Elephant Orphanage Private Tour | Daphne Sheldrick
Elephant Orphanage Private Tour | Daphne Sheldrick
Overview
Experience the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Private Tour
The Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Private Tour is widely considered the most successful orphan-elephant rescue program in the world. Specifically, this sanctuary provides a critical safety net for young calves who have been orphaned due to human-wildlife conflict or habitat loss. Furthermore, our private excursions ensure you enjoy a seamless journey from your hotel in a luxury 4×4 Land Cruiser. Consequently, you can focus entirely on the sight of these playful infants enjoying their midday milk feeding. In addition, our silver-level guides provide deep insights into the rehabilitation process. Therefore, this tour is a must-see for anyone passionate about wildlife conservation and ethical tourism.
What to Expect on Your Elephant Orphanage Private Tour
When you book this exclusive Nairobi elephant excursion, your experience begins with a professional pick-up at your residence or hotel in Nairobi. Initially, we coordinate the timing to ensure you arrive exactly when the elephants are brought out for their daily exercise. Moreover, you will witness the unique bond between the keepers and their charges. Specifically, you might see a young elephant draped in a blanket or playing with a giant football. However, because this is a private tour, you won’t have to worry about the logistics of local traffic. Instead, you can relax and enjoy the expert commentary from your seasoned tour consultant.
The Impact of the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Private Tour
Choosing the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Private Tour through Back of Africa Adventure Limited means you are directly supporting habitat protection across Kenya. Historically, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has successfully raised over 300 orphans. Specifically, the long-term goal is to eventually reintegrate these majestic animals back into the wild within Tsavo National Park. Ultimately, your visit helps fund the milk, medicine, and 24-hour veterinary care required for their survival. In addition, we often assist our guests in the elephant fostering process during the visit. Therefore, this journey is more than just a photo opportunity; it is a meaningful contribution to Kenya’s natural heritage.
Schedule Details
Day Trip Brief Itinerary
You can visit between 11am and 12 noon every day, and see the elephants being fed and playing. In addition, there is a keeper who will give a talk about the elephants, where they came from, how they are getting on, and how some of the previous orphans are progressing.
You can get really close to the elephants. The orphanage also takes in rhinos and so if you are lucky you will get the chance to see a young rhino
Daphne & David Sheldrick Animal Orphanage
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is a small flexible charity, established in memory of David Sheldrick, famous Naturalist and founder Warden of Kenya’s giant Tsavo East National Park in which he served from 1948 until 1976.
Pick up time 10.00am every Day
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What's Included
- Accommodation
- All Activities
- Breakfast
- Hotel Rent
- Lunch
- Meals
- Transport
- Welcome Drinks
What's Excluded
- Additional Services
- Government-imposed taxes
- Personal items
- Tips
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