A Secret Look at Baby Elephant Khanyisa & the Elephants in the Homestead with the Camera Trap

Enjoy a secret view of the elephants as they arrive back to the homestead after being in the bush! We set up a camera trap in Khanyisa’s section which she shares with Tokwe, Fishan, Kumbura, Timisa, Limpopo & Pisa. Watch their relaxed grazing, legs crossed and trunks grabbing bites of lucerne, bana grass and branches.
Tokwe even shares her stash today and Khanyisa and Timisa can’t resist some trunk play, as the two youngest and most playful elephants in the herd. Khanyisa is adapting so well and looks like she’s been amongst her herd in the homestead for years! Her weight is good at over 735 kgs and her energy high. 🌞
Thank you for all your support and kind messages for her in this new stage of life and integration!

[@shawnakenton9682]

Thank you so much for keeping us updated on Khanyisa's full time integration into the Herd! I love watching this camera trap & watching the ellies come home & feed & settle in!

[@alison__16]

Wow, this is lovely. So nice to have a secret peek into their "private lives" at the homestead 😍

[@leoncrosbyjr7362]

I love those elephants so much love watching them makes my day happy

[@Aliceinjonesville]

Such lovely views of the elephants! Khanyisa looks like she is totally part of the family !! I must say again Kumbura is the most perfect elephant I have ever seen! Just elegant lines and beauty!!

[@cindyyurdana8607]

Such beautiful beings! I love when they cross their back legs. So carefree💥💕😁🙏😎👍❤️

[@melodiefrances3898]

I am SOOOOOO excited we get to see this!!! Thank you!!! Plus, Khanyisa, Kambura and Fishan - the 3 who really steal my heart, all in the same group ❤️❤️❤️

[@teresajones2807]

So glad about the new camera. Fascinating watching the homestead. Thank you so much ❤

[@ruthied.3219]

My day is not complete without seeing Khanyisa and her family❤Such an amazing view...Thank you!!🥰

[@isawa6649]

Kumbura and Limpopo have star power and they know it, of course they will check the camera. Adorable trunk play between Timisa and Khanyisa. Pisa has grown so much without me noticing it. Thank you HERD

[@robertabray-enhus3198]

It’s so relaxing to just watch everyone enjoying their evening meal. How content they are. To see how calm they are with each other. When they cross their legs, they’re just chillin and eating ❤

[@elizabethbennetts]

5.25am in England. Love watching these Beautiful Elephants especially Baby Khanyisa. Good Morning Everybody at Herd.

[@CarmenDL1]

Good morning from Canada! It's 1:17am and I have insomnia! This ele cam video came at the right time

[@hjmack7388]

Haha! I wondered how long it would take them to investigate the camera! Love that there is sound as well as visual!

[@mariannaskontorp5545]

One can learn so much from this animals living in harmony with each other and care for each other.

[@realskybluepink9124]

So peaceful and warm feeling from these beautiful elephants, thank you for sharing this with us. Great camera set up, it's a privilege to see. Really happy Baby Khanyisa is adapting well with her family. Bless you all, from Florida.✨🐘💛🐘

[@shannondominguez9725]

Oh wow I’m absolutely LOVING the new camera trap in Braveheart’s “room” with Mama Tokwe her sisters and Fish he’s the very definition of an elephant #girl dad. What a special treat to have an “ellie cam” providing all of us Jabulani obsessed fans with these awesome peeks into what goes on as the sun goes down and the family settles in for the evening to relax and enjoy some delicious dinner. On that note I’m shocked Tokwe was in a sharing mood her not being so willing to give it up is totally relatable,I’m the human equivalent of her when it comes to being possessive of my favorite candy stash😂😂Oh Tok thank you silly beautiful girl for making me laugh it’s so good to see my beloved elephants content and chill back legs in the “ballerina” pose thanks team for this extra special glimpse of them.❤️❤️🐘🐘

[@rebeccacroft1203]

Shannon, I just love your name for the camera that was installed! The ‘Ellie Cam’ is just perfect! I think we should all call it that! How wonderful to see the herd and Khanynisa in their homestead! I’m loving it!

[@shannondominguez9725]

@@rebeccacroft1203 😄🐘💚👍 haha then the “ellie cam” it shall be.

[@ftc22]

I personally want to say thank you to all of the locals that donate to HERD. What a group of heroes! They are helping our friends and I love them for that. So to all at HERD.. PLEASE let the locals know that I for one appreciate their donations of fruits and vegetables. Thank you.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much. We are so grateful to the community around us (this includes you) 🥰❤

[@brendabrass2715]

A joy to see the Herd contented and noshing their evening buffet. Thank you Adine and Carers ❤️🐘❤️

[@soniadowney7427]

Noshing hahaha i like it

[@onnalexseeias]

Excellent video, really enjoyed watching the elephants in the homestead eating and interacting with everyone enjoyed the commentary on the scenes about the interactions thank you 🙏😊❤️🐘❤️😊🙏🇺🇸👍

[@rikkitikkitavi997]

I very much appreciate you labeling when an elephant comes into frame. I know a few of them but I’m trying to learn to recognize them all by sight. This helps a lot.

[@SuperBentley55]

Kumbura is so pretty. She is also loving and kind and so willing to step in and help when needed

[@taniapetrovic5688]

💕

[@ccv0926]

我可以看著這麼美麗的動物一輩子都不嫌膩

[@twilacarson2308]

Ohhhh wow. The new cam is sooo clear and caught so many interesting things this time. So amazing. I love it.

[@shariperkins]

This Herd simply makes me Smile from US to South Africa. 😊 They all are simply magical.

[@ElephantSoul]

The best country I have seen that gives real value to national resources

[@anisa9756]

I am glad Fishan is with the young girls. He would protect them if needed. He is a wonderful companion for these girls.

[@judithhombsch1535]

I am so happy to see that Khanyisa has settled in so well to her new home. I am proud of her. 🐘🥰❤️

[@noelearl5545]

This is such a blessing to see these gentle giants up close & personal. I look forward to your videos every day!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for watching and caring dear friend 💖🐘🐘💖

[@TheraP2014]

Me too, I wait every new video, and Iwatch my favorites over and over. I watched this video 4 times already. Happy days at the homestead and thank GOD for the rains💕

[@candidaprout560]

Hi khanisa ❤️ hi all of you and all the elephants ❤️. Hi lammie ❤️ hi numgu ❤️

[@jacquelinem6609]

I absolutely adore when the sisters wrap their trunks together, it’s like watching little ones holding hands as they walk to school. ♥️🐘♥️🐘♥️🐘

[@aimeefriedman822]

I live watching Khanyisa (since she fist arrived) try to use her trunk like the big guys. It's adorable to see her try to gain control but ends up with a big floppy flop. Then little by little she gets the hang of all the cool things it can do.

[@sherrybriggs5459]

Thank you for caring for these precious animals ❤️ 💖 💜 💕 💗

[@shoshannahorton7461]

I'm assuming that Baby K already had her bottles and sweet potatoes? 💕🥰

[@brendatenorio5721]

Curiosity about camera, crossed legs, jousting, Tokwe sharing this time, is all great stuff!

[@CarmenDL1]

This camera setup is the best thing ever! I'd watch them 24/7 if I could. Thanks for the explanation on the relaxation foot crossings. I thought it was their way of taking weight off sore or tiresome feet. I see we human do have things in common afterall. It's majestic as you see them coming under the homestead rooftop. Their larger than life. Awesome. and I love the camera caught the playtime. So cute! Do you have a fruit fund we could donate to?

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much ! ❤ they truly are majestic creatures. We give the elephants fruit and vegetables when we get produce donated, along with daily fresh water to accompany their natural diet from the bush. You are so welcome to donate to the herd’s food needs - such as to pellets, which are very nutritious and tasty - herd.org.za/product/alzu-gp100-pellets-20kg-bag/! Here is a list of other needs: herd.org.za/product-category/our-wishlist/ thank you for your generosity 🥰

[@marie-clauderecchia4531]

Miss Limpopo, as curious as ever, has a doubt about the secret camera Kumbura as well but it is more in a protective way She is wondering what is this new object she has never seen before? Security above all for her proteges! Today was very special as Tokwe was in a sharing mode 😂 and Tmisa had her little aside with Gentleman Fishan before joining the two sisters Pisa and Limpopo and then playing happily with her sister little miss Sunshine who is absolutely thriving in the homestead (now that we can sneek in their intimacy) I know it is neither nice nor recommended to do that but it is for a good cause 😂 Thanks a million Herd for being such a wonderful channel !

[@roses9339]

Was that Trumpet "move that's mine"????? Very observant and intelligent eles, you can't put anything over them..I wonder if Khanyisa misses her fresh green grass at the orphanage? Rosemary 72 yrs

[@dewdan11dnd46]

💞✨🐘Our curious, camera sleuths, are not missing a trick, unfazed as they continue munching on some of their faves.🌿 🎥 A great frame of reference of the homestead and their overnight habits.💙 💛I adore the crossed legs. Chilled and relaxed 🐘🫶

[@oummarwin3988]

I love this video. It's fun to watch the elephants live and move freely. I want Little Khanyisa to remain the princess she always was, but I have to accept that this is the life she really should be living. You all are very busy working for elephants to eat and live. May there be many people who will donate good foods for the elephants❤️🙏

[@dawnleypold6859]

What an absolute privilege ✨✨. Thank you so much for sharing Adine. 🙏. Blessed.

[@snowbird7614]

I love the camera. I feel like I’m there with the group. I think Fishan is brave. He chugs along even though he had a fracture and looks long me he got really good care. I just love them all. It’s so peaceful watching them.

[@sarahstrong7174]

They all notice the camera. Even Fishan was looking at it while he ate. It shows how aware they are of even small changes in their surroundings.

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Denota molta intelligenza

[@pierrettewalraevens3665]

Wow this new camera is Amazing👍 Always a Joy to see the herd together and Sweet Khanyisa is doing great❤️ Thank you so much another Stunning video.! ❤️🥰🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🥰❤️

[@susanmorris5520]

First I want to say, I love you elephant family so very much!🥰😘❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 It was such an awesome treat to see the elephant family in the Homestead and enjoying their munchies too together and it is just so darn cute how Khanyisa and Limpopo and another elephant crosses their legs while they are eating and it shows they are relaxed and comfortable which makes me so very happy too.🥰🐘🙏🏻 I’m so overjoyed at how happy and wonderful Khanyisa is doing while sleeping outside with her family.🥰👍🐘❤️ I still am hoping that she continues to be happy and free, safe too with them and I know that her Uncle Fishon will protect her and it is also so wonderful how she and the other two young ones gravitate to him and I love that so much. I thought it was cute and funny how Tokwe would stand in front of the camera and investigate it and makes sure it isn’t gonna be a threat.😊👍🐘❤️ Or however, maybe Tokwe wanted to just be the center of attention and be watched.😊🐘❤️ I just loved this video and thank you Adine for it because it does show that sweet Khanyisa is very happy and feels safe too. She sure is growing and is almost as tall as Timisa and her and sweet Khanyisa were enjoying playtime too. Fishon is so special to me and I just love him so much and if I was able to, I surly would give every elephant there a big hug and kisses too. Also thank them for being such wonderful and caring elephants too.❤️😊🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘👍 Thank you once again Adine and Carers for also loving these elephants and taking such wonderful care of the elephants. They are definitely thriving because of you humans.❤️🐘 God bless you all and definitively God bless all the elephants and especially my faves Fishon, Jabulani and also sweet Khanyisa too. Just curious, is it possible that maybe you could try an all night cam to see what they do during the night? Or, does this only show the Homestead where they eat? Hugs, love, and blessings! Sue M.(Florida,USA)🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️🙏🏻🥰😘😊👍👍⭐️🌼🌸❌⭕️❌⭕️❌⭕️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Susan your words are truly wonderful. They so clearly show your love and devotion to these elephants ❤🐘 We only have the camera in the homestead at the moment. This is all fairly new ground for us with these night cameras so we will see how it goes 🥰

[@anacarrizo8180]

Gracias por esta nueva cámara. siempre tenia la duda de que hacían los demás elefantes mientras Khanyisa estaba en su jardín privado, ahora con ella en el establo podemos verlos a todos, es hermoso como comparten y los niños juegan

[@jolynnhill8502]

Khanysia still looks so small next to the adult elephants. I love this herd❤️

[@Go-tee71]

Kumbura is such a good aunty. Loved how Limpopo crossed her legs then changed them over! 🥰🙏❤🐘

[@ladyaudrey9976]

Thank you for all you do. 💚💚💚💚.

[@michelleforrester7476]

Loved watching, thanks for the camera, Khanyisa looks well settled in with her herd and seams to have a growth spurt when she was standing beside Timisa I could notice . Is she getting any sneaky sweet potatoes? Has she slept on a mound yet ? ❤🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@conceicaofortunato373]

Bom dia a todos que Deus abençoe grandemente o trabalho de vocês

[@ceciliachmielecki5122]

🌞 THANK YOU FOR INVITING US TO DINNER THIS EVENING!!!.....I ENJOYED THE COMPANY (🐘🐘🐘🐘) AND THE BUFFET (🌿🌿🌿)!!!!....THE YOUNGSTERS WERE WELL BEHAVED!!!!....I LOVE THAT I'M PART OF THE H.E.R.D.!!!......💕💕💕😎🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🇺🇸

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

😁❤️😆@3:27-- lil Khanysia with her crossed back legs!😁❤️🤗lol Hers SO COOT!!! I miss her! Feels like I've not seen her much since she left home lol

[@dianeoxendine7619]

She has adapted well i love these Elephants and learned so much about them. They come back from the bush and enjoy the abundance prepared for them by you carers. Amazing how the addition of a camera is noticed. Limpopo stealing the limelight. Looks like she knows she is being watched. Do they also have water during the night?

[@herdelephantorphanage]

There is a big water trough in the homestead that our ellies can drink from 💦❤🐘

[@marliseherrmann219]

It's a meditation to watch your videos! Thank you for your work for these precious animals!

[@Jkatz9y]

I wonder whether Kumbura and the others are smelling that sweetish new plastic odour that new cameras etc always give off(?) "Is this some new and unusual yummy food the humans have left us?" I can hear them thinking.....

[@kath4100]

Ils sont d'une beauté, je l'ai aime tellement, en France mon oncle était soigneur d'éléphant quand Siam est mort. Il était anéantie de chagrin. Maintenant il est à la retraite.

[@banjemine4150]

Votre tonton est un vrai héros. Ses éléphants ne l'oublieront jamais.

[@carolinamoreno7372]

The new camera and clarity are just awesome, Adine. The Homestead is lovely. It's spacious and well laid out. They all look so happy. I agree that looking at Khanyisa, one would think she had been there for a long time. She's settled in well and it's a delight to watch her be so at home! I love watching the HERD leave for the reserve in the morning and come back at night to munch and crunch and hang-out! 🐘🎋🎋

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Kumbura and Limpopo: "what is this new thing humans put in here... let's see..." Pisa, Timisa and Khanyisa: "can you believe it those mammoths never saw a camera before?"

[@Clodi19]

this video is one of my favorite. It’s so interesting to watch their attitudes and the hay and I can’t believe that Kumbura notice the new camera !! it’s incredible ! thieve treasure amaze me every day !!! Khanyisa took a big baba grass but she had bit the strength to cut it so she let done and take lucerne !!it was so funny ! she copy all of them ! and definitely Kumbura and Khanyisa are really the 2 top models ! perfect body ! perfect head ! trunck ! love them so much these orphan treasures are African VIP and they deserve it ! they lost all of their 1sr life and wounded !! it ‘s heat warming to watch them quand all you do for them night and day !! my deepest respect !! Hope news of Baby Phabeni !! 👼🫶🏻💕🐘💕🇫🇷🥰

[@raedarden9830]

Such a joyous time for HERD. Mission accomplished! Baby girl is where she is intended to be...with her family. Thanks for making this possible!

[@netij3928]

It’s actually soothing just to watch them…❣️

[@bellablock5864]

Pisa came in dark Socks! Quite a sloppy dresscode... 😅🤣 I love the noises of hey, grass and branches and the peaceful moves of all these elephants. It is so calming. Is Bubi with Zindoga and Somopane in the homestead?

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes she is! Fishan used to be part of her clan but when he broke his leg, he was moved in case a bull like Zindoga pushed him 🐘🥰

[@sharonj.2865]

I feel I am there with them. What a wonderful view of their living area. They all seem very relaxed and enjoying the food provided for them. I'm sure it takes a lot of work every day to clean and restock the area. But, all seem to be thriving and happy. 😊

[@ccs4957]

It's funny how most of them wander around checking out each green pile even though they all have the same things in it. The grass is always greener on the other side I guess! Meanwhile, Fishan is happily eating from his own pile the whole time.

[@missingcasey]

Really nice relaxation to watch this. Thanks! I wonder what reactions we might see from Kumbura and the others if this video from the camera she was checking out were projected onto a huge screen….. Elephants are supposed to be self-aware, so this might be a fun experiment!

[@palmaleestephens1906]

I love that the camera is there so that we can watch Baby K with her family. They are all so well-cared for. ❤️🐘 Khanyisa Braveheart has met the challenge of her latest milestone. It is such a blessing.

[@brendanorris9944]

I have really lived watching this secret filming 👏👏👏To see all the little things they do when they are away from the humans is so beautiful to see ,💕 It's amazing to see how easily Khanysia had adapted to being in the homestead 🤗 I realize now that I shouldn't have worried about her move from the nursery because she has been well looked after by Tokwe and all the others👏👏👏💕🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 What an amazing awesome herd 👏💕

[@leelupande4192]

🌳🌿🌾❤️stay blessed beautiful herd ❤️ 🍼🍼khanyisa back legs😄😄🤗❤️🌾🌿🌳🙏🇮🇳

[@inukshuksixtyfour1164]

💚🌱🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌱💚

[@daydreambeliever6603]

I just am very envious of their big, happy, close family. They are so peaceful but strong.

[@joseechartrand]

I am curious.. how do you isolate small group at night? they seem free to go anywhere outside? All togheter? Tk ❤️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

They are not really isolated but more separated by wooden poles that creates a barrier between the areas. This is to avoid competition among bulls for food 🥰 for more on our homestead, have a look here: herd.org.za/blog/welcome-to-the-elephant-homestead/

[@joseechartrand]

@@herdelephantorphanage Thank you very much!

[@sueanderson-croft6268]

Lovely seeing Khanyisa, Kumbura, Timisa and Pisa and Fishan. Beautiful. Love them all 🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘xx

[@kath4100]

Un grand merci pour eux. C'est animaux sont d'une telle intelligence.

[@denisewalberg5803]

Really a great addition to have the cam setup Adine. Nice relaxing scene while the Elephants munch away, with the exception of a few trumpets. Other than that, all’s quiet on the homestead. ❤

[@pennylane428]

Do these beautiful elephants have their own designated feeding site? it seems like they know which pile of grass is their own. I’m new to your channel and I’m loving it, it’s so relaxing it’s 2 AM,couldn’t sleep, and this is putting me in a happy place. Thank you 🐘herd❤️

[@clairetomkyns175]

Hundreds of us also find our happy place here! Check out footage of Khanyisa (Little Ms Sunshine) running! That is just the best!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Hi Penny and welcome to the herd! ❤ In the homestead, we do split our elephants up (mainly the big bulls) in order to avoid fighting. So each elephants knows where they go 🐘❤ we do hope to carry on seeing you 🥰

[@ftc22]

I love the new cam. Hello everyone at HERD. Fishan is so big. He looks even larger under the canopy. He is beautiful. They all are. Lovely post!

[@duanerosenzweig9805]

Eating is a priority for the elephants...I can relate! I enjoy watching Kumbura stripping leaves off a branch like we humans stip an ear of corn. Thank you for sharing this homestead video. I loved it! God bless every being at HERD!

[@Eat_Some_More]

Love the camera in their shelter ❤

[@wykeishacraft6820]

They are so precious putting their trunks together. Just like when in a store mom holding child hand 😍😍you all are caretakers that Shows So Much Love And Care For The Herd Of Sweet And Smart Elephants. Nice training, hugs and prayers😃😃😃🐘🐘🐘🐑🐑

[@lsl43deo]

What a lovely trumpet blast! 🎺🤎🐘🤎

[@kath4100]

Merci pas de musique qui. Vient couvrir leurs voix L'image et je me répète mais merci

[@brendatenorio5721]

Thank you for setting up the cameras. Nice to see them come in n arrange themselves according to interest and whim.

[@mortalclown3812]

This is one of the nicest parts of my day. Thank you all for bringing peace and safety to this beautiful herd...and for sharing them with us.

[@ginangan8892]

Kumbura is so smart,being protective to our little princess and observed any change in area

[@cheryldodd-marko9787]

Thank you.....great way for me to start my day..🕊🇺🇲💕

[@tenzinyangdroen1618]

Khanyisa…the grass is always greener on the other side, here Timisa's 😉 both young, playful friends

[@leilaskye8143]

I wonder how long that camera will last 🤣😂

[@sharonott7513]

This new camera is wonderful.

[@lindaclark1406]

This is so nice to see. We can all relax to see our little Khanyisa enjoy her new life, with her family. They all seem so happy to come home to all the goodies awaiting them. Thank you Adine and all the carers. I have saved this video to rewatch, over and over. Adine, you must miss all the trunk cuddles and tenderness given to Khanyisa over the last three years. Watching from Florida. 🇺🇸🌺🌴💗💕

[@mdmilionkhan4131]

কে৯ে৯

[@mdmilionkhan4131]

লললো

[@jaynebailey]

Good morning cool dudes and dude

[@helenabiesma5560]

another happy day in the Elephant home stead

[@SparklesDClown]

What a great view! Does the baby still get her bottles? She doesn't seem to have the same appetite as the other Ellies. ❤💜

[@herdelephantorphanage]

She has bottles throughout the day still and will get until she is around five years of age

[@gabe-po9yi]

It was fascinating watching Limpopo thoroughly investigate the new contraption, turning her head so she could study the mounting mechanism at the bottom. And when she plinked the wire, LOL. You could almost see her asking What does this do, what happens if I do this? I bet she’s about the only one who would’ve done that. I think she’s part cat with that level of curiosity, but there’s such intelligence behind it.

[@Debra-my9cg]

♥️🐘♥️🐘♥️🐘♥️🐘♥️🐘♥️

[@Kimtwister]

i cant get enough of this it is so sweeeet and so relaxing to watch these beautiful ellies on a feast khanysia is getting to be a goood girl and loves her family i am so happy have u totally weaned her off of the milk yet thank u for messaging me in my inbox on faceboook i greatly appreciate it i know u have a tight schedule god blesss yu alllll be goood my babies

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It is an absolute pleasure 🥰 we try to be there for our human herd family as much as we can ❤

[@victorhayes9975]

Yes i like this new concept,no cares. each one knows where to go in the stables,the crew has been well trained over the years.some one always trumped when they enter the stables!

[@lindaj5492]

Homecoming trumpeting seems like “Honey, I’m home!” message for the carers who live next to the homestead 😊

[@cherylcolman5316]

It's amazing that they allow humans to be close. You all do an amazing work.

[@GB-he1zc]

It's nice to see them eat, close up and personal. How they handle or "trunkle" new ward their food-plants, without obstructions.

[@lindaj5492]

6:35 Seems Kumbura is still not keen on sharing her stash of lucerne; nudges Khanyisa gently away from it. And Khanyisa taking tiny mouthfuls as if hoping she’ll not be noticed.

[@GB-he1zc]

Khanyisa is so small.

[@GB-he1zc]

Timisa and Meisiekind-Khanyisa are sweet together more nose to nose, that is trunk to trunk 😊

[@dianarose4122]

A living picture of pure family love! Ellie's though massive, are so majestic superior living creatures for I for one love watching them! The inspection of the new secret Ellie eye, is so cute to watch. Kind of a "Hi" Mom! 😄 💖💖