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ELEPHANT CONSERVATION TANZANIA

Despite their status as one of the continent’s most majestic, iconic species, the African elephant is still endangered. While illegal poachers hunting the animals for their ivory tusks remain the greatest threat, habitat loss as forests and plains are converted to farmlands is a growing concern, and e ff orts to protect the creatures’ habitat have ramped up accordingly. For animal-loving explorers concerned with helping save the future of these proud animals, Tully Luxury Travel — a boutique travel agency founded by bona fi de Africa expert Mary Jean Tully — can help curate a conservation-focused trip to Tanzania’s Singita Grumeti, where the nonpro fi t Grumeti Fund is working hard to ensure the long-term sustainability of the region. One ongoing project involves elephant collaring (the collars are light and painless), which allows the team to not only collect valuable data on their migration but also continuously monitor their whereabouts and intervene if danger is near, be it from suspected poachers or proximity to human settlements. Far beyond just watching as the conservationists carry out vital steps to protect the elephants, guests will be hands-on in the entire process, from administering the injection that wakes the animals back up to covering the sedated creatures with water to ensure they remain cool. By Kim Ayling Price on request. Contact travel@tullyluxurytravel.com, +1 855 274 2274, tullyluxurytravel.com

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