My sister and I had our very first Safari holiday this year which was just an extraordinary experience that I can’t wait to do again. We spent 7 days exploring Kenya’s amazing reserves and staying at some beautiful lodges on the Somak Cheetah Safari – you can read more about our experience on their website in my guest post.
On our last day when we were relaxing in the Somak lounge ahead of our flight, I happened to pick up a copy of a magazine about Kenya and read an article about the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which ultimately led me to decide to donate to this worthwhile charity.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust‘s mandate is to protect Kenya’s wildlife and to preserve habitats for the future of all wild species. The Trust aims to further the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife and habitats in Kenya.
Projects are run across the country by the Trust focusing on areas including anti-poaching, safeguarding the natural environment, enhancing community awareness, addressing animal welfare issues as well as providing veterinary assistance to animals in need, rescuing and hand rearing orphans.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is one of the pioneering conservation organisations for wildlife and habitat protection in East Africa and is renowned for its Orphans’ Project. The Trust rescues orphaned baby wild species such as elephants and rhinos and
Having been moved by the article I had read about an orphaned baby rhino I went to the Trust’s website and straight away signed up to adopt both a rescued rhino and an elephant.
Maxwell the rhino was rescued in February 2007 when the Trust was alerted to a young rhino running around aimlessly with no sign of his mother. It was discovered that he was completely blind in both eyes. Maxwell is currently around 13 years old and has found his forever home with the trust at the Nairobi Nursery. He’s a very happy rhino who loves his face being stroked and a good old scratch, as well as his occasional treats of bananas. Learn more about Maxwell by clicking here.
Nabulu the elephant has a similar story; she was discovered in January this year wandering alone in the Masai Mara without a herd after 2 weeks had passed with no sign of her being found by her family she was taken in by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. At first, Nabulu showed signs of traumatic stress and found it hard to settle amongst other elephants having been alone for some time, however, now she has found companionship and care amongst the other orphans in the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Nursery. You can learn more about Nabulu here.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is an amazing charity fighting for Kenyan wildlife. Learn more about what they do and how you can help on their website.
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