The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was founded over 40 years ago out of one family’s love for Kenya and its wildlife. Shedrick Trust organization focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants and rhinos. Visitors can take a 2-hour daytime tour to learn more about the trust’s work.
Guided Tour Price
| 1 person in a private tour | $70 |
| 2 people in a private tour | $60 |
| 3 people in a private tour | $50 |
| 3 people in a private tour | $40 |
| 5 persons in private tour | $30 |
| 6 persons in private tour | $25 |
| Children below 3 Years Children between 3 to 11 Years Children aged 12 and 18 years | FREE 50% OF ADULT RATE 20% DISCOUNT |
Visit the Famous Sheldrick Baby Elephant Orphanage
This is a one-hour show from 11.00 am to 12.00noon
To enter the baby elephant park by law, you will have to pay for Nairobi National Park USD100 per person
It is advisable to enter the park very early for the safari and proceed to the elephant park from 10.30 am.
A Magical Visit to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
The donation for the baby elephant park is USD20 per person
Why It’s Special
Rescue and Rehabilitation: Orphaned elephants often arrive after losing their mothers due to poaching, human-wildlife conflict, or natural causes. The caretakers provide round-the-clock care and specially formulated milk to raise them.
Rewilding: Once the elephants are strong enough—often after several years—they are moved to semi-wild reintegration units in places like Tsavo National Park. Here, they learn how to survive independently before being fully released back into the wild.
Conservation Impact: The Trust’s efforts extend into anti-poaching initiatives, mobile veterinary units, aerial patrols, and community outreach programs across Kenya.
Experience the Magic of Rescued Elephants at the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.
Daily Public Viewing: Every day from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, except on December 25th, during the herd’s midday milk feed and mud bath.
Booking: Visits must be booked in advance through the Trust’s booking system; walk-ins are not accepted.
What to Expect: You will witness the baby elephants eagerly rushing out for their bottles, splashing in the mud, and playfully wrestling. Keepers will also share stories about each orphan’s journey.
Park Fee: Please note that a separate entry fee to Nairobi National Park (to the Kenya Wildlife Service) must be paid in addition to the nursery donation fee
Interaction Rules: You are welcome to take photographs, but touching or directly feeding the elephants is not allowed. The keepers will manage all contact.
This trip can be combined with Nairobi National Park or other safari tours.