
Come join us, as we embark on an intimate Gentle Giants journey in Kenya and follow the “re-wilding” of elephants (orphaned by human-wildlife conflict, poaching and natural disasters) from their (early age), baby-years at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust nursery in Nairobi, to their adolescent years and the stockades of Tsavo East.
This is a 13 days safari dedicated exclusively to encounters with the gentle giants of Africa’s wildlife areas.
Elephants are intelligent, socially complex and utterly absorbing to watch. This thrilling safari combines Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the endless rugged beauty of Tsavo East National Park.
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Safaris
- Game Drives
Quotation Includes
- Airport transfers in Nairobi on arrival / departures,
- All accommodation & transport as per itinerary,
- All meals and all game activities as indicated,
- 2 nights on bed & breakfast at the Nairobi Hotel
- 3 nights on full board at Sheldrick’s Wildlife Trust Ithumba Camp
- 2 nights on full board at Umani Springs
- 2 Nights at Tsavo East National Park Sentrim Camp or Similar
- 2 nights on full board at Amboseli Oltukai Lodge
- All park entry fee as per itinerary
- All park entry fee for driver and vehicle
- Game drives in 4×4 vehicles.
- Mineral water during game drives
- 3 meals per day at Ithumba Camp and Umani Springs
- Services of a Chef cook at Ithumba Camp and Umani Springs
- 3 visits to the orphaned Elephants at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi
- Emergency Evacuation insurance
- A selection of alcoholics & non-alcoholic beverages during your stay at Ithumba & Umani Springs
- AMREF flying doctor service within Kenya only
Quotation Excludes
- Visa fee, additional entrance fees,
- Gratuities,
- Comprehensive travel insurance,
- Drinks,
- Laundry unless specified,
- Purchases of personal nature,
- Telephone calls,
- Additional activities and medical precautions
Fostering an Elephant
The Orphan’s Project exists through donations from individuals and organisations, particularly support provided via the Trust’s Fostering Programme.The Fostering Program, in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service, supports an elephant nursery in Nairobi National Park that was overseen by Late Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick who is credited with developing a complex milk formulary, as well as an in-depth understanding of husbandry. The Late Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick who passed away in April 2018 at the age of 93. In 1977, Daphne founded the Trust in memory of her husband David, founding warden of one of Africa’s largest parks, Tsavo East National Park in Kenya. It has become a pioneering elephant rescue and rehabilitation program, over time expanding its reach to protect the Black Rhino and other endangered species.
You can foster a baby elephant for yourself or as a gift at a cost of $50 per year. Select ‘your elephant’ online and receive monthly updates and drawings.
What you Need to Know
- All elephant adoption fees go directly to the care and feeding of the calf.
- Elephants available for adoption are listed on the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust website, along with their name, detailed biography and place of origin.
- Sponsors regularly receive photos and updates by e-mail, and are considered lifelong members of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust family.
Click here for more information on fostering. https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans
Safari Itinerary
Please Note:
Luggage restriction of 15 kilograms per person in soft bags only for local flying-in option. Prices and accommodation is strictly subject to availability at the time of booking.