Elephant - an African icon
Few animals are more instantly recognisable than Africa’s largest land mammal, the elephant.
Along with the rhinoceros and the lion they are one of the continent’s iconic species and are one of the most sought after animals for safari goers.
Yet not everyone who seeks out these gentle giants does so for the pleasure of simply watching them and taking photos. Across much of Africa poachers are hunting elephants for their ivory and the only way to get an elephant to give up its tusks is to kill it.
The rate at which these gentle giants are being killed is alarming – on average 96 elephants a day are slaughtered for their tusks – and puts the African elephant under a very real threat of extinction.
How Many Elephants
To help increase awareness of this crisis, and raise funds to tackle it, we’re proud to be supporting ‘How.Many.Elephants.’
Founded by artist and designer Holly Budge, How.Many.Elephants is a campaign that is inspiring and educating a global audience about the devastating impacts of the elephant ivory trade, as well as raising money for elephant conservation.
As well as being a talented artist and designer, Holly is also an adventurer and conservationist who has raised many thousands of pounds through her various challenges and adventures.
For each booking on the safaris suggested below we’ve pledged to donate US$ 100 to the How Many Elephants campaign.
Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean we’ve simply added US$ to our prices, the money we will donate is taken from our own profit margin.
Get close, get very close
To give you the chance to come face to face with Africa’s elephants we’ve designed these short safaris. Each of them offers a complete safari experience but they can easily be integrated into a longer safari if you have more time available.
The places we’ve chosen for these elephant encounters have some of the largest elephant herds remaining in Africa and will allow you to see them from game vehicles, boats, on foot and from hides.
Botswana
Chobe National Park – lodge based
Chobe National Park has the greatest concentration of elephants remaining in Africa. From your base in the Pangolin Chobe Hotel you’ll make safaris on the river and on the land in specialist boats and vehicles; hosted by resident photographic guides.
Includes:
- 4 nights accommodation at Pangolin Chobe Hotel
- All meals and local drinks
- Daily game viewing activities
- Park fees
Prices:
From US$ 1,475 per person sharing
Chobe National Park – mobile tented safari
After a night in Kasane, head into Chobe NP for a 3 night mobile safari, accompanied by an experienced guide and supported by our camp crew.
Because you’re staying inside the park you’ll be able to take full advantage of the early morning and evening light.
Includes a boat cruise on the Chobe river for a very special perspective of animals at the river.
Includes:
- 2 nights accommodation at Kubu Lodge
- 3 nights mobile tented safari – fully serviced, fully inclusive
- Daily game viewing activities
- Park fees
Prices:
From US$ 2,620 per person sharing
Zambia
South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi National Parks – budget option
South Luangwa NP is a wildlife haven renowned for walking safaris that get you close to elephants, lions and other wildlife under the supervision of professional guides.
Lower Zambezi NP has exceptional wildlife viewing and has opportunities for walking and canoeing on the Zambezi as well as game drives.
Includes:
- 1 night accommodation at Pioneer Lodge, Lusaka
- 4 nights accommodation at Wildlife Camp, South Luangwa NP
- 2 nights accommodation at Potato Bush Camp, Lower Zambezi NP
- Daily game viewing activities
- Park fees
Prices:
From US$ 3,170 per person sharing
South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi National Parks – luxury option
South Luangwa NP is a wildlife haven renowned for walking safaris that get you close to elephants, lions and other wildlife under the supervision of professional guides.
Lower Zambezi NP has exceptional wildlife viewing and has opportunities for walking and canoeing on the Zambezi as well as game drives.
Includes:
- 1 night accommodation at Latitude 15°, Lusaka
- 4 nights accommodation at Bilimungwe Bushcamp, South Luangwa NP
- 2 nights accommodation at Sausage Tree Camp, Lower Zambezi NP
- Daily game viewing activities
- Park fees
Prices:
From US$ 5,715 per person sharing
Zimbabwe
Matusadona NP & Mana Pools NP
Elephants love water and watching them whenever they are near rivers or pans is a special treat.
This short safari will have plenty of opportunities to watch and photograph them at Lake Kariba and by the Zambezi, with game drives, game walks, boat trips and by canoe.
Includes:
- 3 nights accommodation at Bumi Hills safari Lodge, Lake Kariba
- 3 nights accommodation at Zambezi Expeditions, Mana Pools NP
- 1 night accommodation at Kanga Camp, Mana Pools NP
- Daily game viewing activities
- Park fees
Prices:
From US$ 4,695 per person sharing
Matusadona NP & Mana Pools NP
Elephants love water and watching them whenever they are near rivers or pans is a special treat.
This short safari will have plenty of opportunities to watch and photograph them at Lake Kariba and by the Zambezi, with game drives, game walks, boat trips and by canoe.
Includes:
- 3 nights accommodation at Rhino Safari Camp, Matusadona NP
- 3 nights accommodation at Zambezi Expeditions, Mana Pools NP
- 1 night accommodation at Kanga Camp, Mana Pools NP
- Daily game viewing activities
- Park fees
Prices:
From US$ 3,920 per person sharing
Victoria Falls and Hwange NP
Combine a visit to the spectacular ‘smoke that thunders’, Victoria Falls, with a safari in Zimbabwe’s largest National Park. Hwange’s elephant population is second only to Chobe NP. Game drives, walking and hide sits will give you exceptional viewing.
Includes:
- 2 nights accommodation at The Elephant Camp, Victoria Falls
- 2 nights accommodation at Verney’s Camp, Hwange NP
- 2 nights accommodation at Somalisa Expeditions, Hwange NP
- Daily game viewing activities
- Park fees
Prices:
From US$ 2,655 per person sharing
Get in touch
If you would like the chance to see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat, just get in touch. You can either choose one of our suggested itineraries or create your own. Either way, it is your chance to join the battle to save Africa’s elephants from extinction.
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