Look who sauntered back onto the scene last week! In August, we moved Ngasha from our Umani Springs Reintegration Unit to Ithumba. He’d become a bit too big for his boots, and oft troublesome for the rest of the herd. He needed bigger elephants to cut him down to size, and the space to roam if he wanted to. That’s just what he did: within days of his move, he went wandering. Seven months later, a friendly elephant was loitering near Kanziku Gate in Tsavo East. Ithumba Head Keeper Benjamin went to investigate — and came face to face with Ngasha! Benjamin tried to coax him in the direction of the stockades, but the 12-year-old bull refused to budge. We left the gate open in the hopes that he would return of his own accord. That he did! As Benjamin headed to the area the next day he encountered a handsome young elephant — Ngasha again! Benjamin treated him to a bale of lucerne, which he happily tucked into. After a brief meeting, Ngasha continued on his way, heading towards Ithumba Hill. (It didn’t escape our notice that he took some lucerne for the road!) It was wonderful to see Ngasha looking so content and healthy. We can only imagine what adventures he’s had, but one thing is clear: He is thriving in his new home. Learn more about Ngasha at sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/ngasha #SheldrickTrust #elephant #kenya #wildlife #animals #nature #wild #sheldrickwildlifetrust #swt #home