Elephant walking beside a young calf on open ground

Catalogue package 048

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Nursery Tour

Kenya1 dayday tour

Journey overview

Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Nursery inside Nairobi National Park and learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants. The public visit is currently held from 11:00 to 12:00 and is available only to visitors with a confirmed advance booking.

Safari Highlights

  • One-hour Nairobi Nursery public visit
  • Elephant rescue and rehabilitation interpretation
  • Advance booking required
  • Separate KWS and SWT fee procedures

The route

  1. 01

    Nairobi

  2. 02

    Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Nursery

  3. 03

    Nairobi

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Nursery Visit

    Meet your Land Rail Safaris driver in Nairobi and travel toward the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Nursery. Arrive early enough to complete the required Nairobi National Park gate procedures before the fixed public visiting hour. During the visit, observe the orphaned elephants during their midday routine and listen to the keepers explain their stories and the Trust’s conservation work. After the visit, return to Nairobi or continue to another confirmed attraction.

Safari FAQs

Do I need an advance booking?

Yes. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust states that the Nairobi Nursery public visit is strictly by advance booking.

What time is the visit?

The Trust currently states 11:00 to 12:00 daily except 25 December.

Are KWS park fees included in the Nursery donation?

No. The Trust states that Nairobi National Park entry fees are separate from the Nursery donation.

Can visitors feed the elephants?

No. The Trust states that only keepers feed and directly interact with the orphans.

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