Orphan Trail Safaris

08/08/2024

We would like to share this excellent and well researched article by Dr. Ross Harvey on the trophy hunting of the cross-border Amboseli-West Kilimanjaro elephant population.

We’ve faced a lot of unhelpful, misplaced and unscientific comments from some influential conservationists, particularly after our letter, “Stop Elephant Hunting in Tanzania Borderlands,” was published in Science Magazine. Harvey rightly calls out these critics, stating, “We’re at risk of losing the world’s last super-tuskers, and some of the world’s top scientists are loudly defending trophy hunting while ignoring biological reality.”

is just around the corner, so we are asking you to please read this article and share it far and wide: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-08-06-killing-of-5-elephants-from-kenyas-amboseli-sparks-major-row/

08/08/2024

Hanging out with the Umani herd. OTS June 2024 group tour

04/08/2024

Beautiful lioness in Nairobi National Park wildlife

04/08/2024

31/07/2024

An NGO that deals with the Wildlife Conservation, Community Development and Education

31/07/2024

“Feel the love”

31/07/2024

A salute to all the brave Rangers on World Ranger Day who protect our wildlife 🫡

Rangers are the unsung heroes of conservation, playing a vital role in safeguarding Kenya’s rich wildlife heritage. From monitoring wildlife and combating poaching to engaging with local communities and promoting our parks, their dedication is crucial for preserving our natural treasures.

🫡Let’s all salute the Guardians of the Wild!

30/07/2024

29/07/2024

Conservationists have called for a halt to trophy hunting of elephants from Kenya’s Amboseli National Park that cross over into neighboring Tanzania, following the killing of at least five males with unusually large tusks by hunters in Tanzania. Trophy hunting is legal in Tanzania but not in Kenya...

29/07/2024

For anyone who was having trouble donating, the Inzeku website is back up & running now.
www.inzeku.org

25/07/2024

Sunsets June 2024 OTS Group Tour

24/07/2024

Red elephant of Tsavo

21/07/2024

Good times, new friendships OTS July 2024

20/07/2024

Blanket baby Mokagodo with one of her Keepers Amos, was orphaned & rescued at only 4 months old. She’s now 21 months and feels at home with her Nursery family

17/07/2024

Hippos & Oxpeckers, a mutual relationship

16/07/2024

OTS guests in elephant heaven

16/07/2024

OTS July 2024 group tour. Asante sana to all the amazing staff at thumba Hill

14/07/2024

Two very special ‘big girls’ at Umani Springs, both having suffered their own tragic start in life but together they found an unbreakable friendship. Read their stories here
https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/sonje
https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/murera

14/07/2024

Savannah wildlife of

14/07/2024

Giant Murera & mini Lisa at Umani Springs OTS July 2024

13/07/2024

Small wonders…It’s hard to believe these small, stout, Rock Hyrax’s are the closest living relatives to elephants & manatees

13/07/2024

Please sign & share

If you want to help change the law and get a bill passed to disallow the importation of trophies of endangered species into the USA, please sign the petition below. 👇🏾
https://chng.it/Jx74GhN8Jk
Shooting big tuskers for the thrill of it is wrong wrong wrong !- We urgently need to save the last of our big tuskers!

12/07/2024

African elephants are the strongest land animal on Earth, capable of lifting their own body weight, up to 6000 kg.

12/07/2024

It’s ‘Lemeki time’.
OTS July 2024 group tour

11/07/2024

Luggard Falls. OTS July group tour 2024

10/07/2024

OTS July Group Tour at SWT Ithumba

09/07/2024

Big boys