Up close and personal elephant experiences is what this safari company is all about. Starting with the concept that conservation through education is imperative and holds the key to on-going healthy environmental conservation and management. Wild Horizons, the parent company, has been running elephant back safaris for 16 years and has become one of the premier companies of its kind. Whether you partake in an elephant-back safari or elephant interaction the result is the same: an unforgettable encounter with the largest living land animal. Family Travel Tips: Elephant-back safaris depart twice daily from the Welcome Center in Sun City. The minimum age is 5. Tours are roughly 3 hours and take place in the Letsatsing Reserve. Elephant interactions, offered daily at 12.30 pm, are ideal for families with younger children and those on a budget.