limited edition - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

LIMITED EDITION
A first of its kind all-inclusive 8-night safari to Kenya for 2 people, offering exclusively
intimate access to the DSWT’s famous Orphans’ Project and Field Programs whilst
introducing you to the incredible people that make the Trust’s work possible.
GIVE THIS BEAUTIFUL SAFARI TO A LOVED ONE FOR CHRISTMAS
In Support of the DSWT
PRICE: US$20,000 for 2 Pax
All proceeds go to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Orphans’ Project
THIS INTIMATE SAFARI INCLUDES:
TRAVEL: All scheduled travel and transfers within Kenya by private 4x4
vehicles including a chartered flight from Tsavo back to Nairobi. (International
flights are not included)
ACCOMMODATION & PARK FEES: Full-board accommodation at
Hemingways Nairobi, Umani Springs, Ithumba Camp and Saa Nane House,
including a day-room at Hemingways on your final day back in Nairobi. All
conservation and Park fees are included as is full catering throughout your stay.
PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to small alterations by the DSWT.
Dates are subject to availability and bookings are dependent on the availability
of the properties for your chosen dates.
The itinerary is flexible in regards to international travel plans. Dates can be
booked on payment of the safari or after payment with prior knowledge that
preferred dates cannot be guaranteed.
To enquire further about this opportunity and dates available please send an email to
info@sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
or call +254 (0) 733 891 996
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is inviting
you on a once in a lifetime safari with
exclusive access to the Elephant Orphans
of the Nairobi Nursery, our Saving Habitats
initiative in the Kibwezi Forest, and the
Orphan’s Rehabititation Units in Tsavo East,
whilst hosting you at the Trust’s renowned
private properties - Umani Springs, Ithumba
Camp and the Trust’s field HQ Saa Nane
House.
During this unique safari you will be expertly
guided by the Trust’s Field Managers and
introduced to the remarkable elephant
orphans whilst seeing firsthand the DSWT’s
field projects and how they are fighting to
save wild lives today and securing threatened
habitats for the future.
This incredible safari has been created as
a perfect Christmas gift for yourself and a
loved one, whilst allowing you to actively
support the ongoing work of the David
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
DAY 1 - 2
THE NAIROBI NURSERY
During your stay in Nairobi at Hemingways, a beautiful hotel in
Karen, you will have VIP access to the Nairobi Nursery outside
of public visiting hours including an intimate experience with
the elephant orphans whilst they are out browsing within the
forests of Nairobi National Park, as well as encountering the
DSWT’s resident orphaned black rhinos.
Your time at the Nursery will also allow you to meet some of
the famous faces of the Nursery Keepers and the DSWT team.
This special visit will then be followed by evening sundowners
with Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick on the veranda of her home
at the Nairobi Nursery within Nairobi National Park.
DAY 3 - 4
UMANI SPRINGS - KIBWEZI FOREST
Leaving Nairobi you will be transferred by road 3½ hours further
south to the remarkable Kibwezi Forest, Kenya’s last remaining
groundwater forest and one of the DSWT’s protected habitats.
Here you will discover the forest and its surrounding wilderness
from your exclusive home-away-from home at the DSWT’s private
Umani Springs eco-property, which offers tranquility in stylish
comfort.
During this leg of your safari you will be hosted and guided by the
DSWT’s Field Manager whilst having the opportunity to visit the
Chyulu Hills National Park and joining one of the DSWT’s field
teams out on patrol within the forest.
DAY 5 - 6
ITHUMBA CAMP - NORTHERN AREA OF TSAVO EAST
After the delights of the Kibwezi Forest you will be driven 2 hours
by road to the remote wilderness of Tsavo East’s Northern Area to
Ithumba Camp. Ithumba is a simple but beautiful property that
you can enjoy exclusively, ably guided by our team.
This rustic yet stylish camp is based at the foot of Ithumba Hill,
commanding views across the Yatta Plateau offering a truly wild
experience. Sleeping under canvas in comfortable safari-style tents
you can shower under the stars and immerse yourself in the sounds
of nature, whilst being wined and dined in style.
Ithumba is where one of the DSWT’s two orphan relocation units
are based in Tsavo, and where you will have the opportunity to
meet and enjoy the Ithumba orphans, their keepers and even their
wild elephant friends.
DAY 7 - 8
SAA NANE HOUSE –
PEREGRINE CONSERVATION AREA, DSWT FIELD HQ
TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
Driving through the Tsavo Conservation Area you will arrive
at the DSWT’s Saa Nane House situated on the stunning Athi
River. This house was built in memory of David Sheldrick and
is set within a beautiful 3000-acre private conservancy where
the DSWT Field HQ is located bordering Tsavo East National
Park with commanding views of the Athi river.
Here you will be exposed to many of the DSWT’s field
operations and have a chance to meet more of the team, whilst
also having the opportunity to visit the DSWT’s Voi Relocation
Unit spending time with the Voi elephant orphans and their
Keepers.
GIVE THIS BEAUTIFUL SAFARI TO A LOVED ONE FOR CHRISTMAS
In Support of the DSWT
PRICE: US$20,000 for 2
All profits go to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Orphans’ Project
THIS INTIMATE SAFARI INCLUDES:
TRAVEL: All scheduled travel and transfers within Kenya by private 4x4 vehicles including a one-way
domestic chartered flight from Tsavo to Nairobi. (International flights are not included)
ACCOMMODATION & PARK FEES: Full-board accommodation at Hemingways Nairobi, Umani
Springs, Ithumba Camp and Saa Nane House, including a day-room at Hemingways on your final day
in Nairobi. You will be guided throughout your safari by one of the Trust’s experience Field Managers,
and all conservation and Park fees are included as is full catering throughout your stay.
PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to small alterations by the DSWT. Dates are subject to
availability and bookings are dependent on the availability of the properties for your chosen dates. The
itinerary is flexible in regards to international travel plans. Dates can be booked on payment of the safari
or after payment with prior knowledge that preferred dates cannot be guaranteed.
To enquire further about this opportunity and dates available please send an email to
info@sheldrickwildlifetrust.org or call +254 (0) 733 891 996