Day notes
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to Tamarind Tree Hotel, where you will enjoy a restful night after your journey. The following morning, you will have a relaxed breakfast before heading to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery at 11:00 AM to observe the young elephant orphans as they feed and play. Afterward, you will enjoy lunch at one of Nairobi’s charming restaurants. In the afternoon, you will stop by a supplies store to shop for essential food and drinks needed for your stay at Umani Springs and Ithumba Hill Camp. The evening will be spent at leisure, with dinner and an overnight stay at Tamarind Tree Hotel.
Private Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] to Tamarind Tree Hotel
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Private Transfer
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Stay at Tamarind Tree Hotel
Day notes
The next morning, after an early breakfast, the journey to Umani Springs begins. Upon arrival, you will check in to your accommodation and prepare for an immersive elephant experience. Throughout your three-night stay, you will enjoy three special daily visits with the orphans: the 6:00 AM stockade visit, where you will see the elephants eagerly awaiting their morning feeding; the 11:00 AM mud bath session, where the orphans delight in splashing and rolling in the water; and the 5:00 PM stockade visit, a peaceful moment as the elephants return from their day in the forest. The lush surroundings of Umani Springs offer a perfect retreat, allowing you to unwind, take nature walks, and observe the orphans in their relaxed environment.
Private Guided Trip from Tamarind Tree Hotel to Umani Springs Camp
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Private Guided Trip
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Umani Springs Camp
Stay at Umani Springs Camp
Day notes
After three unforgettable nights at Umani Springs, the journey continues to Ithumba, a vital reintegration unit in Tsavo East. The drive to Ithumba is a scenic one, leading into a remote, untamed wilderness where older orphans take their final steps toward a life in the wild. You will spend three nights at Ithumba Hill Camp, experiencing the three daily elephant interactions—watching the orphans at the stockade in the early morning, joining them at the midday mud bath, and witnessing their evening return to the stockade. These moments provide deep insights into elephant behavior, social structures, and the importance of conservation
Private Guided Trip from Umani Springs Camp to Ithumba Hill Camp
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Private Guided Trip
Umani Springs Camp
Ithumba Hill Camp
Stay at Ithumba Hill Camp
Day notes
On the final day, after a hearty breakfast at Ithumba Hill Camp, you will begin your drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, an optional day-use room at an airport hotel will be available at extra cost for freshening up and repacking before your transfer to the airport for your departure flight home.
Check-out from Ithumba Hill Camp
Private Guided Trip from Ithumba Hill Camp to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
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Private Guided Trip
Ithumba Hill Camp
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
