Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is a leader in African wildlife conservation. Through its Orphans' Project, SWT has raised over 320 orphaned elephants …
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Mar 15, 2025
This is such a fantastic place to visit. We had a night stay in Nairobi so decided to use that time to visit the orphanage. I'm so glad we did. You do have to book in advance and the visit is only fo…Full review by Angela S
Mar 12, 2025
This place is amazing in every way. I can’t imagine the work that goes into what they do to save so many precious animals. One of the best experiences of my life.Full review by Lainey D
Mar 7, 2025
The David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is a definite must do when in Nairobi. The elephant orphanage is the best iv visited, professionally managed and excellently presented. It is located within N…Full review by stuffmatters
Hi, I keep seeing people say come early to get a spot. I am planning on coming with my 2year old baby, what time do you suggest we get there for a nice spot?
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Prior to arriving make sure to make the following payments 1)entry of vehicle 2)entry of each person. Have the receipts/pdfs with the confirmation saved on your phone and ready. FYI …
Prior to arriving make sure to make the following payments 1)entry of vehicle 2)entry of each person. Have the receipts/pdfs with the confirmation saved on your phone and ready. FYI we paid for our uber to visit as well and paid him to stay the entire visit (much cheaper and easier imo - rem it’s only an hr of a visit). Processing at the gate is approx 10-15min, walking down to section approx 5-10min. Visit of orphans and stories approx 1hr
Absolutely not. It's nothing like a zoo. You're only allowed to enter one area for one hour to see the baby elephants. There's no cages or bars like a zoo. It's a magical experience.
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Can I visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Orphanage in Nairobi and how much does it cost?
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