How Reteti sanctuary is using Samburu songs to save orphaned elephants

 

(Posted 26th October 2026)

 

Courtesy of African Elephant News

Vincent Anguche, Citizen Digital (Kenya), October 24, 2026
In the rugged, drought-prone landscapes of Northern Kenya, singing has become an unusual tool for nurturing orphaned elephants at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, where traditional Samburu songs help strengthen the bond between keepers and the animals. The sanctuary’s community-led conservation model comes as the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) targets the untapped potential of the Northern Kenya tourism circuit to boost domestic travel and promote lesser-known destinations.
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