Nairobi
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Where orphaned elephants are raised for a life back in the wild
Bordering Nairobi National Park, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust runs the world's most successful orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation programme. During a single daily public visiting hour, guests watch the youngest orphans return from the forest for their mud baths and milk feeds, as keepers share each calf's story. It is a moving, intimate encounter and a direct window into hands-on conservation — best experienced as part of a Nairobi day safari.
Highlights
- Daily orphan-elephant mud bath and feeding hour
- Meet keepers and hear each rescued calf's story
- Foster an orphan elephant to support the Trust
- Combines seamlessly with a Nairobi National Park game drive
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At a Glance
- Best Time to Visit
- Year-round; the public visit runs daily around late morning
- Signature Wildlife
- Orphaned African elephantOccasional orphaned rhinoNairobi National Park wildlife nearby