Reviews: Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit

"It was great to hear Edwin the Head Keeper talk about the eles and the orphanage. Rebecca, my guide, helped to secure a good spot to see the eles." Read more about this whole safari

"This was an emotional event for me because I had a dear friend, Linda Testa, who I knew for over 40 years and we talked and shared much over the years. She passed in February last year but she knew I was planning this trip and said just go…it will change your life.

She went to Kenya twice and had sponsored/adopted an elephant orphan named Emily in 1995. I took those adoption documents with me as her brother sent them to me when she died. I gave them to the manager and he said he knew Emily and she is at least 50 now and she left and no one has seen her. But he felt certain she was alive.

When we got to mingle with the babies it was truly a moving experience. The caregivers are dedicated to their safety and emotional health after their being traumatized over the loss of their mothers.

It was a wonderful start to a wonderful journey." Read more about this whole safari

"Cannot say enough positive things about this visit… after following Sheldrick’s online for several years it was moving to experience it live and visit up close with these beautiful animals and their caretakers!" Read more about this whole safari

"The visit was tremendous! Mucking around with the babies was one of the highlights of my trip. Fun, on a number of levels, and educational. I plan to support Sheldrick in the near future." Read more about this whole safari

"Wow! this experience was amazing.

Edwin was very informative & interesting. What a great experience to get up close to these beautiful orphans.

Sheldrick do an amazing job, not only with the orphans but also with rescuing & treating all animals." Read more about this whole safari

"Wonderful special visit - great to see conservation at work!" Read more about this whole safari

"Such a special experience!

We were really excited about this visit and it was absolutely wonderful. The elephants are so curious and endearing to watch and very friendly, they come right up to you to say hi, checking you out with their trunks!

It was really nice to meet the keepers and find out more about the amazing work the foundation does.

If you have any time in Nairobi, don't miss this!" Read more about this whole safari

"Nice and relaxing visit to support a good cause, even if it can be busy with the crowds (for good reason)." Read more about this whole safari

"A very special place. Well run and they put the elephant welfare first. The staff were friendly and great at answering questions. A childhood dream ticked off the bucket list.
It felt amazing to support them and the elephants/ rhino in their care." Read more about this whole safari

"It was great to hear about the efforts to rescue and raise orphaned elephants and touching to see the small baby elephants.

The orphanage will better serve people and itself if the souvenirs and adoption spaces were in more open area." Read more about this whole safari