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exotic Camp is perched on the sand banks of the Ewaso Nyiro
River, beneath big Kigelia trees and Acacia Elatiors. It is
home to some of the largest bulls in Samburu who can often be
spotted resting under an acacia tree or picking pods beside
the tents. The trees are filled with a multitude of birds and
monkeys. At dawn a gentle chorus echoes overhead announcing
the new day in the wild.
The
camp, which is eco-friendly has been specially constructed for
comfort and coolness, accommodating a maximum of ten guests
with its wide and breezy desert tents, individually styled,
draped with colourful cloth and unusual furniture. Bathrooms
are built around trees, giving our guests a novel washing experience
with plenty of sun heated water and lights.
Everything
about Elephant Watch Camp is a feast for the senses, with bright
swathes of cotton fanning in the breeze, huge cushioned sofas,
woven local mats and special beds and furniture made from fallen
trees. Menus are a fusion of bush gourmet, fresh from our farm,
with tropical fruit and drinks and a selection of good wine.
Books, films and information on elephants are provided for guests.
At night, flame torches and lanterns light up the camp along
the river. Baboons call out as leopards stalk, while lions and
elephants are always nearby. It is the only camp of its kind
in Samburu.
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Elephant
Watching begins on arrival. Our Elephant Watch guides meet their
guests at either of the two airfields and drive them gently
through the Reserve spending time with many of our well known
elephant families as well as introducing them to some of the
particular Northern inhabitants - the slim necked Gerenuk, Reticulated
Giraffe, Grevy Zebras and over 400 species of birds. A
special visit to Save the Elephant Research Centre can also
be organised.
Each
day opens with a new adventure. Early morning or evening bush
walks along well-travelled elephant paths or collecting medicinal
plants and honey and always accompanied by our Samburu Warriors.
At times one can witness the great river crossings of camels
and cattle, fire making and Samburu ceremonies.
Oria
and her husband Iain have been privileged to work with elephants
for more than thirty years. They wrote the books "Among
the Elephants," an account of their time spent studying
elephants in Lake Manyara and "Battle for the Elephants,"
which documents their years undertaking an Africa wide elephant
census to put an end to the slaughter of elephants for the
ivory trade. Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton is the Founder and President
of the registered charity, "Save the Elephants" and
he was recently involved in the production of the Discovery
Channel IMAX film,
"Africa's Elephant Kingdom."
Iain
and his Save the Elephants research team are currently monitoring
long-distance movements using high-tech GPS radio collars on
some of the wild elephants roaming throughout the Samburu Reserve
in Northern Kenya.
Elephant
Watch Safaris was selected as a world "hot spot" by
Conde Nast Traveller in 2002 voted Best Tented Safari by The
Week magazine in 2003!
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