Sheldrick's Elephant Orphange - Nairobi, Kenya

While in Nairobi for the Tsavo hike, I made a pilgrimage to the orphanage to see my elephant foster son, Kimana. There are special visiting hours set up for foster parents, which is an additional incentive to foster. Here is another reason to adopt an elephant: Ithumba Camp in Tsavo East National Park. Operated by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and close to where the older orphans are transferred after the Nairobi nursery, the camp is open only to private groups of no more than six foster parents of the trust's elephants. I think it would make a fantastic add‐on to any Kenya‐based safari, such as the Tsavo walk. A combination of the two is perfect for anyone who is passionate about elephants. MTT can arrange stays at Ithumba Camp.

To foster the ever growing number of baby elephants,
go to www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

27-05-2009