#Daphne Sheldrick

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On World Rhino Day, we celebrate these remarkable creatures — ‘the last living dinosaurs,’ as Daphne Sheldrick called them — and highlight the threats they face.

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Dame Daphne Marjorie Sheldrick, DBE (née Jenkins; 4 June 1934 – 12 April 2018) was a Kenyan of British descent, author, conservationist and expert in animal husbandry, particularly the raising and reintegrating of orphaned elephants into the wild for over 30 years.

She was the founder of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

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shout out to daphne shedrick, one of my biggest inspirations

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KAREN BLIXEN WILDLIFE TRUST, GIRAFFE CENTER, DAPHNE SHELDRICK’S A Nairobi excursion where you spend a wonderful half day at the historical Karen Blixen museum (Out of Africa) and with giraffes and baby elephants! Visiting the Giraffe Manor and the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage-The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: A Haven for Elephants. A Short tour

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Exploring Attractions And Visiting The Places Of Interest In Nairobi

If you’re looking for an authentic safari experience, Kenya is the place for you. Nairobi is a captivating city in Kenya that has amazing wildlife, incredible national parks, and a fascinating local culture. It seems to be a great destination for your first or fifth trip to the African Continent! Nairobi in Kenya is such a magical city, where discovery and adventure go hand in hand. You can learn about the best places to visit, eat, and explore in Nairobi from expert and experienced safari and tour operators. They will tell you about the most amazing and unique things to do in the city!

It’s a country full of diverse landscapes, unique cultures, unspoiled beaches, world-class hotels, and unforgettable wildlife experiences! Amongst other things to do in Nairobi, the Nairobi safari tour package allows you to explore some of the best that Nairobi offers. It will surely make your trip fulfilling. On a trip to Nairobi, you can explore a plenty of attractions and places of interest such as.

Nairobi National Park

The Nairobi National Park is right next to Nairobi city, and everyone should visit it when they are in the city. You can see big cats, giraffes, rhinos, and wildebeest there without worrying about the time of year or travel difficulty. A Nairobi Safari Walk is a great thing to do in the Nairobi National Park. It is a great option for first-time visitors to the country. Tour operators can arrange a Nairobi National Park walking tour and are happy to bring you to the Parks!

Giraffe Center

Make sure to head to the Giraffe Centre while planning the Nairobi safari tour package. It is short drive away to the Nairobi National Park. It protects the beautiful animals that are in danger and teach the public about them. Here you can touch and feed the giraffes. You can also sponsor baby elephants and rhinos that are being taken care of in the nursery!

David & Daphne Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

The David & Daphne Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is an organization that assists orphaned animals. It is a unique opportunity for visitors to Nairobi to have an amazing tourism experience.

The Maasai Market

Make sure to spend some time at the Maasai Market while in Nairobi. It is located near the City Square, which is a few minutes away from Kenyatta International Convention Center. You will see how locals sell gorgeous handmade purses and Maasai jewelry. 

Kenya National Archives

Kenya National Archives is nearer to the market. It is a museum full of African and Kenyan sculptures, jewelry, and history. Perceive the carefully curated collections if you only have a few minutes to spare. If you love art, you will enjoy exploring some of the unique art styles and discovering some new favorites!

Kenyatta Towers

The Kenyatta International Convention Center is about 10 minutes away from the Kenyan National Archives. You can see the whole city of Nairobi and the nearby areas from there! This is one of the best chances to get a great view from above of the city.

Great Rift Valley Viewpoint

The Great Rift Valley viewpoint is an hour away from Nairobi by road. The valley is a wonderful place that you should see in your lifetime. You can enjoy watching birds and animals and seeing the beautiful scenery there. 

Karura Forest

You can find another amazing natural treasure in Nairobi, even though it is still technically part of the city. Visitors heading to the Karura Forest can enjoy a bike ride, hiking, and see waterfalls and caves along the way!

Ngong Hills Day Trip 

Visiting the scenic Ngong Hills is another amazing thing to do in Nairobi and a great day trip for tourists. 

Kiambethu Tea Farm 

Nairobi and the nearby areas of Kenya are fascinating places to discover. The culture and history is worth of discovery. Going to one of the wonderful tea farms in the Limuru area let you learn about the local culture as well. It is not far from the city capital by road.

The Nairobi Safari Tour Package by Kenya Tru Nomads promises an unforgettable blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and heartwarming encounters.

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Book Review 25/60

Love, Life and Elephants: An African Love Story by Daphne Sheldrick

I was kind of hoping this would have more about the sanctuary, how they managed the elephants, how they came up with the milk substitutes, etc etc, all of the nitty gritty logistics nonsense. There ARE cute animal stories but a significant chunk is her personal drama, which I mean, I guess it is a memoir, that's allowed.

Would be a 4/5 except that she is, INCREDIBLY PREDICTABLY, racist and colonialist so you know. Not quite as bad as Mr The Aztecs Deserved Colonization but in that ballpark.

3/5

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Documentário que registra o trabalho e a dedicação de pessoas como o Dr. Dr. Galdikas, especialista em primatas e Daphne Sheldrick, autoridade em elefantes, no resgate de animais dessas espécies que tornaram-se órfãos por diversas razões. Filmado em 3-D, a produção tem como intenção levar o espectador o mais próximo possível da experiência por dentro das florestas tropicais de Bornéu ou pelas savanas do Quênia e assim vivenciar o que é necessário para reabilitá-los para a natureza.

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MAMA

To be a baby elephant must be wonderful. Surrounded by a loving family 24 hours a day…. I think it must be how it ought to be, in a perfect world. (Daphne Sheldrick)

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Day 9- Off to Tsavo East National Park

In an effort to miss the highway to Mombasa, we took a less travelled route which I am pretty sure has never been paved nor seen a grader! We drove through a number of towns that seemed like those I had mentioned earlier. A lot going on at the same time that not much is going on. Mark went with JD in his truck and the girls and I travelled with Robinson. As I mentioned previously, Robinson is great at answering all of my questions and talking about issues that are relevant to the people today. We talked about the role of churches (and mosques) and the vast discrepancy between these huge, very showy buildings and the modest (to say the least) homes and stores around them. The education system and how so many of the schools are private businesses which in many cases mean people can’t afford to send their children; how the schools tell the kids how to cut their hair; the bringing up the role of women in the communities and how education is opening up doors and changing thoughts on the gender roles; the impacts of drought on the domestic animals and therefore on the people; the role of water and the ‘water stations’ and so much more. He was even willing to tell me about his family. He has 22 brothers and sisters, and this influenced his decision with his partner (they aren’t married as she is Kikuyu and he is Maasi and therefore a wedding couldn’t occur) to only have one child. He went university and studied Wildlife Management and works for 7 different tour companies!?! The countryside around here had lots of small scale farming. We saw tomatoes, sisal, cabbages, papayas and mangos crops as we drove through the area and of course herds of cattle and goats.

After a quick lunch of chicken and chips at a little outdoor restaurant, we headed into the park- Tsavo East National Park, the largest park in Kenya. The land is mostly flat so it feels like you can see for miles and due to how try it is, there aren’t a lot of big trees blocking your view. I am reading a book right now called An African Love Story by Daphne Sheldrick, that is the story of her and her husband as they created this piece of land into the park. The big draw to Tsavo East is the Red Elephants- their colour comes from bathing in the red dirt which provides sunscreen and bug repellent for them. Tsavo didn’t disappoint, we were probably in the park for 5 minutes, when a huge bull elephant came into view! Of course we also saw giraffes, zebras, ostriches, too many birds to list, antelope and more.

We headed to our camp site at Lugard Falls which is along the Galana River and looks out to the Yatta Plateau/Escarpment the longest lava flow in the world. Surrounded by Duom Palms and the baboons that live in and around them, the trees were alive as we set up camp. Once we had our tent set up, we did a safety check with the girls, showing them the scorpions and where they like to hang out, pointing out the crocodiles in the river and along the banks, thank-fully on the other side as well as the hippos, some with young ones. Look up the sound Hippos make, it is quite distinctive!  What an experience! This is where the girls marvelled that they had to pee in a hole. The camp ground is one site and there are no services, just a road to it and the rudimentary makings of a fire pit. I had expected that there would be some kind of barrier to keep wild life out but no, they just stayed away for some reasons. Even the baboons were very respectful in sharing the space. Although one did pee on Mark which the girls thought was hilarious!

Another great day and a new adventure!

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Daphne Sheldrick has dedicated her life to raising orphaned elephants. Once they are old enough, they are taken to protected areas and integrated with other orphan groups. When Daphne visits, the elephants gather around her for a hug.

Rob Gerardi

"To be a baby elephant must be wonderful. Surrounded by a loving family 24 hours a day. Touched by the family, cuddled and comforted. A tremendous love and compassion exuded by every family member. I think it must be how it ought to be, in a perfect world."

Daphne Sheldrick

Elephant Orphans... Wisdom of the Wild

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Daphne Sheldrick (1934-2018) was an expert in animal husbandry. She dedicated her life and career to rescuing orphan baby elephants and reintegrating them into the wild.

She was born and educated in Kenya, and was warden of the Tsavo National Park, where she helped care for a variety of wildlife. She was the first to perfect the milk formula necessary to sustain baby elephants and rhinos. In 1977, she founded the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, now the world's most successful rescue and rehabilitation programme for elephants.

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Daphne Sheldrick passed away the evening of the 12th April after a long battle with breast cancer. Her legacy is immeasurable and her passing will reverberate far and wide because the difference she has made for conservation in Kenya is unparalleled. She will be sorely missed but never forgotten, and this is what Daphne drew the most comfort from in her final weeks; knowing that her memory and work would continue with the tiny steps of baby elephants for generations to come and that the work that she pioneered has been able to achieve so much for wildlife and wild places throughout Kenya.  She died knowing that she will continue to make a difference each and every day upon a land that she held so dear to her heart through the work of The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, thanks to a dedicated team she leaves behind. Daphne was fortunate to live long enough to preside over mud baths at Ithumba with well over 100 orphans, ex-orphans and wild friends frolicking, and be able to say to herself, ‘but for I’.

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(via Daphne Sheldrick, 83, Who Saved Orphaned Elephants, Is Dead - The New York Times)

Daphne Sheldrick and her daughter Angela in Tsavo East National Park in Kenya in 1968. They posed with Eleanor, an orphaned elephant that was the subject of Ms. Sheldrick’s book “An Elephant Called Eleanor.”

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Daphne Sheldrick (1934-2018)

Née au Kenya en 1934, Daphne Sheldrick a travaillé pendant près de 30 ans à la protection de la nature avec son mari David Sheldrick, fondateur du célèbre parc national de Tsavo.

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Her passing really makes me sad. I always wished to be someone like her one day. I’m a big fan of her work for wildlife conservation.

For those of you who are not familiar with her work, I encourage you to watch this beautiful short documentary:

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“It is all very raw but I must share with you the passing of my incredible mother Daphne Sheldrick.  What an example she was to us all, and I feel blessed to have been able to call her my Mum because she was quite simply ‘one of a kind’. She was a national treasure and a conservation icon. Daphne passed away the evening of the 12th April after a long battle with breast cancer, a battle she finally lost. Her legacy is immeasurable and her passing will reverberate far and wide because the difference she has made for conservation in Kenya is unparalleled. She will be sorely missed, but never forgotten, and this is what Daphne drew the most comfort from in her final weeks; knowing that her memory and work would continue with the tiny steps of baby elephants for generations to come and that the work that she pioneered has been able to achieve so much for wildlife and wild places throughout Kenya. She died knowing that she will continue to make a difference each and every day upon a land that she held so dear to her heart through the work of The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, thanks to a dedicated team she leaves behind. Daphne was fortunate to live long enough to preside over mud baths at Ithumba with well over 100 orphans, ex orphans and wild friends frolicking, and be able to say to herself, ‘but for I’. What a gift she leaves us all with, as she really is a shining example of the finest of humanity. Thank you all for your love and passion and support.” Angela Sheldrick