1-Day Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary Tour with River Bathing

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, a popular wildlife destination in Malaysia
• 02 Learn about the centre's elephant conservation efforts at the visitor information centre
• 03 Participate in feeding and grooming the elephants
• 04 Help bathe the elephants in the nearby river
• 05 Visit the Orang Asli settlement next door if you wish
• 06 Discover Deerland Park, just a 5-minute drive away

Visit Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, a popular destination for both local and foreign visitors. Observe elephant behaviour while taking part in the centre's activities, and learn about the conservation methods used to protect these magnificent creatures. Help feed, groom, and bathe the elephants in the nearby river, and, if you wish, contribute to this good cause with a generous donation.

Participate in daily activities like feeding and grooming the centre's elephants and helping with each animal's daily bathing in the nearby river.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Malay

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary Experience

• Explore the popular destination - Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary.
• At the sanctuary, there is a visitor information centre providing information and video presentation on the centre's elephant conservation efforts.
• Participate in daily activities like feeding and grooming the centre's elephants and helping with each animal's daily bathing in the nearby river.
• Visit the Orang Asli settlement next door if you wish.
• Discover Deerland Park, which is just a 5-minute drive away.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Malaysian nature guide/certified wilderness medical first responder
• Permit & permissions.
• Lunch will be provided.
• Mineral water.
• Wilderness first-aid kit.
• 2-way radio communication.
• Emergency Locator Beacon.
• GPS navigation device.
• Evacuation coverage of USD 100k.

Know before you go

• Minimum payment for 4 people is needed before the excursion can commence.
• The centre can get busy on weekends, so it might be better to visit on weekdays, when you can enjoy the presence of these gentle elephants almost all to yourself.
• Vehicle seating: 4 people per 4WD.
• Tour type: transport-based.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

28500 Lanchang, Pahang, Malaysia

Tour start

28500 Lanchang, Pahang, Malaysia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.