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David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Best time to visit
Late morning during the public viewing session, usually around 11:00, when keepers feed the calves and give talks. Weekdays are quieter than weekends.
Budget tips
Nursery visits operate on a donation basis; check the DSWT website for the current suggested donation and reserve a slot online, as walk-ins are often full.
Recommended for
Wildlife lovers, Families, Photography enthusiasts, Conservation-minded travelers
Plan your visit
45-60 min
About
Бързи факти: Mud-slick hides, tiny trunks and plaintive trumpets greet visitors at the orphan house, where keepers bottle-feed and sing to calves through the night to build strong bonds. Veterinarians and field rangers run rescue missions and soft-release programs, successfully reintegrating many youngsters into wild family groups while monitoring them with GPS collars.
Акценти: At the daily 9:00 a.m. public feeding, caretakers wheel out up to 12 orphaned elephant calves into a dusty enclosure where the air smells of warm milk and sunbaked hair, and the calves march toward keeper nicknames like Mweiga and Luggard as visitors watch. A quirky bedtime ritual began in 1978 when a single keeper started slipping handwritten "dream notes" and a painted rock with the exact rescue date under each calf's blanket, a practice that now involves dozens of volunteers and creates a surprising archive of scent, ink, and names.
Insider tips
- Book online in advance and aim for a weekday session to avoid queues and crowded viewing areas.
- Wear neutral colors, comfortable shoes and a sun hat, the viewing area is uncovered and can get dusty.
- Bring a phone or lens with at least 200mm equivalent zoom, avoid flash and follow keeper photo rules for respectful shots.
- Keep voices low and follow keeper instructions, do not attempt to touch the calves, and arrive 10-15 minutes early for best vantage.
Кликнете, за да резервирате БЕЗПЛАТНА пешеходна обиколка в Nairobi, Kenya
Най-добрият начин да опознаете град с местен гид.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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