Save the Elephant is an exclusive safari developed in cooperation with the association “Save the Elephants of Africa” and is carried out by Sunworld Safaris. A great opportunity for godparents/ sponsors to visit the project you are supporting and have unique experiences with the “grey giants”. A maximum of 6 people can participate in this trip.
Brief Itinerary - Save the Elephant
| Day | Place | Highlights | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi arrival | Arrival & transfer to your Hotel | Tamarind Hotel |
| 2 | Nairobi | Elephant Visit | Tamarind Hotel |
| 3 - 5 | Tsavo East | Elephant Visit | Ithumba Camp |
| 6 - 7 | Lumo Wildlife Conservancy | Unlimited game drives | Soroi Cheetah Tented Camp |
| 8 - 9 | Amboseli National Park | Unlimited game drives | Ol Tukai Lodge |
| 10 | Departure | N/A | N/A |
Travel Dates
From 03rd to 12th March 2026 (Selling – 06 spaces available)
From 03rd to 12th October 2026 (Selling – 05 spaces available)
$ Pricing
Price based on a minimum of 6 participants in one 4 x 4 vehicle:
- Price per person sharing in a double room/tent: USD. 5,950.00
- Single room supplement 1 without Ithumba Camp: USD. 690.00
- Single room supplement 2 with Ithumba Camp: USD. 920.00
- Single supplement – For Ithumba Camp – only limited number of single rooms possible (2 single rooms possible)
Travel Dates
From 06th to 15th October 2025 (Selling – 02 spaces available)
From 06th to 15th November 2025 (Selling – 06 spaces available)
$ Pricing
Price based on a minimum of 6 participants in one 4 x 4 vehicle:
- Price per person sharing in a double room/tent: USD. 6,395.00
- Single room supplement 1 without Ithumba Camp: USD. 520.00
- Single room supplement 2 with Ithumba Camp: USD. 720.00
- Single supplement – For Ithumba and Leopards Lair – only limited number of single rooms possible (2 single rooms possible)
Other Information - Save the Elephant
- All park entrance fees as per itinerary
- All park entrance fees for driver and vehicle as per itinerary
- English-speaking driver/guide (German language skills are available upon request)
- Transportation in a safari-equipped 4×4 Vehicle
- Unlimited game drives as indicated in the itinerary
- 02 Nights accommodation on bed and breakfast at the Tamarind Tree Hotel
- 03 Nights accommodation on full board at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust‘s Ithumba Camp, including selected beverages
- 02 Nights accommodation on full board at the Soroi Cheetah Tented Camp
- 02 nights accommodation on full board at Ol Tukai Lodge
- Arrival airport transfer and departure airport transfer on the same day as end of safari
- Visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust‘s Elephant Orphanage during public hours from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Day 02
- Visit to Nairobi National Park including a packed lunch on Day 02
- 01 afternoon visit to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust‘s Voi Reintegration Centre on Day 07
- Cook at Ithumba Camp (3 meals each)
- Drinking water in the vehicle during game drives
- Evacuation insurance
- International flights to Nairobi and back
- Kenya ETA entry fee (USD 35)
- Drinks at the lodges (except Ithumba Camp)
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
- Telephone
- Laundry service
- Dinner on Day 01, 02 and 10
- Lunch on day 01
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Key
| BB | Bed & Breakfast |
| Half Board: | 2 Meals per day (Breakfast / Dinner) |
| Full Board: | 3 Meals per day (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Eco-status: | Indicates the Environmentally friendly/ sustainable approach of the hotel |
| Eco-friendly status: | Bronze: | Silver: | Gold: |
Detailed Itinerary - Save the Elephant
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi can occur anytime during the day. Your personal guide will warmly welcome you at the airport and will then transfer you to your hotel. At the hotel, you can recover from your flight and prepare for the upcoming safari adventure. Overnight at the Tamarind Tree Hotel.
Accommodation
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Hotel Type: International Town Hotel
Location
Rooms
- Air conditioned
- Wi-Fi
- TV
Facilities/Amenities
- Gym and the swimming pool.
- Wi-Fi hot spots.
- Restaurant & Bar
- Laundry Services
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2
Nairobi – Visit to Sheldrick Wildlife
After breakfast, you will be picked up from the Tamarind Tree Hotel at approximately 10:00 a.m. and driven to Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage. Between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., you will have the opportunity to meet the elephant orphans and their caregivers and receive a wealth of information about the elephants and the project. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Afterwards, you’ll visit Nairobi National Park for an extended game drive. Kenya’s oldest national park is located just outside Nairobi. It was founded in 1946 and is approximately 10 km from the city center.
From some spots in the park, you not only have fantastic views of the grazing animals, but also of the Nairobi skyline in the background. This combination is unparalleled anywhere in the world.
Also visit the memorials, where, for example, the world’s largest ivory burning took place. In addition to rhinos, this sanctuary is home to more than 80 species of mammals (giraffes, buffalo, Thomson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, warthog, lions, cheetahs, and occasionally leopards). Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. In the late afternoon, you will leave the park, and before your driver takes you back to the hotel, you will stop at a supermarket to stock up on additional provisions (sweets or beverages, etc, if you have special requests that are not included). Afterwards, transfer to the hotel, where you can reflect on the day’s experiences. Overnight at the Tamarind Tree Hotel.
Accommodation
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Hotel Type: International Town Hotel
Location
Rooms
- Air conditioned
- Wi-Fi
- TV
Facilities/Amenities
- Gym and the swimming pool.
- Wi-Fi hot spots.
- Restaurant & Bar
- Laundry Services
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3
Nairobi – Tsavo East (Ithumba Camp) 6 hours’ drive
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and continue to Tsavo East, to Daphne Sheldrick’s Ithumba Camp. You’ll arrive at the camp in the early afternoon for a late lunch. After a hearty meal, settle into your comfortable accommodation and recover from the journey. At 5:00 PM, you’ll visit the stockades and the night pens. This will give you your first encounter with the migrating elephants. Perhaps your sponsored elephant will be there too. In the evening, the camp cook will have prepared a delicious and fortifying meal. Overnight at Ithumba Camp. (B, L, D)
Accommodation
Ithumba Camp
Hotel Type: Luxury Lodge
Location
This beautiful luxury camp is built on a hill and incorporates high standards of construction and decor.
Rooms
All rooms have their own secluded location on Ithumba Hill, each with an en-suite bathroom area, exposed to the African Sky, as well as generously raised balcony with sun/star lounges and plenty of space to relax and unwind.
Facilities/Amenities
- 4 ensuite bathrooms
- Large lounge and dining area
- Swimming pool
- Solar power electricity
- Power outlets available throughout the camp
- Hot water throughout the year (however during the cloudy months of July & August, the lack of solar can reduce availability)
- WiFi – only in the reception area
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4 - 5
Tsavo East (Ithumba Camp)
Two exciting and adventurous days await you. The group will visit the release station as often as possible. You’ll travel to the release stations early in the morning, around 5:45 a.m. This is when you’ll feed the elephants together with their keepers. After two intensive hours, you’ll return to camp. You’ll fortify yourself with a leisurely breakfast before heading to the mud pit at around 10:30 a.m., where up to 100 young elephants gather. Some return again and again, even years after their release back into the wild. This is where unforgettable memories are made.
You’ll return for lunch around 1:00 PM. The afternoon is free for relaxation. At 5:30 PM, your last visit to the elephants of the day will take place. The elephants will slowly return from the wild to their enclosures. The evening rituals will then follow, and you’ll return to camp for dinner. Listen to the sounds of nature under the endless starry sky and enjoy a cool drink by the campfire. Overnight at Ithumba Camp (B, L, D)
Accommodation
Ithumba Camp
Hotel Type: Luxury Lodge
Location
This beautiful luxury camp is built on a hill and incorporates high standards of construction and decor.
Rooms
All rooms have their own secluded location on Ithumba Hill, each with an en-suite bathroom area, exposed to the African Sky, as well as generously raised balcony with sun/star lounges and plenty of space to relax and unwind.
Facilities/Amenities
- 4 ensuite bathrooms
- Large lounge and dining area
- Swimming pool
- Solar power electricity
- Power outlets available throughout the camp
- Hot water throughout the year (however during the cloudy months of July & August, the lack of solar can reduce availability)
- WiFi – only in the reception area
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6
Tsavo East - Lumo Conservancy (approx. 4.5 hours drive)
Return to the elephants in the morning. Say goodbye to this special place. After breakfast, you’ll drive to the Lumo Conservancy. This private sanctuary is home to large wild elephant herds, which are particularly protected here. The sanctuary lies between Tsavo West and Tsavo East and provides a migration corridor for the elephants between the parks. This sanctuary has over 4,000 resident members, all of whom benefit from tourism
and therefore have a keen interest in animal conservation. It’s a beautiful example of the peaceful coexistence of humans and animals. Besides the elephants, there are plenty of other animals to see here. Dinner and overnight at the Cheetah Tented Camp. (B, L, D) Other options available here include night game drives, use of the photo hide, cultural interactions, and visits to schools around the region.
Accommodation
Soroi Cheetah Tented Camp
Camp Type: Standard
Location
Rooms
- 2 Family Tents
- 6 Standard Tents
Facilities/Amenities
- 8 Tents with En-suite bathrooms.
- Main areas consist of a large lounge, dining area and fireplace.
- KPLC electricity.
- Wi-Fi – only in the reception area.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7
Lumo Conservancy– Visit to Daphne Sheldrick's Voi Release Station
On this day, you’ll enjoy an extended game drive in the Lumo Conservancy. The conservancy has only three accommodations and, accordingly, few visitors. Here, you’ll be away from mass tourism and can observe the wildlife undisturbed. The accommodation offers stunning views of the entire conservancy, which will delight you. Short hikes are also possible here. In the afternoon, you’ll travel to Tsavo East in Voi, to another reintroduction station for Daphne Sheldrick’s elephant orphans. All meals and overnight stay at the Cheetah Tented Camp. (B, L, D)
Accommodation
Soroi Cheetah Tented Camp
Camp Type: Standard
Location
Rooms
- 2 Family Tents
- 6 Standard Tents
Facilities/Amenities
- 8 Tents with En-suite bathrooms.
- Main areas consist of a large lounge, dining area and fireplace.
- KPLC electricity.
- Wi-Fi – only in the reception area.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8
Lumo Conservancy – Amboseli National Park (approx. 4.5 hours)
In the morning, you’ll embark on another game drive in Lumo. You’ll slowly bid farewell to this private reserve and head north again to Amboseli National Park. You’ll arrive at your accommodation for a late lunch. Amboseli National Park is best known for its large herds of elephants. Who hasn’t seen the images of these walking gray giants in the shadow of the majestic Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain? A picturesque backdrop that offers spectacular wildlife. Thanks to Kilimanjaro’s meltwater, it’s a very green park with many small watering holes. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, hippos, and many other animals.
An adventurous day on safari comes to an end. After dinner, round off the day with a cool drink by the campfire or in the bar, gazing at the endless starry sky. Dinner and overnight stay at Ol Tukai Lodge (B, L, D)
Accommodation
Emara Ole Sereni
Hotel Type: Lodge
Location
Ol Tukai Lodge shares in the rich cultural history of Amboseli involving The Maasai Community, The Colonial Government and The Early European explorers. The culmination of all these defines our hospitality offering of authentic African Safari experience and culture.
The lodge opened its doors in 1996, on the original setup for the film crew who shot Snow at Kilimanjaro in 1948 starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward and Ava Gardner – an adaptation of The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories, a compendium of short stories authored by Ernest Hemingway that was published in 1961.
Rooms
Facilities/Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Pool Bar & Elephant Bar
- Lounge
- Restaurant and out-door dining area
- Gym/Sauna
- Gift Shop
- Expansive grounds to host weddings and events
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 9
Amboseli National Park
Experience an unforgettable day in Amboseli National Park – a true highlight for elephant lovers! Plan your game drives flexibly within the park’s opening hours – you and your group decide when and how long you want to be out and about. The large elephant herds and the rare “Big Tuskers” are particularly impressive. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter the legendary Big Tusker Craig, who frequently wanders through the park. If you wish, enjoy your lunch as a picnic in the heart of nature – perhaps with a view of bathing elephants in the swamps, or return to your accommodation for lunch. A short climb to Lookout Hill rewards you with a magnificent panorama of the park and – weather permitting – a clear view of Kilimanjaro. In the evening, you return to your lodge and reflect on the day’s impressions amidst this elephant paradise. Meals and overnight stays at Ol Tukai Lodge (B, L, D
Accommodation
Emara Ole Sereni
Hotel Type: Lodge
Location
Ol Tukai Lodge shares in the rich cultural history of Amboseli involving The Maasai Community, The Colonial Government and The Early European explorers. The culmination of all these defines our hospitality offering of authentic African Safari experience and culture.
The lodge opened its doors in 1996, on the original setup for the film crew who shot Snow at Kilimanjaro in 1948 starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward and Ava Gardner – an adaptation of The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories, a compendium of short stories authored by Ernest Hemingway that was published in 1961.
Rooms
Facilities/Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Pool Bar & Elephant Bar
- Lounge
- Restaurant and out-door dining area
- Gym/Sauna
- Gift Shop
- Expansive grounds to host weddings and events
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10
Amboseli National Park – Nairobi (approx. 4 hours’ drive)
The trip is slowly ending. A final game drive will take you out of the park, and you’ll return to Nairobi with a packed lunch. You’ll arrive in the city in the late afternoon. We’ll be happy to transfer you to dinner at a restaurant of your choice (dinner not included) and then to the airport for your flight home (B, L).
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Accommodation
Optional Day Room upon request
