In 2016, ERT had the opportunity to rewild another group of ten elephants previously used for elephant-back safaris and tourist interactions at Shambala Private Game Reserve. This group consisted of two family units, led by two adult cows (Anna and Mouse) and one adult bull (Micky). All three adults had been captured as calves during culling operations in Zimbabwe in the 1980s. In 2002, they were transferred from a captive elephant facility in Zimbabwe to Shambala in South Africa. Compared to the earlier rewilding at !Khamab Kalahari Reserve, this operation was relatively straightforward. The elephants had already been exploring the reserve under the supervision of handlers for 12 years before their official release. The reintegration process followed a similar three-stage approach (stables, boma, and release) with the elephants venturing out daily to feed and explore, while the handling team gradually reduced their involvement.

Although Brett had established a timeline for each stage, the elephants had their own ideas. Twice, they broke through the boma gate during the night, prompting Brett to advance the final release stage by a full month as this group was clearly ready for independence. When the time came, the gate was left open, allowing the elephants to decide for themselves when to roam freely across the 10,000-hectare reserve. Remarkably, they never returned to the boma, despite food being left out in case they needed it.

Although the adult elephants had spent over 20 years in captivity, their history did not hinder their ability to adapt and thrive in the wild.