Ithumba Camp
With big skies and star-studded nights, Ithumba Camp offers a truly wild and private experience.
An exclusive stylishly rustic hideaway, designed for the intrepid traveller who relishes being off the beaten track, with big skies, star-studded nights and a rich array of fascinating species in the surrounding wild landscape. Based at the foot of Ithumba Hill with commanding views across the Yatta Plateau, guests can immerse themselves in the sounds of nature whilst close by is the Ithumba Reintegration Unit which guests have the opportunity to visit.
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With its cool Galana stone floors and beautiful thatched roofs, Ithumba Camp consists of a comfortable mess-building, including an open plan dining and sitting room.
Accomodation type
Exclusive use, rustic tented accommodation
Service
Fully staffed self-catering property, with resident chef
Location
Ithumba, northern area of Tsavo East National Park
Number of guests
Up to 8 guests, across 4 tented bedrooms
Activities
Optional game drives, guided walks and excursions
Highlights
Special access to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's Ithumba Elephant Reintegration Unit
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust contributes to the protection and conservation of the northern area of Tsavo East National Park; a rare wilderness where Ithumba Camp is located.
Support Anti-Poaching operations
Maintain road network for security
Ongoing Aerial Surveillance
Maintain fencelines
Maintain Ithumba airstrip
Water for wildlife (boreholes and waterholes)
Camping equipment donation to KWS
Maintain freshwater plant for KWS personnel
Refurbishment of KWS Ithumba HQ
Bushfire Mitigation support for KWS
Alleviate Human-Wildlife Conflict
Vehicle donations for KWS and Vehicle refurbishment for KWS
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