Amazing! I did a lot of research to find an ethical sanctuary where the elephants would be in natural surroundings, and this was perfect. A brilliant experience the whole family will never forget. The guides are a family who live in the jungle looking after 3 elephants they protect in natural surroundings. We fed and stroked the gorgeous three elephants- so gentle and friendly….then trecked through the jungle to a waterfall where we bathed and had lunch of rice on banana leaves and watermelon. We are a family of 4 with two children aged 11 and 14 and they found the walking ok but would be difficult for young children or elderly as it’s very steep! Glad we wore our walking shoes. We then walked on to the end (did a circular walk past cows, pigs, goats, chickens and even saw a small snake!) where we then bathed with the elephant. Such a special experience!

We did a 2-day-trip and it was absolutely great. On the first day we had a long jungle hike with a local guide. He explained us all kind of fun and interesting jungle things. Took us to his home village, to a beautiful waterfall where we had a swim and a yummy lunch. The night we spent at “Spice villa”, the same family’s jungle-hotel. The whole next day we basically spent with the elephants. We visited them, prepared food for them, went to the water with them, it was amazing. The “elephant-guy” (the man who runs the place and lives there) was very nice, explained us a lot of things. Really to be recommended!!

Very lovely area, elephants are beautiful! Completely ethical, no riding the elephants, just observing and feeding them bamboo and watermelon. Also the change to wash them in the stream at the end. Had fun in the water fall and also included a lovely meal at the end with local music played. If you’re looking for an ethical and lovely place, you should so go there!