South West Thailand
Elephant Hills Khao Sok
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A stay at this wonderful jungle camp truly is a lifetime of adventure rolled into one!
Close to the jungle of Khao Sok National Park, 30 magical safari-style tents set in the largest area of rainforest in Southern Thailand await! Along with the excitement of camping in the jungle or while floating on the lake (yes really), guests have the opportunity to feed and interact with the rescued elephants living close by, trek through the jungle, kayak on a stunning lake or partake in some Thai cookery lessons.
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Facilities & Activities
A lovely pool is the focus of relaxation at the main Elephant Camp, where as at the floating Lake Camp, taking out a kayak must be the highlight of adventures here, with swimming taking place in the lake!
At The Elephant Camp, evening entertainment is provided by the local schools, with some beautiful Thai dancing.
Elephant Hills offers packages of varying length of stay. With younger children who are not yet confident swimmers, we recommend a 3 day / 2 night package based at the Elephant Camp, whilst with older children, spend a night at each camp!
The amazing Jungle & Lake Camp Safari (JLS3) would include: (age 7 and over but under 7 can spend a day on the lake and return to the elephant camp)
1st Days Activities: The Amazing Elephant Experience.
– Transfer from the airport or hotel to Elephant Hills Camp in Khao Sok.
– Elephant Hills Elephant Experience: Feeding and interacting with Asia’s largest land animal. A really touching experience in an almost untouched environment.
– Canoe Safari down the Sok River. Sit back and enjoy the breath-taking beauty of Khao Sok.
– Evening Activities: movie presentation, dance performances and cooking demonstration.
2nd Days Activities: Spectacular Cheow Larn Lake.
– Boat Trip. Sightseeing in a traditional longtail boat on Cheow Larn Lake.
– Lunch at the Lake Camp. Canoes are available to explore the spectacular surrounding.
– Jungle trekking on foot through southern Thailand’s unique Rainforest environment.
– Overnight at the Lake Camp.
3rd Days Activities: Flora and Fauna in the Fabulous Forest.
– Guided canoe safari and wildlife spotting.
– Lunch at the Lake Camp and chance to swim before return transfer to hotel or airport.
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Dining
Plentiful, buffet style meals are served in the main guest area at long tables, with a nod to children who prefer plainer food (chips and perhaps a Thai version of chicken nuggets!). The staff are also happy to cater to special requests, for example additional vegetarian food.
Rooms
The Elephant Camp hosts 30 very comfortable en-suite safari tents, with fan, tea and coffee making facilities and a well equipped en-suite bathroom. The furniture is handmade by local craftsmen using natural materials and provides the comfort you would expect in a hotel room. They are protected against mosquitos and other possible intruders, just remember to zip up!
The Lake Camp on Cheow Larn Lake provides similar accommodation, but on floating platforms. It’s a case of ‘water, water, everywhere’! So we only recommend for good swimmers, although life jackets are available (minimum age 7 years)
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Family
The Lodge welcomes children from the age of 4 (although there is a minimum age of 7 to stay overnight at the Lake camp) and it’s gentle adventure is a great introduction to holidays with a difference! With older children, although wifi can be found in the central reception / dining area, this is a chance to put those electronics away and get out the playing cards!
An extra bed can be placed in a twin or double tent (sometimes 2 x extra beds a the main camp for families with children on request). No connecting tents are available so please note children under 15 years of age will need to share with an adult.
Sustainability
Being close to the nature and understanding the importance of conserving the environment are inherent values to Elephant Hills. One tree is planted for every booking.
At Elephant Hills, they are constantly finding ways to reduce the amount of plastic waste including using reusable stainless steel bottles and straws and refillable dispensers, even plantable seed pencils instead of plastic pens!
A heart-warming recent aim is to fully fund the creation of a new Mobile Elephant Clinic and stock this clinic with the appropriate medicines. They also aim to generate the funds required to recruit additional expertise to work alongside their resident vets. Many elephants throughout Thailand are kept not in groups in large sanctuaries but by individuals in local villages often in remote and “out of the way” locations. These elephants often need veterinary care for a variety of ailments ranging from mild upset stomachs, thorns stuck in feet, or skin issues to emergency cases such as ingestion of pesticides and broken limbs. The Mobile Elephant Clinic is set up to help these “out of the way” elephants whose owners would not be able to access appropriate veterinary care or facilities.
Location
Located in Khao Sok National Park, home to the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, with huge limestone mountains as a backdrop. Elephant Hills will collect guests from Phuket, Krabi and even off the ferry from Koh Samui. If possible, we recommend staying a few nights in Khao Lak prior, approximately a 90 minute drive away from the Camp (transfers are included in the cost).
Phuket is serviced by International flights via the Middle East or domestic flights from Bangkok or other internal Airports.
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