Ithumba Camp & Celebration of Wildlife 30 th September 9 th October 2018 Kenya A unique opportunity has arisen for an extremely special and unique experience. You can be one of a small exclusive group of just 12 guests witnessing orphaned elephants being re introduced by the orphanage to a wild herd in Kenya s Tsavo National Park, hosted by Giles Clark who has filmed this very thing for the BBC, or Canon and Scandisc Ambassador professional photographer David Newton. This will take place over a 4 day trip from 30 th September 4 th October staying in the wilderness at a private luxury camp called Ithumba which is owned by the David Sheldrick Elephant Charity, and can only be hired in its entirety for exclusive use. Their orphanage is in Nairobi and we will have the chance to visit the baby elephants in private on our first day in Kenya, Sunday 30 th September. On Monday, 1 st October we will travel by our own private aircraft down to the airstrip in Tsavo and spend three nights, four hosted days at Ithumba before our aircraft takes us up to the Mara for the start of our annual Celebration of African Wildlife, at Little Governors Camp where you will stay for five nights departing on the 9 th October. At Ithumba a number of baby and juvenile elephants from the orphanage are corralled into a large open pen from where they will be experiencing their first taste of being reintroduced to the wild. And here is the amazing and unique part - which is such a privilege to witness and be a part of: By the time we arrive, the babies will have been at Ithumba for a few days and in that time somehow the wild herd that they are destined to join will be aware of their arrival and members of the herd will have come to the corral. These older elephants and some of the young ones recognise each other from their shared time at the orphanage. They run to each other trumpeting, with ears flapping, in this heart touching greeting where they wrap their trunks around each other in a show of genuine delight in being reacquainted. We will be able to interact with the orphans, playing with them, stroking them and getting as close to wild elephants as it is possible and safe to do. On this part of the trip my co-host will be either David Newton, who will make sure you leave with some amazing photos, or Conservationist and Zoologist Giles Clark who you may have seen on BBC 1 presenting Tigers About the House and the sequel Tigers About the House What Happened Next (I believe all of which can now be viewed on YouTube). You may have also seen Giles in the BBC series Ingenious Animals a part of which was actually filmed at Ithumba Included in the cost for each person are adoption fees for a baby at the orphanage and you will get the chance to meet your new family member during the visit. Your adoption carries the right to a priority visit as and when he or she is ready to join the wild herd.
The 12 th Celebration of African Wildlife and Tribal Life October 4 th - 9 th 2018 Set in the Masai Mara which teems with plains game, and where we have seen the Big 5 all in one morning (truly!), our signature African safari is now recognised around the world as one of the leading showcases for wildlife and conservation. We stage the event in early October to be sure of seeing some spectacular river crossings as the great migration heads back from the Mara to the Serengeti. You will be part of a unique safari week with world renowned wildlife hosts escorting you on adrenalin fuelled game drives, giving enthralling private workshops and fascinating pre dinner illustrated talks. This unique event is special as guests have time on game drives and socially in the company of wildlife celebrities respected by their peers the world over. Of course there will be time to relax too, just lazing on the terrace of your luxury tent overlooking the birdlife and probably an elephant or two at the waterhole.
You will have come to know big cat expert, conservation ambassador and BBC wildlife presenter Giles Clark from your time at Ithumba, but Giles will also be accompanied in the Mara by acclaimed wildlife artist Jonathan Truss whose painting of a big tusker at life size is a Guinness Book of Records entry! Little Governor s Camp has recently undergone a very impressive refurbishment as these latest pictures of the luxury tents and bar area bear out.
The staples of comfort in the wilderness are still mainstays of our week spacious en suite luxury safari tents located around a beautiful marsh which attracts dozens of animals and scores of birds, comfy beds, hot water whenever you need it, flushing loos, a good selection of wines spirits and beer, choices at every meal, enough food to satisfy the appetite of a lion and a lively bar and camp fire around which to exchange the latest safari stories. Numbers are limited to just 12 guests at Ithumba, and 20 guests for The Celebration, so don t delay as places get booked very quickly!
The Costs: The unique elephant experience in Tsavo includes: Meet & greet at Nairobi airport Visit to Sheldrick s Elephant Orphanage Boutique accommodation & dinner in Nairobi on September 30 th 2018 Transfer from hotel to Wilson Airport Private charter flight to Tsavo 3 nights & 4 days at Ithumba Camp based on double/twin occupancy All meals, game drives, local guides, orphan adoption fee and mandatory donation to The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust The price for the above package is 3,460 per person ( 400 single supplement) Not included are your international flights, park fees and tips The 2018 Celebration of African Wildlife in The Masai Mara includes: Internal transfers on a private aircraft from Tsavo to the Mara Five nights and six days at Little Governor s camp, (based on double/twin occupancy) Talks, lectures & master classes, given by the experts and hosts At Little Governor s up to 3 game drives per day, all meals and laundry Entertainment during the week from Masai tribes people and others Last night supper and farewell at a private venue in Nairobi All transfers (escorted) in Nairobi Return flight from the Mara to Nairobi Transfers to JKI Airport on 9 th October The price for the above package is 4,630 per person ( 500 single supplement) Not included are your international flights, park fees, tips and bar account. If you wish to book both packages, the price is 8,090 per person If you combine both elements of the trip, we will reduce the price by 1,000 per person Coastal relaxation to round of the experience? You may like to make this a full two weeks or more - and we can suggest and arrange some lovely places on the coast for you to relax and explore. Connecting local flights will be arranged to coincide with your international flights Do please ring Clive or Sue on 01442 879000 to make your booking and to chat through details of this unique wildlife opportunity. Prestige Club Promotions Ewe Barn, Grove Farm, Ivinghoe Aston, Bucks LU7 9DF Tel: 01442 879000 sales@prestige-promotions.co.uk www.prestige-promotions.co.uk