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Ithumba Camp Tsavo

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Ithumba Camp Tsavo: An Ode to Elephants

This stone-and-thach camp is owned andoperated by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust andnamed after an orphaned elephant who theyrescued in 2010.

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Why it's unique

Ithumba is a stylish, rustic hideaway for those who relish being off the beaten track, under vast skies and star-studded nights, surrounded by elephants.

Ithumba is now a mother herself and frequently returns to the grounds to show off her son, Iman. With commanding views of the Yatta Plateau, plan to visit the reintegration unit where dozens of orphaned elephants have found their way back to the wild.

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The stay

Ithumba Camp Tsavo at a glance.

Type: Tented Camp
Ideal For: Couples · Family
Experience: Wildlife Viewing
Geography: Savanna
Collection: Classic Safaris · Romantic Getaways · Family Trips
When To Go: Year-round

Where it is

Tsavo East National Park, Kenya

Ithumba Camp Tsavo

Tsavo East National Park, Kenya

Tsavo East is Kenya's largest protected area and one of its oldest national parks. The famous Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest lava flow, stretches over 185 miles.

How To Get There

Take a 50-minute flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to the Ithumba Airstrip.

Flora & Fauna

Home to the Big Five as well as a whole host of cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, and Somali ostriches, this area is a wintering ground for migrant species.

Cultural Impact

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust aids anti-poaching efforts, maintains fencelines, roads and water plants, and offers bushfire mitigation support.

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