Kenya · Wildlife

Baby Elephants Tour at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi

1 Hour Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nairobi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant nursery
  • 02 Watch orphaned baby elephants during feeding time
  • 03 Learn the rescue stories behind the elephants
  • 04 Experience a wildlife conservation visit in Nairobi National Park
  • 05 Optional elephant adoption sponsorship opportunity
  • 06 Private hotel pickup and drop-off included

Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi for a memorable close-up encounter with orphaned baby elephants during their public feeding time. Learn about the Trust’s rescue and rehabilitation work, hear the elephants’ stories, and watch them being bottle-fed at the nursery in Nairobi National Park.

This short wildlife experience is ideal for travellers who want to support conservation while enjoying one of Nairobi’s most heartwarming animal encounters. Private pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Play with the baby elephants as they are bottle-fed.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Nairobi National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Baby Elephants Tour

Head to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see the Orphaned Elephants Being Fed in the mid-morningFrom235Book NowConfirm availability first.

Learn more about their stories and how they survived. Optional adopt one of them and get to sponsor it for a whole year as you get Monthly updates on their progress. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates the world’s most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program and is one of the pioneering conservation organizations for wildlife and habitat protection.PLEASE NOTE: The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is world-renowned for its work in rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned baby elephants. The Nursery, located in Nairobi National Park, is where an orphan’s journey begins. Although the Nursery is open to the public every day from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, the number of visitors is limited to a maximum of 200. If you wish to include the 11 a.m. public visit in your Nairobi tour, please check availability and add this to your trip.Tour Summary
10:00 am: Pick up from your city Hotel.
11:00 am: Play with the baby elephants as they are bottle-fed.
12:30 am: After this incredible experience drop off at your hotel.Estimated Tour Time: 3 hours.Departure Location: City Center or City Hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nairobi. 2 cities · 1 Hour

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned Saloon Car
  • Entry/Admission - David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

What's Not Included

  • TIP OR GRATUITY
  • FOOD AND DRINKS

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Nairobi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Nairobi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 hour finishes where it began, in Pickup service provided in Nairobi..

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