A Half-Day Conservation Safari That Gives Back
Quick Facts on the Nairobi National Park Half-Day Safari
- Destination: Nairobi National Park & David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Duration: 6–7 hours (Half Day)
- Departure Time: Morning (6:00 AM recommended for best wildlife viewing)
- Group Size: Private tour or small group (maximum 6–7 guests per vehicle)
- Safari Vehicle: Purpose-built 4×4 Land Cruiser or safari van with pop-up roof
- Guide: Professional English-speaking safari guide with conservation knowledge
- Ideal For: Purpose-driven travelers, families, first-time safari guests, wildlife lovers, photographers
- Impact Focus: Elephant rescue, anti-poaching, wildlife habitat protection
Experience the Wild on Nairobi’s Doorstep: Why This Safari?
If you’re visiting Kenya and want your safari to mean something, this experience was designed for you.
This half-day safari connects two of Kenya’s most important conservation efforts: Nairobi National Park, a rare urban wildlife sanctuary protecting endangered species, and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a global leader in elephant rescue and rehabilitation.
Your role as you visit these two locations is not just to see wildlife. It’s to understand how conservation works on the ground, why it matters, and how your visit directly supports these efforts.
This is not a rushed city tour or a zoo-style visit. It’s a real safari, combined with one of the most impactful conservation experiences in East Africa.
What Makes This Tour Different
Many Nairobi tours focus on ticking boxes. This one focuses on connection and impact.
- We prioritize early, unrushed safari time, when wildlife is most active
- We align timing carefully to ensure a calm, respectful elephant orphanage visit
- We explain how conservation funding works, not just what you’re seeing
- We are transparent about costs, logistics, and where your money goes
- You get a dedicated guide to help with logistics and activities
- An English-speaking driver will take you from the pick-up point and back
This is an experience for travelers who want to leave Kenya knowing they contributed positively, not just passed through.
Conservation & Impact: How Your Visit Makes a Difference
By joining this tour, you actively support:
Elephant Rehabilitation, Led by Care and Science
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s work is built around one simple principle: orphaned elephants deserve the same social bonds, emotional support, and long-term care they would receive in the wild.
At the Nairobi Nursery, rescued elephants are cared for by dedicated keepers who act as surrogate families. Each elephant’s rehabilitation journey is unique and guided by veterinary science, behavioral observation, and years of conservation experience.
Your visit supports:
- Specialist milk formula tailored to each orphan’s needs
- Round-the-clock care by trained elephant keepers
- Veterinary treatment and trauma recovery
- A long-term reintegration process that can take years
This is not a short-term rescue. It’s a lifelong commitment to giving these elephants a future in the wild.
Why Public Visits Matter to Conservation
Public visits play a vital role in sustaining the Orphans’ Project. Entry contributions and adoptions help fund:
- Daily care at the Nairobi Nursery
- Protection of reintegration sites in remote wilderness areas
- Anti-poaching and habitat protection initiatives
- Conservation education and global awareness
By visiting responsibly, guests become partners in conservation, helping ensure that rescue, rehabilitation, and release programs continue for generations to come.
How Guests Can Continue Making an Impact
Many guests choose to extend their support beyond the visit by:
- Symbolically adopting an orphan elephant
- Making a donation to support rescue and rehabilitation work
- Following and sharing conservation stories to raise awareness
These contributions allow conservation to continue long after your safari ends.
What to Bring
- Passport or ID (required for park entry)
- Payment method for park fees (Visa/Mastercard or USD cash)
- Camera, binoculars, spare batteries
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Light jacket (mornings can be cool)
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Tour Highlights
What to expect during your visit to the Nairobi National Park
Tour Highlights
- Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, home to lions, black rhinos, giraffes, buffalos, and over 400 bird species,
- Rare opportunity to photograph wildlife with Nairobi’s skyline in the distance
- Visit the Ivory Burning Site Monument, symbolizing Kenya’s stand against poaching
- One-hour visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, witnessing rescued baby elephants during feeding and mud bath time
- Learn how orphaned elephants are rescued, rehabilitated, and reintegrated into the wild
- Opportunity to support conservation through ethical tourism and optional elephant adoption
