The Elsa Conservation Trust

Conservation in East Africa

The Elsa Conservation Trust was established in 1963 by Joy and George Adamson, their work in conservation is part funded by the Elsa Conservation Trust through education and training.

The book 'Born Free' was written in 1960 by Joy Adamson and tells the remarkable story of her relationship with Elsa the lioness who she raised from a young cub and later successfully released back into the wild.

During the last forty years the trust has donated millions of dollars to wild life education and conservation projects, large and small, helping to create the famous Kenyan parks and reserves at Meru, Samburu, Shaba, Kora and Hell's Gate and also a Field Study Centre at Elsamere. Today it's principle activities and aims are further conservation and worldwide conservation education, particularly in East Africa.
 

Visiting

The Adamsons devoted their lives to wildlife conservation and Elsamere continues to be maintained as a functioning conservation centre. By staying at Elsamere you have the unique opportunity to visit an active base for local conservation projects and a chance to experience life in one of Kenya's most historic homes.

Support Needed

Current Project - Our aim, at present, is to raise funds for the construction of a new Classroom. As of January 2007 55% of the necessary funds have been raised. We Need your Help. Donations are greatly appreciated.