Elephant Conservation Safari to Kenya
Support elephant charities - Conservation focused - unique experiences
This unique and meaningful safari to Kenya puts elephant conservation at its heart.
Spend three nights at Elephant Watch Camp, founded by the Douglas-Hamilton family and deeply connected to Save the Elephants. With expert guides, you’ll gain rare insight into elephant behaviour and family dynamics.
Visit Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Africa’s first community-run orphanage, where rescued calves are lovingly rehabilitated.
Our final stop is to Ithumba Hills Camp, a remote Sheldrick Wildlife Trust outpost, where you can witness older orphans returning to the wild—watching their milk feeds, mud baths, and interactions with wild herds.
By joining this trip, you’re not only experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime adventure but travelling with purpose as you’re directly supporting some of the continent’s most respected elephant conservation projects.
Dates: 30th January – 6th February 2027
Price: £9850.00 per person
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Accommodation
Elephant Watch Camp
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
Ithumba Camp
Highlights
Gain Insight in Samburu – Get a deep understanding of elephant behaviour with expert guides trained by the Save the Elephants team.
Visit Reteti Sanctuary – Meet the dedicated team rescuing and raising orphaned elephant calves at Africa’s first community-owned sanctuary.
Experience Rewilding at Ithumba – Witness older orphans rewilding themselves in Tsavo East and interacting with wild elephants.
Support Real Conservation – Be part of the solution by directly contributing to some of Africa’s most respected elephant conservation organisations.
Leave Changed – Come away with a profound appreciation for the complex lives, intelligence, and social bonds of elephants.
Prices & Inclusions
- Price: £9850 per person based on twin share
Includes:
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals
- Soft drinks
- House wines, beers and spirits with meals and gamedrives
- Airport transfers
- Private flights throughout
- All transfers as required throughout the itinerary
- All activities as per the itinerary
Excludes:
- International flights
- Gratuities
- Premium drinks
- Shopping or spa treatments.
Size of Group
6 guests plus host
Day to Day Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL INTO NAIROBI
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your host and a representative from Cheli & Peacock.
With VIP meet-and-greet service, you’ll be assisted through immigration and customs.
Tonight, you’ll stay at Tamarind Tree Hotel, a comfortable and stylish base conveniently located between Nairobi National Park and Wilson Airport. Settle in, relax by the pool, or enjoy a drink at the bar before dinner. This evening is yours to rest and recover from your journey, ready to begin your conservation safari in the morning.
Overnight: Tamarind Tree Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Included: Airport meet & greet, VIP assistance, private transfer to hotel, accommodation
DAY 2 & 3: ELEPHANT WATCH CAMP
Spend the next two days immersed in the world of Samburu’s elephants. The camp’s guides, trained by the renowned Save the Elephants team, offer unrivalled insight into the complex social structures, behaviours, and challenges these animals face.
Each day includes:
Game drives focused on locating individual elephants being monitored by researchers
Possible visit to the Save the Elephants research centre
Bush breakfasts or lunches in scenic spots
Cultural interactions with the Samburu community
This is your chance to observe elephants through a conservationist’s lens—deepening your understanding of their family dynamics, emotional lives, and the threats to their survival.
Overnight: Elephant Watch Camp (Full Board)
Included: All guided activities, conservancy fees, game drives
DAY 3: VISITING RETETI & ONWARD TO ITHUMBA
This morning, take to the skies again on your private charter flight to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Africa’s first community-owned and operated elephant orphanage.
You’ll enjoy a private visit with the sanctuary team, learning about their rescue work, daily routines, and how calves are rehabilitated for a return to the wild.
After lunch, you’ll fly on to Tsavo East National Park, where your driver will transfer you by 4×4 to Ithumba Camp, your base for the next three nights. Nestled deep in the wild north of Tsavo, the camp is operated by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and provides unique access to their rewilding programme.
Overnight: Ithumba Camp (Full Board)
Included: Charter flights, Reteti visit, sanctuary and park fees, road transfer to Ithumba
DAY 5 & 6 : ITHUMBA CAMP
Over the next two days, you’ll experience the final stages of elephant rehabilitation. The orphans here are older and more independent, some already mingling with wild herds.
Enjoy close (but ethical) encounters during:
Morning milk feed and mud bath sessions
Optional afternoon visits to the stockades
Guided walks or game drives exploring Tsavo East’s vast landscapes
Potential sightings of wild elephants returning to greet their adopted kin
This is one of the most authentic ways to witness elephants in their natural environment, without crowds, in a truly wild setting.
Overnight: Ithumba Camp (Full Board)
Included: Guided activities, park and entry fees, conservation contributions
DAY 7: RETURN TO NAIROBI & HOME
After a final breakfast in camp and farewells to the elephants, you’ll transfer by road to the local airstrip for your scenic flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and assisted by the Cheli & Peacock team before continuing with your onward travel or international departure.
Included: Road transfer, private flight, VIP departure assistance