The David Sheldrick Elephants Orphanage and Giraffe Center AFEW is a unique wildlife sanctuary located in Nairobi, Kenya. It is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of orphaned elephants and giraffes. The center was founded in 1977 by the late Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick, who was a renowned conservationist and animal welfare expert. The center is home to over 100 orphaned elephants and giraffes, and provides them with a safe and nurturing environment.
The center is committed to providing the best possible care for its animals, and has a team of dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the animals are well looked after. The center also works to educate the public about the importance of conservation and animal welfare. Visitors to the center can observe the animals in their natural habitat, and learn about the work the center does to protect and conserve these species.
The center also offers a variety of educational programs and activities for visitors, including guided tours, lectures, and workshops. The center also offers volunteer opportunities for those who wish to get involved in the conservation and animal welfare efforts.
The David Sheldrick Elephants Orphanage and Giraffe Center AFEW is a unique and inspiring place that is dedicated to the protection and conservation of these majestic animals. It is a must-see destination for anyone interested in wildlife conservation and animal welfare.
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Reviewed by: Lori A, September 2015
I enjoyed seeing the elephants feed and play. I really enjoyed hearing the commentary on each elephant – their age, how old they were when they came to the orphanage, and the process for working with the elephants at different ages. Very informative and fun.
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Reviewed by: Barbara D, June 2017
The tour provider was Cruzeiro Safaris and the driver guide was Timothy. We called and extended the booking to also include an afternoon game drive in Nairobi National Park. So, Cruzeiro Safaris was good when I called and extended the booking at the published rate, to also include the afternoon. Timothy was a good driver, but was not very knowledgeable about the Elephant Orphanage or Giraffe Center….the good news is that both of those facilities has a speaker that gives you the background. Where Timothy excelled was on the game drives. He had a good eye for spotting the animals, was on the phone and talking with the other drivers regarding where the animals were at, so we got to see lions, white rhinos, Masai giraffes, common zebras, cape buffalo, ostriches, impala, elan, and hartebeasts. The only downside to the day was the vehicle, while very much enjoyed the roof that opened up, so could stand and see animals, BUT the aircon did not work, so there was times in the morning when driving that had to have windows open to get air in the va