Elephants Orphanage Tour From Nairobi with Optional Giraffe Centre

Elephants Orphanage Tour From Nairobi with Optional Giraffe Centre

By Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya
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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. If desired, you can add a trip to the Giraffe Centre, climbing onto a viewing platform to see endangered Rothchild's giraffes from the treetops. Pre-booking transport from your Nairobi hotel ensures a hassle-free trip to these two family-friendly wildlife destinations.
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Ages 3-90, max of 100 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English, French, Spanish
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Highlights

  • All Entrance fee
  • Pick up and drop off within Nairobi
  • Transport
  • Entry/Admission - Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
What's not included
  • Lunch own expense (available for purchase)
  • Pay National park Conservation fee USD45 per person which is Mandatory to access Elephant Orphanage


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick up available at your Nairobi Hotel, Airport, Airbnb, Private Apartments
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, Nairobi Kenya
      • Wilson Airport, Nairobi Kenya
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45313P144

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • Pay National park Conservation fee USD45 per person which is Mandatory to access Elephant Orphanage
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45313P144

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        • 1
          The tour starts by picking you from your Hotel 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. 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. 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.
        About the operator
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        • Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya
          4.8 of 5 bubbles863
          Nairobi, Kenya
          Joined in March 2016
        • Dwhits125
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Nature Experience
          This was a great experience at the end of our morning game drive. The place was well-maintained and organised and the presentation was informative. Great to get up close to the elephants who all seemed to be in good health :)
          Written March 21, 2025
        • ana maria s
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing!
          Amazing experience. Peter was super nice and friendly. Would give it 10 stars if I could! The beads center was an incredible experience for the end of the tour
          Written March 15, 2025
        • Bnasty6969
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Ask for Stephen!
          Stephen was AMAZING. We knew you could do both of these activities without a guide but decided to book with Gracepatt to save us some stress. That decision was definitely the way to go when I wasn't able to get my Nairobi national park payment information to work. I was able to Pesapal Gracepatt and they booked our entry tickets for us. That would have totally shut us down and ruined our day if we Ubered there ourselves. Stephen knew where to go to get the best viewing experience. He told us a ton of information about the animals. The best part of our entire experience is the photos he took of us! The pictures are so much more special than if we took selfies on our phones. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone in Nairobi. We booked this on the same day we were flying back to America and had a wonderful day!
          Written March 11, 2025
        • 843pamelaa
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing family experience
          Amazing experience. We loved seeing the babies drinking their milk and learning the fun facts. My niece is a teen and this was her favorite experience in Nairobi. Lots of families and students groups. You can touch the elephants which is awesome.
          Written March 8, 2025
        • Nancy J
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great introduction to Nairobi highlights.
          Really enjoyed this excursion. Joe, who was our guide and driver, was personable and knowledgeable and guided us around the venues. Found us an excellent spot for lunch. And don't overlook the Bomas outing. Four different primary and secondary school groups were in the audience when we attended and seeing young people experience and engage with their own history and culture was invaluable. The giraffes and elephants are adorable, too. And the bead excursion introduced us to local working women. Great outing!
          Written March 7, 2025
        • Inspire572903
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best. Layover. Ever.
          Peter was an amazing guide. He turned a layover into its own exciting trip. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and kind. The tour company got in touch with me early to discuss my pickup and was responsive when contacted. The giraffes were my favorite, but all the stops were nice for a quick day tour of Nairobi.
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        • Relax257597
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          So much more than just flamingos
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        • U4796QTlisap
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          Written February 24, 2025
        • yovanm549
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          We had amazing experience in Kenya… our guide Martin was exceptional and we enjoyed every moment with him… views were out of this world… and we are so happy to be here
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        • ashantiw2025
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          Great experience
          I had a wonderful experience. It’s worth the trip. The elephants was amazing. The cultural bead shop were very nice. The tribal dancers were amazing.
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        • Relax257597
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          All the animals!
          Amazing trip! Titus was a great guide finding more animals than I imagined possible including two lions. It’s a long day, but I highly recommend this tour if you are in Nairobi!
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        • Jennyblandon
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Long Layover Must!
          I usually avoid long layovers (12 hours), but this is by far the best one I’ve ever experienced. Firstly, the tour is private, so you do not need to wait on a group or anything, which means more time to see the park. Booking was simple. The excursion representative contacted me after booking to confirm all the details. The day of, Peter our tour guide, was in constant contact with me. As long as you have Whatsapp, everything should run smooth. We were picked up by Peter at the airport with our personal item and carry-on and had more than enough space. The experience itself was beautiful. Seeing all the animals in their natural environment is truly magical. Peter was awesome and knowledgeable. He truly tries to find all the animals. We only missed the lions but he tried his best, so we appreciated it. He allowed us time to buy some souvenirs. We got back to the airport in time to relax and wait for our flight. 10/10 would recommend!
          Written February 17, 2025
        • joseflR8436TL
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          Great experience overall. Really loved the elephant orphanage. Wife adored the dancers! Great driver! Lots of shopping time for those that like that!
          Written February 16, 2025
        • lesleymullan
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          Written February 13, 2025
        • L7378UFmariad
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day in Amboseli National Park
          I had a great day in the Amboseli National Park. The guide - John was wonderful in spotting the animals. Communication throughout was great and I would highly recommend this tour to everyone (despite of a long day..it's totally worth it!)
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