From Nairobi’s famed David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to the wide open landscapes of Tsavo and Samburu, this tour blends traditional safari adventure with behind-the-scenes insight into Kenya’s elephant guardianship efforts. Ideal for travelers seeking meaningful, ethical experiences alongside unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Kenya is home to over 30,000 elephants, with a growing population thanks to decades of dedicated conservation work. This tour begins in Nairobi, where the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust leads the world in the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants. You’ll then head into the wild—first to Tsavo, one of Kenya’s largest and least developed parks known for its red-dust-covered elephants, and then north to Samburu, where unique dryland ecosystems support rare elephant populations and close-knit conservation efforts by Indigenous Samburu communities.
Each destination on this route offers a unique perspective: from intimate encounters with rescued calves to vast wilderness landscapes where elephant herds roam freely, protected by rangers and supported by local people.
🐘 Private Visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (Nairobi)
Get a close look at the rescue, care, and reintegration of orphaned elephants. Observe feeding sessions and hear personal stories of each calf’s journey back to the wild.
🌍 Community-Led Conservation in Samburu
Meet members of the Samburu community working on human-elephant conflict resolution, education programs, and anti-poaching patrols. Learn how Indigenous knowledge is used in elephant protection.
🚙 Game Drives in Tsavo East & West National Parks
Explore vast landscapes of acacia woodland, lava fields, and riverbanks as you track some of Africa’s largest elephant herds, often tinted red by the region’s iron-rich dust.
🔍 Insight into Anti-Poaching Strategies
Understand how park authorities and NGOs collaborate on surveillance, tracking, and law enforcement. Optional sessions with rangers and patrol teams provide context to ongoing efforts.
📸 Wildlife Viewing & Photography Opportunities
Elephants, lions, gerenuk, oryx, zebras, and hundreds of bird species make this a dream setting for photographers. Samburu’s arid beauty and Tsavo’s dramatic skies are visual highlights.
🐘 Lodging at Sustainable Safari Camps
Stay in a mix of comfortable eco-lodges and tented bush camps with low environmental impact and strong community involvement. Expect scenic locations, solar power, and locally sourced meals.
🎓 Interactive Conservation Workshops
Participate in informal educational talks covering elephant behavior, conservation science, and the future of elephant populations in East Africa.
🌿 Elephants in Their Natural Ecosystems
Experience elephants roaming freely in different habitats—from Samburu’s dry scrubland to Tsavo’s open plains—each with distinct behavior patterns and seasonal movements.
🚫 No Captive Animal Attractions
This tour supports only ethical, wild, or rehabilitative encounters—no elephant riding, bathing, or shows.
