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The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is an elephant and rhino conservation organisation in Ongata Rongai, at the edge of Nairobi National Park. Its orphan project is known worldwide for rescuing and hand-rearing young elephants.
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
The Crooner Lounge is a 4-star hotel in Nairobi, 1.3 km from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, roughly 20 minutes on foot. Its proximity makes it a convenient base for an early orphanage visit before returning to the city.
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Savannah Garden Resorts Limited is a 3-star hotel in Nairobi, 1.3 km from the trust, about 20 minutes' walk. Guests have rated it 4.4 out of 5 across 37 reviews, and its position suits visitors who want the orphanage within easy reach.
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Game View Hotels is a 3-star hotel in Ongata Rongai, 1.5 km from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, around 23 minutes on foot. It scores 4.2 out of 5 from 324 reviews, making it a well-reviewed choice for an orphanage visit.
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Longview Suites is a 3-star hotel in Nairobi, 1.6 km from the trust, about 24 minutes' walk or a short ride. Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 230 guests, it combines easy access to the orphanage with a city location.
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Longview Luxury Resort is a 3-star hotel in Nairobi, 1.7 km from the orphanage, roughly 25 minutes on foot. It is a straightforward base for guests who want to visit the trust without staying in Ongata Rongai itself.
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Ol Losowan House and Cottages is a 4-star hotel in Nairobi, 1.8 km from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, about 27 minutes' walk. The higher star class suits visitors looking for a more comfortable stay close to the orphanage.
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LongView Residences is a 3-star hotel in Nairobi, 1.8 km from the trust, around 27 minutes on foot. It has a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 231 reviews, a solid option for a short orphanage-focused stay.
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Osoita Lodge is a 3-star hotel in Nairobi, 1.8 km from the orphanage, about 27 minutes' walk. It places guests within a short ride of the trust while keeping them on the city side.
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The Cottage Residence Karen is a 3-star hotel in Nairobi, 1.9 km from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, roughly 28 minutes on foot. It suits guests who prefer a quieter residential setting for their visit.
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4 Tee's Hotel Rongai is a 3-star hotel in Ongata Rongai, 1.9 km from the trust, about 29 minutes on foot. Staying here keeps you on the Magadi Road side, handy for both the orphanage and onward travel.
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Ongata Rongai is a town in Kajiado County on the Magadi Road, southwest of Nairobi, roughly 15 km from the city in a straight line. Staying here puts you on the same side of the city as the trust, so reaching the orphanage is a short drive rather than a cross-city trip. Among the hotels near David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in this area are Game View Hotels and 4 Tee's Hotel Rongai, both a short distance from the site. The town also works as a base for travel towards Magadi or into Nairobi.
The Crooner Lounge is the closest hotel we list, about 20 min walk · 1.3 km from David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in a straight line, in Nairobi.
None of the hotels we list is within 1 km of David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust; the closest is The Crooner Lounge, 1.3 km away.
None of the hotels on this list mentions parking on its own page; check each hotel page or ask the hotel before you go.
Balis Best Bar and Resort has the best guest score of the hotels near David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: 4.3/5 from 1,779 reviews, 2.8 km away.
None of the hotels we list within 1 km of David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has 4 or 5 stars; the nearest 4- or 5-star hotel on this list is The Crooner Lounge, 1.3 km away.
Savannah Garden Resorts Limited has the top score of 4.4 out of 5 from 37 reviews. Longview Suites and LongView Residences follow at 4.3 from 230 and 231 reviews, then Game View Hotels at 4.2 from 324 reviews. All are within 1.8 km of the trust.
Most of the listed hotels are in Nairobi, including The Crooner Lounge, Savannah Garden Resorts Limited and Longview Suites. Game View Hotels and 4 Tee's Hotel Rongai are in Ongata Rongai, the town nearest the trust, on the Magadi Road.