Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour
Visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi. Watch baby elephants being fed, play in the mud, and support elephant conservation. Book your Nairobi elephant tour today.
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour – Nairobi
Meet rescued baby elephants up close!
Our Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour gives you the chance to watch orphaned baby elephants being fed, playing in the mud, and learning survival skills before they’re reintroduced into the wild. This is one of the most heartwarming and educational Nairobi excursions — perfect for families, wildlife lovers, and anyone short on time.
Why Visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage?
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Visiting Hours
Open daily from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (1 hour only).
Guests watch elephants being bottle-fed and playing in the mud.
Exclusive adoption visits can be arranged in the evening (advance booking required).
Note: Due to its popularity, advance booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour Itinerary
Option 1: Half-Day Tour
Pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport at 9:30 AM.
Drive to Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.
1-hour visit: watch feeding, mud bath, and conservation talk.
Drop-off back to Nairobi by 1:00 PM.
Option 2: Combine with Nairobi Excursions
Elephant Orphanage + Giraffe Centre
Elephant Orphanage + Nairobi National Park
Elephant Orphanage + Karen Blixen Museum
Perfect for travelers who want to maximize a half or full day in Nairobi.
What You’ll Experience
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Watch baby elephants being fed from giant milk bottles.
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Learn about their journey from rescue to release back into the wild.
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Witness their playful personalities as they roll in the mud.
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Understand the critical role of elephant conservation in Kenya.
FAQs – Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour
The public visit is 1 hour (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM).
Yes. Spaces are limited, so advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Yes! For $50 per year, you can adopt a baby elephant and even join special adoption visits.
Absolutely – kids love watching the baby elephants play and feed.
Yes! Popular combos include Elephant Orphanage + Giraffe Centre + Nairobi National Park.
Inside Nairobi National Park, about 30 minutes from the city center.
Comfortable clothes, camera, sunscreen, hat, and water.
Yes – pickups and drop-offs are included in all our packages.
It’s one of the world’s leading elephant rescue centers, founded in 1977 by Daphne Sheldrick.