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Nairobi

Visit the DSWT sanctuary for rescued elephants

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What you'll do

Spend a morning or afternoon at the Sheldrick elephant sanctuary in Nairobi. As the most successful program for orphaned elephants in the world, your time spent here won't easily be forgotten. The calves are hand-reared by their keepers and develop a bond that is amazing to see. Watch as they run and splash in muddy pools, before they guzzle down a bottle for lunch. Each calf has a name and a story (they arrive from all over Kenya) and you can even adopt one of the elephant before heading home.
From $50 per person/per night
Duration
1 hour

Notes
There are two different options to visit the elephants: 11am - 12pm general public or 5pm-6pm for foster parents only

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