Caring for the Abu herd

At Abu Camp, we place the very highest priority on the health and welfare of the herd elephants. During the day they are free to come and go in the bush, only being confined to the boma at night to minimise any risk of conflict with wild elephants and predators. The elephants have forged genuine bonds of mutual love and respect with the elephant handlers, and they are carefully and closely monitored for any signs of stress or symptoms of illness by their human friends.

Expert veterinary care is always available, and the training, food and instructions they receive have all been designed to take full account of the physiology and psychology of elephants as we understand it. In addition, all herd members are free to leave the herd at any time of their choosing. For the time the elephants are with us, everyone working at the Camp considers it an immense privilege to be a part of this unique elephant and human herd. At Abu Camp, elephants are far more than a logo – they are our very reason for being, our passion, and they are family.