Ethical Elephant Karen Tribe
Ethical Elephant Karen Tribe
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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We're Karen Hill Tribe take care of elephants like a natural of Elephants and Ethical. We are a family owned company who have been looking after elephants for generations - not simply when it became profitable to do so. We rely heavily on the Karen community for the success of our sanctuary and are committed to giving back. When you visit the Ethical Elephant Karen Tribe you can rest assured that you are supporting at-risk elephants and the local community in a sustainable and responsible way. We would like to invited you visit us.
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Ray C
30 contributions
Mar 2020
We did the full day experience and it was incredible. They picked us up from our hotel right on time and was under 2 hours to the sanctuary with a stop in the middle. The elephants had a huge open space as well as the jungle to roam freely and in a natural habitat. We fed the elephants, then walked around the jungle with them whilst we had lots of photos taken and the guide taught us about saving the elephants and told us lots of interesting facts. Then we had a superb lunch prepared by the tribe, soup then rice and vegetables and noodles with fresh fruit to finish. Then we gave the elephants a mud bath which was great fun. After chilling with the elephants a bit more we were taken back to our hotel. Was the best day and this place takes such good care of these amazing creatures with no riding or tricks.
Written March 25, 2020
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rickysmom
Yuma, AZ61 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This was a much more organic elephant interaction. At the moment, they have only 5 elephants. One was at the veterinarian and 1 is pregnant so our group was 3 elephants. A 3 year old, her Mama and a rescue that has been there 10 years. We started off by grinding tamarind and salt into a banana and feeding it to the elephants. This was followed by many plain bananas. Then we walked with the elephants through fields currently growing corn. The elephants went where they wanted and stopped when they wanted. Then it was time for a mud bath. It was pretty clear the elephants enjoyed it. After getting out of the mud pool, the elephants were walked down to the river where we rinsed them. It is really amazing how gentle they are and so so smart. Lunch was traditional Karen Thai. Fruit, fried rice, chicken. That wrapped up the portion of the tour that involved elephants. We were then driven to a waterfall for some swimming. The final stop was for rafting on the river.
Very fun day overall.
Very fun day overall.
Written March 23, 2023
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Robb G
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
I was awed by this very singular encounter with my own Elephant walking through the verdant landscape of the Mae Wang region in the mountains Southwest of Chiang Mai. My guide “Pan” also provided a rich education on the flora and fauna of indigenous plants to the area. The Karen team were gracious hosts in a natural setting. This event was once in a lifetime and I will forever cherish it.
Written August 26, 2024
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Zbigniew M
Kew East, Australia13 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We've decided take a longer trip and stay overnight. IT WAS DEFINITELY WORTH IT. If you want to experience something totally new, see the real Karen hospitality, not being only some average tourist, book it instantly. They welcomed us like a family and took a good care of us. We were cooking, eating (the food is awesome! much better and cleaner than other Thai food I've eaten so far as it comes straight away from their fields) and spending time together. We slept in some bamboo house (next amazing thing!). We also took part in 2 weddings in the village! They do everything to make you and their elephants happy as they really care about others. The longer stay costs more I recommend it with my whole heart. It's an option for real travellers! :)
Written October 14, 2018
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TheOExpress🏴🇭🇰
Hong Kong, China6,008 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
…for an amazing morning! Feeding, walking with and washing the three elephants we met were all wonderful activities, and the small group, intimate setting really added to how magical it all was. Pretty rustic with very basic facilities so please be prepared for that but we managed it with two very young kids so most groups will be absolutely fine! Lunch was tasty too, unexpectedly so.
Written October 26, 2023
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asawaribapat
1 contribution
Aug 2019 • Friends
We visited the Ethical Elephant Karen Tribe Sanctuary as a group of 3 friends for a half day trip. We booked our visit only 24 hours in advance. The pick-up was on time. The ride to the final destination is really fun (a bit bumpy but only because they take you to a place that is naturally good for the elephants). Once there, Sam gave us information about the elephants and then we fed them, bathed them and played with them in the water. 4 elephants were out that day. Throughout, the people at the sanctuary were very friendly, informative and caring. The facility itself is built in a way that is least intrusive to the nature in the area. The lunch served is hot, clean and simple. Vegetarian option was available. Sam knows a lot about elephants. He is very open to sharing stories and welcomes questions throughout the trip. 2 of us had our birthdays that day and it came up in our conversations. Sam got us a pinapple cut cake as a surprise. We really appreciated it and it has to be one of our memorable birthdays to date. Overall, its a very authentic experience. It is very clear that this place runs for the elephants and not for tourists. So if you are looking for a real, authentic experience - I would not hesitate one bit to recommend this place.
Written August 21, 2019
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Sandi Toes
75 contributions
Jan 2023
We arranged private time with an elephant, magical! Sam, the owner was very knowledgeable about the elephants. A very interesting young man.
Written February 13, 2023
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IraB
1 contribution
Aug 2019 • Couples
Is a perfect place to meet and play with elephants. They really take care of them feeling like a good place for elephants.
They pick you up at your hotel, and a full day programn is worth it to really enjoy this experience. You play with elephants, you feed them, take a bath with them and walk through the jungle. You dont have to worry about nothing, they take photos and offer a yummy lunch (for free).
Thank you, Saam (the guide) for your kindness, you are the best!
Gaizka & Irati
They pick you up at your hotel, and a full day programn is worth it to really enjoy this experience. You play with elephants, you feed them, take a bath with them and walk through the jungle. You dont have to worry about nothing, they take photos and offer a yummy lunch (for free).
Thank you, Saam (the guide) for your kindness, you are the best!
Gaizka & Irati
Written August 6, 2019
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Dorota P
Kallaroo, Australia10 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
My husband and I spent a day at the Karen Tribe with 5 adult elephants and one baby. There was 10 of us visitors for the day and each couple were assigned one elephant for the day. We were lucky enough to get the mother and baby elephant. We learned so much about these amazing animals and helped to feed them, wash them in the river and exercise them by going for a walk in the hills. It was pure joy to interact with them and watch the baby elephant get up to mischief like any other baby his age. The day was very well run and nice traditional lunch was provided along with water throughout the day. It is a 2 hour drive from Chiang Mai and at times a bit bumpy as you go on a very narrow and windy road towards the end but it was safe and very well worth the effort. You also get a free DVD of photos taken during the day so you can focus on the experience of the elephants rather then just worry about taking photos. Highly recommend this day trip to anyone. Absolutely loved it!
Written April 5, 2019
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Sandra A
13 contributions
Nov 2018
Amazing experience in Karen habitat!! There are no words for describing how it was. I’ll recommend this to everyone for two reasons: fun and animal project. Here, You can see and feel how Elephants live there, they are happy, safe and free.
Staff in Karen Habitat have been really friendly and helpfully, all the time have taken care of us, explaining life of elephants and its project as well as giving us the best experience (Mr. Pattrick you know you are our brother here in Thailand!!).
If you are willing to visit Chiang Mai don’t hesitate to go to Karen Habitat, it’s a must for you, your friends or family.
Thanks to the staff of Karen Habitat, we won’t forget this never!!
Staff in Karen Habitat have been really friendly and helpfully, all the time have taken care of us, explaining life of elephants and its project as well as giving us the best experience (Mr. Pattrick you know you are our brother here in Thailand!!).
If you are willing to visit Chiang Mai don’t hesitate to go to Karen Habitat, it’s a must for you, your friends or family.
Thanks to the staff of Karen Habitat, we won’t forget this never!!
Written November 29, 2018
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