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CONSERVATION
Elephant Havens stands as a beacon of hope for orphaned
elephants in Botswana, combining compassionate care
with proactive community engagement. Through its
multifaceted approach to conservation—rescuing orphans,
educating communities, and promoting coexistence—
Elephant Havens not only protects these magnificent
creatures but also nurtures a culture of conservation
among local populations. As it continues its mission,
Elephant Havens exemplifies how dedicated efforts can
lead to meaningful change in wildlife preservation while
enriching human-animal relationships in Botswana’s
unique ecological landscape. If you are visiting Botswana,
do make time to go to Elephant Havens. Your visit, as
well as any further donations you may feel you are able to
give, goes a long way to helping the orphans, and also to
making the world a better place for both elephants and the
communities that live around them. ■ DB25
STEVE STOCKHALL
Steve has resided in Botswana for over 25
years and guides photographic safaris to
remote parts of the country through his travel
company – Earth Ark Travel. Being surrounded
by the country’s beautiful landscapes,
people and wildlife, garners a further will to
continue to explore and capture this land
as a photographer. As editor of Discover
Botswana, Steve enjoys working with world
class photographers and contributors on
each edition which visually brings to life the
country’s diversity to readers across the globe.
Previous pages: Eric
Letatsi and Kearametse
Haushiku lead the orphans
out for the day’s feeding.
Their relationship with
each elephant runs deep
with trust, understanding
and the enormous
responsibility of raising
the planet’s largest land
mammal.
Above: Some of the
rescued orphan can be
as little as a month old.
Ketumetsi Masole stays
busy providing a constant
supply of milk to the really
young ones.