Nat Hab's Elephant Conservation Camp Extension

Via shared charter flight, arrive at Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy in the heart of Kenya’s northern frontier. Backdropped by the dramatic ridges of the Mathews Range, this community-owned and managed land is home to the Samburu people, semi-nomadic pastoralists who have raised livestock here for centuries while coexisting in harmony with the region’s striking wildlife. Namunyak is one of Kenya’s most pristine wilderness areas, serving as a critical refuge for many wildlife species, with important northern populations of reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, leopard, African wild dog, impala lion, greater kudu and many different birds. The conservancy is particularly important for elephants as they move seasonally between the Mathews Range and the Ngare Ndare Forest near Mount Kenya, a route they have used for decades. Our base for exploring the conservancy is a welcoming safari camp set amid the dramatic landscapes of northern Kenya, where warm hospitality, comfort and a close connection to the surrounding wilderness enhance our experience.

Located adjacent to our camp, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is the world’s first such enterprise owned by Indigenous community members. The project was designed to rescue and release orphaned and abandoned elephant calves while creating much-needed benefits for the local Samburu people who live alongside them—inspiring them to recognize the intrinsic value of nature and protecting local wildlife for its benefit to their own well-being through the positive impact of sustainable ecotourism.

During our visit to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, we'll be accompanied by an expert Samburu keeper who introduces us to the herd and shares insights into the sanctuary's important conservation work. We'll observe the evening feeding and learn how Reteti rescues, rehabilitates and ultimately releases orphaned elephants back into the wild. To prepare the elephants for their eventual return to nature, only their dedicated keepers are permitted to interact with them physically, minimizing human contact. We’ll also take game drives and guided bush walks on the Namunyak Conservancy to look for roaming elephants and other wildlife, interspersed with peaceful interludes at camp. The entire experience offers a soulful connection to northern Kenya’s people, animals and landscapes—one that will certainly ignite your own passion for conservation.

After breakfast this morning, board our shared charter flight to Nairobi’s domestic airport and transfer to a nearby hotel where day rooms await. Rest, relax and refresh before transferring to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport later this evening for departing flights.