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  1. Visiting Kenya

    The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, known as Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, is a charity in Kenya, a registered charity in England and Wales number 1103836, and is supported by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA, Inc. a 501(c)3 in the United States (EIN 30-0224549)

  2. SWT FAQs

    If you did not find an answer to your question among our FAQs, please do get in touch. If you are enquiring about visiting, please select the Kenya office from the drop down menu. We will answer as quickly as possible, but please do allow up to 48 hrs to receive a response. Find help and answers to frequently asked questions from the Sheldrick ...

  3. Visiting the Sheldrick Trust Nairobi Nursery

    You can support us directly in Kenya, as well as through the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA, a 501(c)(3), and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK, a registered charity in England & Wales. Find out more Adopt : If you are in a position to give, adopting an orphan in our care is an engaging and deeply impactful way to support our work.

  4. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

    I visited David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, that is a non-profit trust, in January 2020. It was a unique and unforgettable experience At 11 am, the 17 orphan baby elephants come with their keepers around a muddy waterhole. Baby elephants are aged from 1-month to 3 years old. Firstly, we can see keepers feeding baby elephants with milk bottles.

  5. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Visit in Nairobi, Kenya

    1.) The Public Feeding Time. This is the most common way to visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The public feeding is held every day at 11 am and currently costs $15 USD per adult and $5 USD per child. The public feeding is capped at 100 people per day and you MUST book ahead of time with the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust!

  6. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

    Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is a leader in African wildlife conservation. Through its Orphans' Project, SWT has raised over 320 orphaned elephants and rhinos. When grown, each orphan is reintegrated into a protected wilderness. The SWT Nursery, located in Nairobi National Park, is the first stage, where new rescues ...

  7. Nairobi's Elephant Orphanage: Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

    You can only visit for one hour though from 11 am-12 pm. This is when the elephants come out and the staff tell you about their procedures, the elephants' stories, and the importance of conservation. Admission only costs $7 (or 500 Kenyan shillings). The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is cash only.

  8. Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi: The Complete Guide

    Address. KWS Central Workshop Gate, Magadi Rd, Nairobi, Kenya. Phone +254 111 044200. Web Visit website. If you're planning a trip to Kenya, there are many reasons to extend your layover in Nairobi. At the top of the list is the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's Orphans' Project, which rescues, rehabilitates, and ultimately releases baby ...

  9. The Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi: an ethical animal experience

    There are two visiting sessions daily for the Sheldrick elephant orphanage in Nairobi. One is for the general public and one for those who sponsor an orphan with the trust. FAQs from Sheldrick Wildlife Trust including Visit Info. Elephant orphanage visit- general public: The Nairobi elephant orphanage is open to the general public from 11 to ...

  10. A Private Visit to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

    Here Is Africa - Andy August 9, 2022. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was founded by Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick DBE in memory of her late husband David Leslie William Sheldrick WBE. Much like the late David Sheldrick, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) has been a pioneer in conservation for nature and wildlife in East Africa.

  11. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Visit

    The driver will pick you up and drop you back when you choose. The SWT 11:00-12:00 visit costs US$20 per person (age 12 and above) and US$5 per child (age 11 or under). The rates for Kenya residents and citizens are Ksh2000 and Ksh500 respectively. The session can be quite busy with other overseas visitors as well as Kenyans, including school ...

  12. What To Expect When Visiting Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

    Nowadays, the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is run by the daughter of Daphne and David Sheldrick: Angela. However, the wildlife trust does not only care for elephants. It also raises endangered rhinos. Nonetheless, when you book a public visit to the wildlife trust, you will only see the elephants.

  13. How to Visit Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

    The airport is located 27 km (17 mi) or about a 40-minute drive from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's Elephant Orphanage. A taxi or Uber can be taken from the airport or from your hotel in Nairobi. A taxi will cost about KES 2,773 ($25 USD) from the airport. Another way to get to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is by tour.

  14. Review of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi, Kenya

    The Sheldrick Trust is run by the daughter of the founder, and is looking after orphaned elephants, and at the time of visiting (June 2024) one baby rhino. You'll be directed to a small mud bath enclosure where the staff is ready to feed the babies. The MC will give you all the details about every resident of the facilities.

  15. About the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: A Haven for Elephants and Rhinos

    Born from one family's passion for Kenya and its wilderness, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was established 45 years ago and is best known for its Orphans' Project, the first and most successful elephant orphan rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is a pioneering conservation organisation, dedicated to ...

  16. AMAZING EXPERIENCE

    There used to be a time where you could visit the nursery only. Now Kenya Wildlife Service and the Sheldrick Trust have merged and they make you pay the whole package for nursery AND Nairobi National Park. This new arrangement will exclude people from visiting the nursery who can't and don't want to afford the part for the National Park.

  17. Our Visit to The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust & Giraffe Centre in Nairobi

    The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust allows the public to visit and see first-hand how they care for the elephants. Every day (apart from Christmas day), at 11am, they hold a public feeding. During the public feeding time, you'll see the elephants being fed by their caretakers. You will also learn information about each elephant.

  18. SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

    Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is a leader in African wildlife conservation. Through its Orphans' Project, SWT has raised over 320 orphaned elephants and rhinos. When grown, each orphan is reintegrated into a protected wilderness. The SWT Nursery, located in Nairobi National Park, is the first stage, where new rescues are nurtured by an ...

  19. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi

    Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Karen Blixen Museum, and Bomas of Kenya on a full-day, private tour that combines wildlife, history, and Kenya's diverse traditional cultures. Exploring Nairobi with a private driver ensures you can reach all three sites in a single day without being hurried by a group, while enjoying the security ...

  20. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

    Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (@sheldricktrust) • Instagram photos and videos. 2M Followers, 73 Following, 7,801 Posts - Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (@sheldricktrust) on Instagram: "Saving Kenya's orphaned elephants and securing a future for all wildlife. Learn about our conservation work and meet the orphans in our care:"

  21. What is the best way to get to Sheldrick, go on a

    I will recommend that if you want to visit David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust you can spent a night at Longview suites hotel which is just 2km to that elephant orphanage. At long view suites they will only charge you 5 usd per person going and coming back and you will only leave the only 5 minutes before entry time and you have a great time there ...

  22. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: Haven for Elephants & Rhinos

    The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, known as Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, is a charity in Kenya, a registered charity in England and Wales number 1103836, and is supported by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA, Inc. a 501(c)3 in the United States (EIN 30-0224549)

  23. Nairobi, Kenya

    Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage. Located right next to the Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is one of the animal sanctuaries that will be the ...

  24. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

    6,928 likes, 81 comments - sheldricktrust on June 26, 2024: "Meet Kaluku's resident guard duiker, Harvey. All we can say is — poor Boozle! (Wait for it… you'll see what we mean.) Boozle may tower above the pint-sized antelope, but he's no match for Harvey in go-mode. You'll hear Keeper Peter inviting the ostrich to un-ruffle his feathers in more peaceful territory, while Harvey ...

  25. Orphans / Adopt an Orphan

    The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, known as Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, is a charity in Kenya, a registered charity in England and Wales number 1103836, and is supported by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA, Inc. a 501(c)3 in the United States (EIN 30-0224549)

  26. Hi! Do you know if I can book a private visit...

    Posting guidelines. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi: "Hi! Do you know if I can book a private visit..." | Check out answers, plus see 6,885 reviews, articles, and 4,907 photos of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, ranked No.3 on Tripadvisor among 2,605 attractions in Nairobi.