Elephant Wonderland
8 Days
Nairobi | Samburu National Reserve | ReteTi Elephant Sanctuary
Enormous, intelligent, gentle, and full of personality, elephants have a special place in many travelers’ hearts. Visit Kenya’s most famous elephant habitats and enjoy a close encounter with these magnificent creatures at the celebrated Sheldrick Orphanage.
Transport - Road and Air
Day 1
NAIROBI
Arrive in Nairobi, where you will begin and end your safari.
Recently named the world’s best city to visit in 2024 by Lonely Planet, Nairobi is Kenya’s bustling, dynamic, cosmopolitan capital.
Jump right into the enchanting world of elephants with a side serving of CUTE! Spend a day visiting the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, located in Nairobi National Park.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. It offers a wonderful opportunity to get up close to these incredible creatures and to learn more about their conservation and behavior from the keepers who care for them.
Activities Include
Visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - Nairobi Elephant Orphanage.
Days 2-4
SAMBURU
NAIROBI - SAMBURU 1.5 (AIR) AND 2H (ROAD)
Travel away from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi and venture to the gateway of northern Kenya. Lush greenery will give way to an arid, less forgiving landscape. A landscape of stark contrasts and staggering views.
The reserve is a haven for elephants (many of which are known by name due to a long-running study). Watch these gentle giants meander along well warn paths as they cool off and drink in the Ewaso Nyiro River.
There are close to a thousand elephants in Samburu National Reserve and the surrounding conservancies. You can often see large herds, and it's one of the few places where you can observe these magnificent creatures up close in their natural habitat.
Enjoys camps where elephants are your bedfellows - ok not literally, but close enough!
Activities Include
Unparalleled elephant and wildlife viewing; morning and evening bush drives; scenic sundowners.
RETETI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY
DAYS 5-8
SAMBURU NR - RETETI 4.5H (ROAD)
Travel even further into the northern wilderness to the remote Mathews Range to visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. A landscape of stark contrasts and staggering views as far as the eye can see.
A community-owned sanctuary, a first for Africa. The Reteti Sanctuary rescues orphaned and abandoned elephant calves to reintegrate them into the adjacent wild herds.
You will be paired with a keeper all of whom are recruited from within the indigenous Samburu community, who have been living alongside wildlife for thousands of years. You will be taught about the care, rehabilitation, and release of elephant calves and their ongoing anti-poaching initiatives.
Activities Include
Observe the daily feeding program of the different herds. Be paired with a keeper and learn about their work.
Prices start at $295 per day, per person (for 2 people or more)
INCLUSIVE OF
Airport transfers
Entrance fees to National Parks, National Reserves, and Community/Private Conservancies
Expert driver guide for entire trip
Fully equipped 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
Supplemental medical emergency insurance (evacuation cover)
Exclusive of accommodation, flights to and from Kenya and any internal flights.
Accommodation comes in a wide range of options depending on location. We source the best and have options to suit most budgets. Prices and options will be available to you upon request.
Add-ons are optional activities offered at an extra cost.