3-Hour Elephant Encounter in Nairobi at David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Support and learn about orphan elephant rehabilitation
• 02 Witness playful feeding sessions with baby elephants
• 03 Engage in educational presentations on elephant conservation
• 04 Interact closely with orphaned elephants in their habitat
• 05 Contribute to elephant conservation efforts

Immerse yourself in the remarkable stories of resilience and compassion at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi. Learn about the Trust's conservation efforts, the threats facing Africa's elephants, and its pioneering work rescuing, rehabilitating, and reintroducing orphaned calves to the wild. This visit offers an unforgettable encounter with these gentle giants and a deeper understanding of the urgent need for their protection.

It is an unparalleled experience, allowing you to get up close and candid with the world's biggest land mammals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nairobi, Tsavo East National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Elephant Encounters at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

• You will be picked up from your hotel at 10:00 hrs. Just 25 minutes from the city centre is the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, one of the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation programs in the world. The Trust was founded in 1977 in memory of David Sheldrick, a founding Warden of Tsavo East National Park. Among its many roles, it rescues orphaned and wounded baby elephants and rehabilitates them before reintroducing them to their natural habitat.
• The elephants in their care are fed each day at 11:00 a.m. This feeding takes place in public, during which a warden narrates the story of each calf. It is an unparalleled experience, allowing you to get up close and candid with the world's biggest land mammals. It is also an opportunity to learn how man's activities affect nature and how you can make a difference.
• Later, transfer back to your hotel or airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport
• Entry fees
• Experienced English-speaking driver guide

What's Not Included

• Tips for the driver guide
• Any donations in support of the Trust

Know before you go

• Booking should be done 3 months prior.
• The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a beacon of hope for Africa's elephants, offers a poignant and intimate experience in Nairobi. Founded in 1977, this pioneering organization is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and reintroducing orphaned elephants back into the wild.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.