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The
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is located near Nairobi National
Park. This orphanage for Elephant Calves and Rhinos from all over
Kenya was founded and still managed by Daphne Sheldrick, the widow
of one of Kenya's best known Game Wardens David Sheldrick.
David
Sheldrick was at the centre of the 1970's Ivory poaching wars in Tsavo National
Park. Today,
the Sheldrick orphanage is a focal point for Elephant Conservation. Elephant
calves orphanned by poaching are brought here from all over the country. They
receive extremely specialized treatment here, and literally receive personal care
24 hours a day from highly dedicated staff who become surrogate mothers to the
calves. Eventually
the calves are moved to Tsavo, where they are carefully reintroduced into wild
herds. The
centre is open to the public each morning (11am-12pm) At
this time the calves are being exercised and bathed and visitors are free to watch.
This is a good centre for general information on Elephants and their Conservation. Daphne
Sheldrick Elephant Wildlife orphanage is a great place to go for a day tour from
your Nairobi hotel to see the baby elephants as they are being taken care of by
the caretakers. The Daphne Sheldrick elephant orphanage takes care of abandoned
elephant babies and brings them up using baby milk formula and providing companionship
and social attention until they are adult enough to go back to the wilderness. The
baby elephants in the orphanage are brought in after losing their mothers from
poaching or being abandoned in water wells, in pits and near villages. The baby
eles are so fragile that they even succumb to pneumonia when young. They are taken
care of by being fed on milk formula from plastic feeding bottles until they are
big enough. The
David Sheldrick elephant animal orphanage is managed by the David Sheldrick Trust
which has many other anti poaching and desnaring projects in Kenyan parks. The
trust was started after the death of David Sheldrick, Husband to Daphne Sheldrick
in 1978. He was the founder game Warden of Tsavo National park, the largest protected
area in Kenya measuring 21,000 sq km. You
will be given the life history and names of all the baby elephants at the Daphne
Sheldrick elephant sanctuary and how they came to be orphaned. The baby elephants
are so free with people that they will come very close to be touched by you in
a special enclosure where people can interact with them.
 Daphne
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage
where you come close to elephant calves! Daphne Sheldrick As part of the David
Sheldrick Conservation Foundation rehabilitates baby elephants and other wildlife
here at her home just outside of Nairobi National Park. These babies have lost
their mothers to poaching, death, injuries,on getting lost in the wild or other
tragedies. Daphne and her dedicated staff raise them to be released back into
the wild when they are ready. Its worth visiting and see humanitarian care to
the wildlife and the heart it takes to care. They charge a small entrance fees
instead you can buy a souvenir or donate for the conservation.
Airport
transfer from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International airport or Wilson
airport to Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage or transfer from
Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International
airport or Wilson airport.
Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This is a private transfer.
When
making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Nairobi
hotel or Destination details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours. After
you have collected your luggage, our Nairobi airport office representative ( Driver
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will patiently wait for you,
holding a sign board reading you names. Look
for a sign board reading you names at the arrival terminal. At
time of booking YOU MUST include the following: *
Airline
* Flight Number
* Arrival time ( Indicate whether if it is am
/ pm arrival ) -
Nairobi Airport transfers rates / prices are per car not per person. -
Payments are in cash after service delivery. Payable to the driver when he drops
you to the Nairobi hotels, Nairobi guest houses, Nairobi hostels, Nairobi Cottages,
Resorts and Campsites or to any other Nairobi environs transfer services requested. Our
Prices include
* English speaking driver
* One way private transfer
* Meet and assist
at the airport upon arrival Prices
Exclude:
* Optional gratuities
* Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
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Saloon:
Ideal for 1 - 3 passengers
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6
seater Van:
Ideal for 3 - 5 passengers
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9
Seater Van:
Ideal for 6 - 9 pax
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25
- 29 seater:
Ideal for 10 - 25 pax, groups
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Additional
Info: *
This transfer must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date.
* The duration of transfers are approximate. The exact duration will depend on
the time of day and traffic conditions.
* Please note, the brand of vehicle
used may vary depending on your specific travel date.
* Each traveler is allowed
maximum 1 large and 1 small suitcase. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards,
golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the supplier
prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable. | 
