Nature lovers will appreciate the natural wonders of this small-group tour to Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary.
• Pass by local village, rubber plantation & aborigines settlement.
• Learn about The Elephant Relocation Team's conservation work.
• Drive pass fruit orchards (Only during tropical fruits season)
• Complimentary visit to Batu Caves.
• Local set lunch Included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-house tour guide
✔ English Speaking Driver
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Lunch
✖ Experience bathing and feeding baby elephants.
✖ Beverage
Pickup Locations
1. Corona Inn
2. BIG M Hotel
3. Dynasty Hotel
4. De Platinum Suite
5. Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur
6. M Palace Hotel
7. Puteri Park Hotel
8. Lantern Hotel
9. D'Or Hotel Bukit Bintang
10. Le Hotel China Town
11. Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
12. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur
13. Avenue J Hotel Central Market KL
14. KL Star Suite at Times Square
15. Hotel Grand Mutiara Kuala Lumpur
16. Metro Hotel Bukit Bintang
17. OYO 336 Bintang Garden Hotel
18. Hotel Kl Centre Point
19. Hotel Comfort Inn
20. AMI Suites
Additional Info: Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5 km radius from KLCC).
Itinerary
1
Kuala Lumpur
Meet & Greet by our chauffeur at Hotel Lobby & driven to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Sanctuary. Transport provided in an air-conditioned vehicle along with your English speaking driver. On this tour you will get the opportunity to see orphan aged Elephant learn about the conservation of the elephant and also watch a 30 minute National Geographic documentary. Experience the limestone cave of the Batu Caves on the way to elephant sanctuary.
2
Pahang
Pahang is the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia. It's known for its mountains range of Titiwangsa. Pahang is also largest producer of timber in this country. You also have the opportunity to see the rubber plantation on the way.
3
Lanchang
The Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre is situated in Lanchang. This is the main attraction of this small town apart from agriculture and the many FELDA projects of both rubber and palm oil plantations. You also will be driving pass the aborigines bamboo huts & their re-located houses.
4
Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary
Back in 1989, the Malaysian Wildlife Sanctuary established an elephant sanctuary within the Krau Wildlife reserve for rare Asian Elephants.
These elephants were displaced due to the continued poaching and logging for urban and agricultural development within the area. This conservation method was initiated to preserve the species, care for the young before they’re released to the wild.
Documentary Video Show:
Watch a 30 minute National Geographic documentary about conservation & re-location of the elephants. Malaysian Wildlife also promote their advocacy and conservation efforts to gather support.
Join in the activities and be awed by these magnificent creatures as feed & observe the elephant roam safely about the grounds of the sanctuary. Spend a moment to learn how trained professionals care and nurture these elephants on a daily basis without causing the elephants stress. All in all, this will be a truly enriching experience that will leave you with a pleasant feeling as you are ferried back to your hotel.
After finish exploring and having fun with elephant there, the tour will be conclude by driving back to Kuala Lumpur.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wear comfortable shoes and hat/cap
• Bring along bath towel and spare clothing in case you get wet or dirty
• Please be informed that in line with the sanctuary’s enhanced approach in conservation practices, the elephant riding activity has been discontinued in the centre. The new regulation is enforced to avoid causing distress to the elephants and enabling them to live in their natural environment as much as possible
