ELEPHANTS – Fighting back in Kenya

The Greater Amboseli ecosystem has long been known for its abundance of elephant.

Cythnia Moss began researching this population in 1972 and we’ve learnt so much over that time. Just this year Cythnia’s project has revealed fascinating insights into elephant communication, including the discovery that elephants may use sounds to akin ‘names’ when addressing each other. Please click here to read the National Geographic article.

With its majestic backdrop of Killimanjaro, Amboseli is indeed one of the most iconic safari destinations in Africa.

Pairing this with a stay at Ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills can be a fantastic way to include luxury in the bush.

In the Chyulu Hills, some of the last big tuskers regularly come to the drinking hole, and Ol Donyo Lodge’s ‘hide’ (pictured below) allows for some of the most incredible close-up viewings of these giants.

The lodge itself is divine, with exceptional views across the vast plains towards Kilimanjaro’s snowcaps. Quality cuisine, fine wines, plunge pools and top notch activities including hikes, horse rides, mountain biking and night game-drives make this stop an ever increasing highlight on any safari.

On recent safaris we have witnessed some incredible sightings, including the elusive striped hyena, a cheetah and an extraordinary scene of a brave lioness brought down a giraffe to feed her pride.