Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Attractions & Things to do

Spend the day visiting David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to observe baby and young orphaned elephants: viewing is strictly between 11am and 12pm.  you'll visit the Giraffe Center to experience a supervised feeding session.

NB: On Christmas Day 25th December - David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage will be closed for Holiday, we will offer alternative
Duration: 6 hours.

A day well spent visiting Giraffe Center, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Kazuri Beads and Bomas of Kenya. A memorable experience to see Rothschild giraffes from a raised observation platform, baby elephants at elephant orphanage, the most successful elephant and rhino rescue program in the world. Then enjoy a whistle-stop tour of Kenyan culture on a colorful journey through Kenyan tribes, cultures and traditions at Bomas of Kenya.
Duration: 10 hours.

Experience the chance to see the big FIVE (5) in this special tour. Visit the Nairobi National Park, elephant orphanage and feed the giraffes at the giraffes centre. This package is not only affordable but gives you liberty to explore the attraction site of your choice.

Kick off the morning with the untamed wilderness of Nairobi National Park, a rare city-based reserve teeming with lions, giraffes, and rhinos against the backdrop of city skyscrapers.

From the wild to the gentle, we’ll then whisk you to the elephant sanctuary which is a must-visit. At the giraffe center, where endangered Rothschild giraffes stretch their long necks for a friendly pet and treat.
Dive deep into Nairobi’s multifaceted beauty, all in one unforgettable day!"


Duration: 7 hours.

Looking for an exciting way to spend your layover at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Look no further! Join our fantastic layover tour and uncover the best of Nairobi's attractions while gaining a true sense of its captivating essence.

Your layover doesn't have to be dull! Jump on board our carefully curated layover tour, where you'll experience Nairobi's local culture, encounter wildlife, and more. Make every moment count during your short stay with us.

Embrace the adventure right from your airport pickup. Hop into our comfortable vehicle and let us whisk you away into the heart of this vibrant city. Don't miss out on making your layover memorable!
Duration: 3 to 10 hours.

Explore Nairobi City visiting the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Kazuri Beads. Get an outstanding experience getting up close and personal with Rothschild Giraffes at an eye level, seeing baby elephants at the elephant orphanage then enjoy the most amazing memorable experience tour of the Kazuri beads women factory.
Duration: 6 hours.

Take a day out of Nairobi's hustle and bustle and head to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Witness Visiting the only Elephant Orphanage within the city of Nairobi  meeting some of the largest mammals on earth and learn about their lives and how they survive in the wild. The visit takes place during feeding time viewing is strictly between 11:00 to 12:00
Duration: 4 hours.

Enjoy watching Giraffes and baby elephants at a close range in a safe, contained environment focused on rehabilitation and conservation. Visitors get to feed the giraffes on elevated feeding platforms which is an example of how they use their long, prehensile tongues to remove leaves from prickly acacia branches then learn and get more information about elephants and their conservation . This tour includes all entrance fees and private transportation for a hassle-free experience to Nairobi National park
Duration: 10 hours.

Explore Nairobi City, see some of Kenya’s outstanding wildlife and cultures in one full day.  This full-day tour that includes Visit to Giraffe Center, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, one of the most successful elephant rescues in the world, before heading Kobe Beads for a traditional bead workshop and a music and dance performance at Bomas of Kenya.  Our reliable professional Tour Guide and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient trip.
Duration: 10 hours.

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife on this day tour to Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Kazuri Bead and Nairobi National park. Animal lovers will love this full-day tour that takes visitors up close and personal with Africa’s majestic at the Giraffe Center and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an elephant orphanage, watch craftspeople creating traditional pottery beads at the Kazuri Beads Factory, then enjoy a 4-hour game drive through Nairobi National Park where you can see cheetahs, hyenas, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, many species of birds, and even the rare black rhino. All Park entrance fee and transport are all included in the package
Duration: 10 hours.

Get up-close with the endangered Rothschilds giraffe at the Giraffe center. The tour accords you the opportunity to interact with giraffe by seeing them with their special pellets. You'll also get to learn more of the Giraffe species distribution in Kenya & the available species in Kenya.
Get to see the orphaned baby elephants as they receive their specially formulated milk formula. You'll also here the story behind each elephant as they have different circumstances and reasons for them been at the sanctuary. We will provide you with a strategic spot where you'll be able to enjoy the baby elephants as they pass by. Enjoy a mad bath as the baby elephants' bond and play. Enjoy it all with the choice of Nairobi National Park.
Duration: 8 hours.

Explore and enjoy top Nairobi wildlife attractions, with opportunity to see Kenya’s famous animals, within Nairobi. A professional guide takes you directly to the elephant orphanage trust and the giraffe center to learn about them and the conservation efforts in place to protect these animals in the wild. Optional free complimentary tour to the beads women factory will enrich your experience. An option to include Nairobi National Park available.

Duration: 6 hours.

Discover the best of Nairobi's top attractions without leaving the city on this exceptional tour. Let a driver handle the traffic as you relax on your way to the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick and Nairobi National Park. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the conservation efforts at the David Sheldrick and the captivating wildlife at Nairobi National Park. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, gain insights into Nairobi's history, culture, and landmarks, making this tour a truly unforgettable experience.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

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
Duration: 3 hours.

Our Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre tour stands out for its seamless combination of urban proximity and rich wildlife experiences. Unlike other safaris, this tour takes you into a thriving wildlife sanctuary just a short drive from the city Centre, offering a perfect escape into the wild without the need for long travel times. You'll embark on a guided game drive to see lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and more in their natural habitat. Afterward, you'll visit the Giraffe Centre, where you'll have the rare opportunity to interact with the endangered Rothschild giraffes and learn about important conservation efforts. Perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Kenya's wildlife and support conservation initiatives while staying close to Nairobi.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Enjoy a mix of activities on this day tour of Nairobi attractions. Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Bomas of Kenya later in the afternoon.


Duration: 6 hours.

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.
Duration: 3 hours.

1. Giraffe Centre:

Rothschild Giraffe Conservation: The Giraffe Centre focuses exclusively on protecting and breeding the endangered Rothschild giraffe, one of the most endangered giraffe subspecies in the world.

2. Elephant Orphanage (David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust):

Rescue and Rehabilitation of Orphaned Elephants: The Elephant Orphanage is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants, many of which have lost their parents to poaching. It nurtures them until they are old enough to be reintroduced into the wild.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Experience a full-day private tour of Nairobi that takes you to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust , the Giraffe center, the Karen Blixen Museum, and Bomas of Kenya. This carefully curated itinerary blends wildlife conservation, rich history, and Kenya’s vibrant cultural traditions. With a private driver, you’ll enjoy the convenience of door-to-door transport, allowing you to visit all four attractions at your own pace, free from the rush of group tours.
Duration: 7 hours.

Enjoy a full day tour around Nairobi best Parks. Your first stop will be at the Giraffe center then head to the elephant orphanage before heading to the Nairobi National Park.
Duration: 8 hours.

Combine some of Nairobi’s top destination on a full-day trip to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Giraffe Centre, and the Kazuri bead factory. Door-to-door transport from your accommodations in Nairobi save you the stress of finding a series of taxis between sites, and you’ll have the unique chance to observe rescued elephants and Rothschild's giraffes from much closer than is possible in the wild.

Duration: 6 hours.

Enjoy guided day tour see Rothschild Giraffes at Giraffe Center and baby elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust . Pickup from nairobi hotel and transport are catered for which makes this tour extra appealing. Choose to be dropped off at other top Nairobi attractions at no extra cost to continue your tour on your own, or go back to your hotel.
Duration: 6 hours.

Enjoy a mix of activities on this day tour of Nairobi attractions. Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Center to meet young elephants and Rothschild's giraffes and learn about conservation efforts to save both species. Then visit the Kazuri bead factory and perhaps purchase a souvenir.
Duration: 6 hours.

Explore Nairobi National Park, a beautiful wildlife sanctuary located just outside Kenya's capital city but, despite its proximity, is home to a wide variety of native animal species. Get up close with species of rhino, lions, leopards, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and many more. Then get to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage for an outstanding experience getting up close and personal seeing baby elephants at the elephant orphanage.


Duration: 7 hours.

Explore Nairobi City visiting the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Kazuri Beads. Get an outstanding experience by observing these magnificent Rothschild Giraffes at eye level, seeing baby elephants at the elephant orphanage then enjoy the most amazing memorable experience tour of the Kazuri beads women factory.
Duration: 5 hours.

Our specialty is the ability to design unique tours and safaris to fit every type of tourist, from the budget to the luxury providing a unique opportunity to combine bush and beach tours within East Africa’s spectacular scenery and not forgetting the rest of the world hidden treasures!
Duration: 5 to 8 hours.

Volunteer at an Orphanage, visit Maasai Mara Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park.

This is a 2-Week Program designed with the concept of volunteer work, cultural immersion and game-viewing. You will meet local people as you volunteer and impact other people’s lives positively. Volunteers begin the first stage of their program by serving some of the most underprivileged and abandoned children in Kenya who need care and love.

As you spend your time and energy in this program, you will indeed realize how it’s a noble endeavor, as you provide hope for a better world for these children. In the second phase of the program we provide an opportunity to join a group to explore the grand country of the Maasai Mara game reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park.
Duration: 14 days.

Discover and experience Kenya’s cultural, historical & natural heritage without even having to leave the capital. Explore, learn and truly appreciate Kenya’s peoples cultural -historical way of life. Enjoy the wildlife as you see the baby elephants & giraffes on this wildlife tour & enjoy hassle-free, round-trip transportation directly from your hotel, with personalized insights provided by our local driver as you zip seamlessly between the dispersed locations.
Duration: 7 hours.

Explore Nairobi visiting the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Kazuri Beads, Nairobi National Museum and Snake park in one day. An outstanding experience getting up close and personal with Rothschild Giraffes at an eye level, cuddling baby elephants at the elephant orphanage then enjoy the best most amazing Kenya's rich Natural and Cultural Heritage at the Nairobi National Museum.
Duration: 1 day.

As you wait your next flight at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Join us for a tour and get to see Nairobis highlights and gain an insight into its fascinating scenery at Giraffe center and Elephant Orphanage.
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. Then visit Giraffe Centre, climbing onto a viewing platform to see endangered Rothchild's giraffes from the treetops. Pre-booking transport from your Nairobi Airport ensures a hassle-free trip to these two family-friendly wildlife destinations.


Duration: 5 hours.

Spend the day visiting David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to observe baby and young orphaned elephants: viewing is strictly between 11am and 12pm. Then, you'll visit the Beads center to experience how beads are made.

NB: On Christmas Day 25th December - David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage will be closed for Holiday, we will offer alternative
Duration: 5 hours.

Explore Nairobi City visiting the Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage a must do activities in Nairobi. Get an outstanding experience getting up close and personal with Rothschild Giraffes at an eye level, seeing baby elephants at the elephant orphanage, see them feed the young baby elephants on bottled milk as you take selfies. You can adopt a baby elephant here. This is one of the most informative and moving short tours within Nairobi city.
Duration: 6 hours.

Guided Tours with Experts:
Our knowledgeable guides are passionate about wildlife conservation and will unravel the secrets of the park's diverse ecosystem. Gain insights into the behaviors of the animals and the efforts to preserve this unique urban wilderness.

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Homeland Adventures (HADVEN-TOURS) Kenya - Your Gateway to Nairobi's Wild Side!
Duration: 7 to 9 hours.

This tour is an excellent way to begin or end your East Africa safari. It is also a perfect way of spending a day off work or just visiting and have free time to get the highlights of the city attractions in a day. Search out wildlife at Nairobi National Park, The one and only national park within a city in the world, See the fascinating city skyline from the National park while enjoying your early morning game drive. Located a few kilometers in the outskirts of Nairobi. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant of your choice or do some shopping in the nearby curio shops and visit the Giraffe Center for a close up look at the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Then conclude the tour by Stopping at the Karen Blixen Museum for Historical moment.
Duration: 6 hours.

The tour cuts across the Nairobi city exploring nature and history of Kenya.You will discover the diversity of the great city and even great hideouts for lunch.
Duration: 8 hours.

This tour is suitable for travelers having a short time in Nairobi. Get to visit Nairobi's top attraction places within a few hours. Get to learn more regarding wild animals and the sanctuaries in Nairobi. Booking this tour saves you the hustle of entrance fees as 2 of the attractions are all inclusive.
Duration: 6 hours.

This itinerary is unique because it blends wildlife conservation, cultural history, community empowerment, and personal interactions with endangered species, all while remaining relatively short and accessible. It’s perfect for travelers who want to experience the essence of Nairobi’s natural beauty and social initiatives in a single, immersive day.
Duration: 10 hours.

This experience is carried out by our experienced tour guides. We are very flexible to customize it as per the wishes and time availability of the guests. The areas mentioned are just the main areas that we will take our guests but we are flexible to go to other attractions that the clients will request. We are also flexible to conduct it for individuals, small and big groups of multiple vehicles.
Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

This tour is unique for several reasons:

Diverse Experiences: It combines wildlife safaris, cultural interactions, and scenic landscapes, allowing tourists to experience the best of Kenya's natural beauty and rich heritage.

Urban Wildlife Encounter: The inclusion of Nairobi National Park offers a rare opportunity to see wildlife minutes from a bustling city, showcasing the coexistence of urban life and nature.

Cultural Immersion: Engaging with the Maasai people in their village provides authentic cultural insights.

Variety of Landscapes: The tour offers a diverse range of stunning landscapes and ecosystems.

Conservation Focus: Visit to Shedrick highlights the importance of wildlife preservation and provide opportunities to support these initiatives.

Adventure Activities: The itinerary includes unique activities like hot air balloon rides over the Maasai Mara and biking in Hell's Gate National Park, adding an adventurous element to the experience.

Don't just travel - experience!

Duration: 9 days.

Visit the Giraffe Center and see giraffes up close and feed on a raised Platform. Then see baby elephants at the Elephant Orphanage, and get to know how they are rescued. You will later have a chance to have game drive at Nairobi National Park
Duration: 10 hours.

This is one of the top Nairobi attractions you should not miss while in Nairobi Kenya. All entrance fees except the $43 conservation fee and transportation are covered including pickup and drop-off to your place of stay. Get lifetime memories and make friends with this small-budget group joining the tour. Get all the information from our guide by asking all sorts of questions. visit all these attractions just in half a day. This tour fits people with limited time within the city of Nairobi.
Duration: 6 hours.

This is a unique short tour within the confines of Nairobi city But you will have the privilege to see a wide range of wild animals at the park including Lions, buffaloes , Gazelles, zebras, cheater, ostriches leopards and many species of birds . all up close.
Duration: 7 hours.

Spend your best day in Nairobi seeing some of Kenya’s remarkable wildlife and cultures without leaving Nairobi on a full-day tour that includes Giraffe Center, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Kazuri Beads Factory, Bomas of Kenya and dinner at Carnivore restaurant . Enjoy Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience best for Dinner in Nairobi after Safari in Kenya where meats such as crocodile, ostrich, lamb, turkey, pork and camel among other meat delicacies are grilled on traditional Masai swords.
Traveling to each destination in a private vehicle ensures a comfortable day of exploring without the hassle of arranging separate transport, and door-to-door service ensures even more time for sightseeing.


Duration: 12 hours.

Our Ecotourism Practice enables us to facilitate the package with less of a struggle. Being in Kenya either in transit or for a day we got you covered with an amazing and memorable experience of our unique attractions in the city. Doing a game drive Safari Nairobi National park is the only national park in the city in the world with the expectation of sightseeing the big 4 out of the big 5. After the Morning Game drives, We visit several other attractions just to mention David Sheldrick Animal Orphanage which happens daily from 11 am-12 pm, Here you will accomplish the big 5 after seeing the baby elephants feeding on their formula milk, thereafter experiencing Wild meat at Carnivore restaurant, Visit Giraffe center, Karen Blixen National Museum "Out of Africa" shop in one of the community development shops displaying several souvenirs and gifts for your friends back home. The program is iced by having a visit to a coffee factory Safari for sampling different coffees.
Duration: 3 to 9 hours.

While some Nairobi tours just make short stops at the Nairobi national park, this itinerary is designed for more comprehensive game drives with 4-5 hrs watching free roaming animals including rhinos, lions, giraffes, buffalos among others.
Duration: 5 hours.

David shedrick wildlife trust is one of the best places to visit in Nairobi. The orphanage takes care of rescued baby elephants. You are able to adopt your preferred baby Elephant for a year. You have a chance to visit local wood crafts shop for local shopping. The driver is friendly and accommodating in this tour.
Duration: 5 hours.