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Are you planning a Safari trip to Kenya but you are interested in booking a Kenya safari including visit to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is world-renowned for its work rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned baby elephants and rhinos. The SWT Nursery, located in Nairobi National Park, is where an orphan’s journey begins a journey that will culminate, many years down the line, in their reintegration back into the wild. The public visit takes place every day, except 25th December, from 11am to 12 noon.
During this time, we are delighted to welcome those with a confirmed booking to join us for an unforgettable hour with the Nursery herd. Funds from your visit help support the rescue and rehabilitation of the orphaned elephants in our care. Here is a detailed itinerary of a Kenya safari including visit to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage;
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive to Nairobi and transfer to airport for overnight
Day 2: Full Day in Nairobi
After breakfast,
Nairobi National Park
Just a stone’s throw away from Nairobi’s bustling central business district lies Nairobi National Park. Stretching across vast grasslands against the urban skyline, it serves as a sanctuary for an array of wildlife, from the majestic black rhino to prowling lions, elusive leopards, swift cheetahs, and more. Amidst scattered acacia bushes, this haven also teems with buffalo herds, graceful giraffes, and a plethora of bird species, boasting over 400 recorded varieties. Visitors can indulge in the park’s picnic spots, three campsites, and scenic walking trails, offering a serene retreat for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
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 the protection of wildlife and the preservation of habitats in East Africa.
Important Update: The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has mandated that Nairobi National Park gate entry fees must be paid by all those visiting the SWT Nairobi Nursery. It is important to note this is separate to our Nursery entry donation, which still needs to be paid to us on the day of your visit. We encourage you to review the information below about these new fees and to arrive early on the date of your booked visit. We cannot delay the start of the public visit, or extend it for late arrivals.
Giraffe Centre
The Giraffe Centre is open from 9 AM to 5 PM, seven days a week. Feeding and tours operate throughout this time. . Proceeds from entry fees go towards our conservation education work
Kazuri Beads
KAZURI BEADS LIMITED is located in Karen – Nairobi Kenya. Kazuri, which means “small and beautiful” in Swahili, began in 1975 as a tiny workshop experimenting In making ceramic beads made by hand.
Day 3: Nairobi – Nakuru Drive time 5+ hours
Depart your lodge after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in Lake Nakuru National Park and proceed directly on a game-drive.
Enjoy hot lunch at the lodge. After lunch proceed on another game drive. Lake Nakuru bird life is world-renowned and offers over 400 species of both aquatic and terrestrial bird.
Lake Nakuru animals include: Black and White Rhino, buffalo, leopard, lion, Rothschild’s giraffe, White and Black Colobus monkey, eland, steenbok, impala, Chandlers Reed buck, dik dik, rock hyrax, klipspringer, hippo and clawless otter.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve Drive time 5+ hours
This morning we depart the hotel after breakfast and drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino.
Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game drive.
The Mara Game Reserve is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see.
Residents among the Park’s are: Maasai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousand of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles.
Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Maasai Mara
Early morning breakfast and depart the lodge with your packed lunch boxes for a full day game viewing across the rich tree studded grassland and rolling hills. At lunchtime, our guide will pick a scenic (and safe) spot where you will enjoy your lunch and hear animals howling, birds chirping and the mighty Mara River flowing across the savannah bringing life to the park. After watching more of the spectacle that never gets dull, transfer back to your lodge. Dinner and overnight stay in Masai Mara
Day 6: Depart Masai Mara back to Nairobi
Early morning breakfast, go for a morning game drive as you exit the park back to Nairobi to end the safari
What is the best time to visit Kenya?
Kenya can be visited throughout the year and the best time is during the months of December to February and then June to October which is relatively dry than March to May and November and the best time to witness the great wildebeest migration.
Why book Kenya Kenya safari including visit to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Through Eco Adventure Safaris?
Eco Adventure Safaris offers unrivalled and professional tour and travel services in Uganda, Kenya, Congo, Tanzania and Rwanda. Since then, Eco Adventure Safaris as established herself as one of the leading tour operator in all these countries including Kenya. Eco Adventure Safaris boosts of a professional office and field team that takes care of all your requests and inquiries. We are full members of AUTO (Association of Uganda Tour Operators) and work closely with Kenya Wildlife Services. We are highly recommended on Trip Advisor as well as Trust Pilot. Our website is one of the best and reliable point to help you start preparing for your Kenya safari as we have the best and update information that you can rely on. Eco Adventure Safaris is owned and run by Ugandans who have explored Kenya and as such, you will be dealing with a team that sells what they know.