfenced elephant corridor. It is quite common to see elephants crossing the Zambezi River just above the falls or wandering near the roads leading to local hotels. For a more structured experience in 2026, the Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary nearby offers "Walks with Giants," where you can interact with rescued elephants. Because of the 2025–2026 conservation efforts, the local population is thriving, but travelers are reminded that these are wild animals; it is not uncommon for "elephant traffic jams" to delay tourists headed to the airport in the early morning or late evening.

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The Boiling Pot is frequently surrounded by wildlife that have been swept over the falls, such as hippos, and elephants.

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The Game Park - Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard and White Rhino (the Big Five) can be seen in the park as well as herds of Eland, Sable Antelope, Zebra, Giraffe, Waterbuck and Kudu amongst other smaller species. The Zambezi River is known for its Bream and Tiger Fishing.

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The Elephant Encounter affords guests the opportunity to unobtrusively observe some of the biggest personalities in Africa, in a pristine wilderness environment overflowing with raw natural beauty. Guests spend time and connect with elephants in the most positive and natural way possible.

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Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Devil's Pool is adjacent to the famous Livingstone Island situated on the edge of the Victoria Falls. Guests can choose to enjoy an exhilarating swim to the edge of the falls during their Livingstone Island visit.

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Victoria Falls is situated on the mighty Zambezi River, which is home to a great number of river hippopotamus.

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While you explore the paths around Victoria Falls, you'll be able to spot many birds (look out for Hornbills, Fork-tailed drongos, African paradise flycatchers, and Goliath herons) and some mammals in the lush forest, such as Chacma baboons, Vervet monkeys, Banded mongooses and if you're lucky, warthog and elusive ...

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In comparison, Victoria Falls is the world's largest sheet of falling water and is almost double the height of Niagara Falls and half a kilometer wider. In the wet season, the spray from Victoria Falls can rise 400m above the falls and can be seen from up to 48km away.

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Elephants may be known for their size and strength, but tourists who ride on their backs can still do great harm, as this photo shared by a wildlife rescue group in Thailand shows.

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Here are some of the best ethical elephant sanctuaries that you must visit
  • Samui Elephant Sanctuary, Thailand.
  • Elephant Valley Project Mondulkiri, Cambodia.
  • Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, Thailand.
  • Elephant Nature Park, Thailand (World Elephant Day)
  • MandaLao Elephant Conservation, Laos.
  • Wildlife SOS, India (World Elephant Day)


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