The Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour from Nairobi was an unforgettable experience and one of the highlights of my visit to Kenya. The tour was well organized, with convenient hotel pickup and a knowledgeable guide who shared interesting information throughout the journey. Seeing the rescued baby elephants up close was truly heartwarming. Learning about their individual stories, the conservation efforts behind their rescue, and watching them play and feed was both educational and inspiring. The staff were passionate and dedicated, making the experience even more meaningful. The tour is perfect for travelers with limited time, as it offers a unique wildlife encounter without requiring a full-day commitment. I highly recommend this excursion to families, animal lovers, and anyone interested in wildlife conservation. It was a memorable, rewarding, and worthwhile experience that I would gladly do again. Thank you to the team for this amazing tour and will highly recommend this tour to my friends.
Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour from Nairobi
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $75 / person
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 14 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sabilom Kenya Tours & Safaris
Description
Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust on a half-day tour of a Nairobi elephant orphanage that’s home to adorable baby elephants that have been rescued by conservationists. Unlike some tour options that feature a long list of stops, the focus is on the elephant orphanage alone, so you’ll have even more time to watch the baby elephants bottle feed and play with their keepers
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 10+)
- $75
- Child (ages 3–9)
- $65
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $135.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
The tour starts by picking you from your Hotel/Home within Nairobi 9:30AM. We will drive you to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust have a walk through the little center from 11am - 12pm in an open space, with a rope fence around it. The youngest elephants come trotting out of the bush to greet their keepers who stand at the ready with giant bottles of milk. For the next 10-15 minutes you can watch each little one slurp and gargle their milk. When they're done, there's water to play with and keepers to nudge and get hugs from. While you get to watch them play and take photos. You find out how old they were when they arrived at the orphanage, where they were rescued from, and what got them into trouble. The most common reasons for getting orphaned being: mother's poached, falling into wells, and human/wildlife conflict. Once the youngest are all fed, they are led back into the bush, and it's the turn of the 2-3 year olds. Some of them can feed themselves, and some are still fed by their keepers. It's very cute to watch them hold their giant milk bottles in their trunks and close their eyes with joy as they make quick work of several gallons of milk.
What's included
Included
Pick up and drop off within Nairobi
Small Group Tour
Professional driver guide
Not included
Lunch own expense (available for purchase)
Pickup Locations & Times
Our driver guide will come to pick you up at your hotel lobby within Nairobi
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
14 reviews
How it compares in Nairobi
- Starting price $75 is close to the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Nairobi
Excurgo comparison of 4,212 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour from Nairobi take?
Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour from Nairobi lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour from Nairobi cost?
Prices start at $75 per person for this Nairobi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $135. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour from Nairobi run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM.
How much does Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour from Nairobi cost for children?
Children aged 3–9 pay from $65, adults from $75.
Can I cancel Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour from Nairobi for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Our driver guide will come to pick you up at your hotel lobby within Nairobi Pickup points include Rosa Mystica Christian Guest House, 37 On Kikambala.
What languages is Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour from Nairobi offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour from Nairobi worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sabilom Kenya Tours & Safaris.
Reviews(14)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
N
A Must-Do Wildlife Experience in Kenya
T
BABY ELEPHANT AND RHINO VISIT
I have to say althoigh ive visited before a few years back this is still magical for me, without the dedication of the Sheldrick trust all these baby elephants and rhinos would just die the keepers show how much they love their jobs admission to sheldrick is very reasonable the ideal scenario for a visit is to combine with a trip to the Nairobi national park as without it seems steep to pay park entrance fee and not explore , if you are able adopt one it will stay with you forever
R
Sheldrick elephant orphanage and giraffe Sanctuary
Stephen pointed out interesting landmarks along the drive to orphanage and the sanctuary. He was very accommodating and flexible, which allowed us to make the most of our day. It was a lovely day with a great guide.
N
Amazing place and loads of good work.
Great work done by the team in this place. It requires lots of patience to keep up with good work here. The amazing part is a soon as the elephants become independent they are send back to the wild. Well done and keep doing a good job.
S
Disappointed, use another company.
We were very upset that we arrived too late for the baby elephant feeding. We were taken to a Maasai gift shop first instead of going directly to the sanctuary so we had a good view. It was the experience we paid for and to miss the best part was a huge disappointment.
M
Have You Ever Petted an Elephant?
Not only do you get to learn about how the elephants are rescued, rehabilitated, and cared for, you get to pet them! They walk up to the fence to get pets, and you can discern the individual personalities of each elephant. One tried to eat my foot! lol. It was a moving experience to be able to engage with these majestic creatures up close and personally. Plus your entry fees help support the mission. Well worth it!
W
Appreciate their work
Really appreciate the work being done by the people here. The young elephants are really well looked after and are happy. The hour spent with them is really fulfilling.
D
The pickup and drop off...
The pickup and drop off was seamless and we had the best driver, John, who was so helpful and attentive! The elephants were also amazing to see.
P
Amazing last day in Kenya
Elephants were so adorable and funny, tour guide and driver were both amazing and provided valuable information about not only Nirobi but all of Kenya!
T
To the elephant orphanage with a driver for 1/2 day
We loved seeing the orphaned elephants and rhino. The driver was really good and I would definitely go again. We also went to a bead factory and a shop with beautiful wood carvings
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