2010 marked the centenary of the birth of Joy Adamson – a pioneer in the field of conservation. With her husband George, senior game warden for Kenya’s untamed Northern Province, she established one of the world’s first wild animal appeals which in 1963 became the Elsa Conservation Trust.

Today the Elsa Conservation Trust continues its life long commitment to wildlife conservation operating a wildlife retreat and an education centre at the Adamson’s former home at Elsamere on the shores of Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Rift Valley.

“For years I had been looking for a house where George and I could live. Eventually I found a place that seemed to combine all we wished for. It would be impossible to imagine a more attractive site for a home ...We decided to call our home... Elsamere”. Joy Adamson

“At Elsamere we were struck by the authenticity – the tranquil beautiful surroundings. At no time did we feel like tourists, but rather like welcome guests at the Adamson home. As difficult as it was to leave, we left with a greater understanding of the Adamson’s work;of the necessity of maintaining that fine balance with nature as well as a feeling personally rested and rejuvenated!". Jack & Marg Alexander, Canada 2009