Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
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Day Trips Visiting Elephant Orphanage In Nairobi
Go on a safari to Sheldrick Orphanage, home to rescued orphaned elephants and rhinos. Watch the young calves feed, play, and learn to be wild again—thanks to the quiet dedication of their human guardians. For those who wish, fostering an elephant is also possible.



Day Tours To Elephant Orphanage In Nairobi
*Must Be Pre – Booked Early based on availability (Additional charges may apply for entrance fees)* Please inquire with us about this for more information.
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Elephant Nursery is open daily for visitors only from 11am to 12pm (1 hour). Visiting hours at the elephant orphanage: Public visit at 11h00 / Private visit at 15h00 / Foster parents visit at 17h00. Advance bookings are required for the latter two/members of the Public may choose to Foster specific baby Elephants in the Nursery and may be granted access to visit the nursery during late afternoon hours.
Visit Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage for an interaction with baby elephants and rhinos. Great place to see the elephants being fed and playing, just a few short feet from you.
Get the opportunity to adopt an Elephant Orphan or Rhino Orphan with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Kenya. Learn about the elephants, their life stories how the rescue conservation project works. This is the only place where you can really get close to the elephants and even touch them.
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