For just £50, you can adopt a desert elephant for one year.
Your adoption directly supports EHRA’s vital conservation work to protect Namibia’s desert-adapted elephants and promote peaceful human-elephant coexistence. Each elephant has a unique story. By adopting, you become part of that journey, whether for yourself or as a meaningful gift.
Age: 40-45 years
Sex: Male
Home: Ugab River
Bennie, collared in 2021, is one of the largest bulls in the Ugab River. He is a calm and respected guardian, teaching young males how to navigate a human-dominated world safely. EHRA is committed to protecting this awe-inspiring elephant, whose presence is essential to the ecosystem.
Age: 5 years
Sex: Female
Home: Huab River
Hope, the youngest desert calf in the Huab River, was born as a “Christmas miracle” during a severe drought, symbolizing the resilience of desert elephants. Despite high calf mortality rates, her survival and curious, clumsy nature inspire hope for the future.
Age: 0-1 years
Sex: Female
Home: Huab River
Born in 2024, Eve is a resilient little miracle, defying the odds in the harsh Huab River under the devoted care of her young mother, Lisa. Thriving with Oscar’s Herd today, Eve stands as a symbol of hope and survival in a challenging landscape.
Age: 12 years
Sex: Female
Home: Ugab River
Hanna, born in 2012 and granddaughter of the legendary matriarch Mama Afrika, carries her family’s legacy with grace and care. Known for her gentle nature and curiosity, she follows in her mother’s footsteps, embodying the strength and wisdom of her remarkable lineage.
Age: 10 years
Sex: Female
Home: Ugab River
Joy, born to Mathilda in 2014, was welcomed into the world with an unforgettable ceremony of trumpeting and excitement from her herd, led by Mama Afrika. Playful and fearless from the start, Joy embodies her name, bringing light and energy to the tough life of a desert-adapted elephant.
Age: 12 years
Sex: Male
Home: Ugab River
Madiba, named after the legendary Nelson Mandela, was adopted by Roo after the death of his mother, Mama Afrika, and has since formed a deep, inseparable bond with her. Gentle, caring, and protective, Madiba shows great potential to grow into a strong and responsible bull.
Age: 11 years
Sex: Male
Home: Ugab River
Otumwe, named after the area in Damaraland where mosquitoes thrive, is a wonderful young male elephant raised by his strong and protective mother, the Duchess. Despite his playful beginnings, Otumwe is growing into a respectful male, guided by his mother’s dominant and caring nature.
Age: 35-40 years
Sex: Female
Home: Ugab River
Roo, named after EHRA’s Managing Director Rachel Harris, embodies gentleness, care, and deep respect for all living beings. Despite the hardship of losing her own calves, she adopted and lovingly cared for Madiba, providing stability and motherly love to her family.
Age: Est. 30-35
Sex: Male
Home: Ugab River
Porthos, collared in 2021 to ensure the safety of the Ugab West elephants, became a permanent resident of the Ugab River in 2018, stepping into a crucial role as a guide for younger bulls. With his gentle nature and clear sense of hierarchy, Porthos mentors younger elephants, embodying both strength and wisdom.
Age: 3
Sex: Female
Home: Ugab River
The name ‘Fiori’ is Italian and means flowers. Fiori, born with the first rains of 2022, symbolizes hope and renewal after a long drought, plunging into water and walking through fields of flowers just days after her birth. As the first calf born since 2014, she is a strong and happy survivor, thriving under the care of her mother, Carissa, and the entire herd.