04/05/2026
Our 14-day safari started northeast of Uganda in Kidepo Valley National Park, and our trip was perfectly planned for the low travel/tourism season to allow us truly immerse into the wilderness without worrying about noise, crowding and the rush for sightings.
The wildlife sightings were incredibly amazing, not to mention the spectacular views of the landscapes, the sunrises and the sunsets but this trip had something special about it in regard to elephants. The elephants were the first animals we saw while landing at the airstrip and from then on, barely an hour went by without sighting elephants whether during a drive or at the safari lodge.
It was almost like the elephants were trying to say something to us and interestingly, even when we flew over to Tsavo East and West National Parks in Kenya, the elephants again welcomed us and it was certainly clear that the elephants knew this trip was dedicated to them.
To witness these majestic giants peacefully roam the plains is one thing but witnessing these 3-5 tonne red dust elephants welcome us into their space, hug us is an indescribable feeling, a feeling only fit for imagination.
For several decades, the elephants have lived at the mercy of humans, with many of the elephants to date still showing signs of past trauma from human inflicted harm.
The best part of the safari was coming face to face with the elephants, and seeing that hope is alive again for them. The message from the elephants was clear, letting mankind know that mother earth is for us all and we are just a piece of earth’s puzzle like they are and that their tusks are all they have to protect their young and ensure future generations of elephants.
This magnificent experience would not have been possible without This team is surely are a very bright beacon of hope to the elephants. We cannot thank enough for their tireless efforts to protect and conserve the elephant and wildlife in general.
And shouts out to our lovely guests Priscilla, Don and Lizette who adopted orphaned elephants and a rhino, asante sana. The world could surely use more people like you.
