Game Rangers International Elephant Orphanage Release Facility Visit (1 night camping for four people)

Empowering Rangers and Local Communities to Conserve Nature.
Game Rangers International (GRI) is a non-profit organisation established in Zambia in 2008. GRI works in close partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) to empower Rangers and Local Communities to conserve nature. We embrace a holistic approach to conservation, and empower Rangers across three core thematic areas:  Resource Protection, Community Outreach, and Wildlife Rescue.

GRI Wildlife Rescue Department works with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Veterinary Unit to support welfare provisions for Zambia’s wildlife. Our efforts began in 2007 with the establishment of GRI’s Elephant Orphanage Project, and has grown to support a number of additional wildlife species over the years. The Elephant Orphanage remains GRI’s primary project with an Elephant Nursery in Lusaka and a Release Facility in Kafue National Park.  Here, the orphans are gradually reintegrated back into the wild. 

Experience the Elephant Release Facility with an overnight stay at the research camp. Self-driving only, up to 4 people.
To include lunchtime, evening and early morning elephant viewing, with meet the researchers and learn about elephant behaviour and post-release monitoring of released elephants. Basic camping amenities provided (tent - if available, shared ablutions and communal kitchen, please bring your own food items). Given the remote location other nearby accommodation can be recommended for the nights before and after.

N.B. All experiences are non-contact and distance elephant viewing only and to be arranged directly with the GRI team at a time that is mutually convenient. Project Activities will take priority and may restrict availability for these experiences at certain times of the year.