If you are looking for a life-changing opportunity to visit African elephants whilst contributing towards vital conservation efforts, this is the rewarding experience you’ve been searching for. Our trip to Tsavo East in southeastern Kenya offers the privilege of learning about these magnificent mammals whilst staying in a private and traditional tented safari camp.
Tsavo East, the largest and oldest protected park in Kenya, stretches over 22,000 km2 and is home to an abundance of wildlife, including rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, hippo and crocodile to name a few. Here at this historic national park, you’ll spend time at the Sheldrick Wildlife Conservation Trust, the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation programme in the world. In countries across the continent, the forest and savanna elephant population is declining due to habitat loss and poaching. That’s why the Sheldrick Wildlife Conservation Trust’s work in Tsavo East is so vital.
"You will have plenty of opportunities to observe the young elephants being fed by their keepers before heading out on game drives, taking guided walks or relaxing back at camp."
Successful programmes at the camp include raising and then rehabilitating orphan elephants and saving elephant habitats whilst preventing poaching and developing community outreach to improve the livelihoods of local Kenyans. The knowledgeable wildlife team at the camp will provide insights into the lives of the orphans, explaining their behaviours and regaling you with amazing facts about these extraordinary mammals. Hear wonderful stories about herds of former orphans returning to the stockade from the wild and spending time with the current herd. You will have plenty of opportunities to observe the young elephants being fed by their keepers before heading out on game drives, taking guided walks or relaxing back at camp.
For the duration of your stay, you will have the exclusive use of Ithumba Hill, Galdessa or Ithumba Camp. These tented accommodations have been created to preserve the integrity of the natural environment whilst providing rustic yet elegant spaces for guests to retreat to overnight. These fully-staffed properties with a resident chef allow you and your party to focus on immersing yourselves in the beautiful surroundings. Highlights include panoramic views of Ithumba’s stunning landscapes, special access to the Trust’s Elephant Reintegration Unit, and a pool terrace to soak up the sunshine.
One of the finest examples of responsible tourism, spending time in the presence of these magnificent animals is a truly humbling experience. Experience the work of Sheldrick firsthand, a Trust at the forefront of elephant conservation and protection globally, whilst staying in the heart of this world-renowned Kenyan park.
