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One such place is Elephant Hills – an award-winning camp that allows its guests to observe and safari alongside Thailand’s most revered creature. You’ll find no chains or offers of elephant rides here. Instead, you’ll be venturing into the heart of Khao Sok National Park, to an area of vast rainforest wilderness where elephants roam. Surrounded by limestone mountains and pristine lakes, the location is nothing short of picture-worthy and well worth a visit, but the Elephant Hills experience gives it that additional ‘wow factor’. With two camps, one deep within the jungle and the other perched beside the tranquil Cheow Lan Lake, glamping gets taken to the next level. Picture king-sized beds and en-suite bathrooms cocooned within an African-style tent, and you’ve got the beginnings of what lies in store. Although, admittedly, away from your accommodation is where the adventure truly begins. Throughout your safari experience, you’ll get up to a number of activities both during the day and in the evening. Of course, getting to spend time with the elephants – preparing food for Asia’s largest land mammal – is perhaps the most anticipated on the list. But canoe trips, cooking demonstrations, jungle treks and junk boat tours add to the excitement, too.

For some, at first glance, trips to Elephant Hills may appear to be too ‘out there’. But this is something for everyone – not just seasoned explorers. It’s easily accessible thanks to the free door-to-door transfers from various locations – including Krabi and Phuket – and the offering of shorter safaris, designed especially for families, make it an excellent option for those holidaying with kids. But, generally speaking, the park’s focus on ‘soft adventure’ makes it a welcome choice for almost any type of traveller. Overall, Elephant Hills is an experience worthy of its five-star status, with Khao Sok safaris proving to be a unique and truly unforgettable addition to any Thailand holiday. Whether you choose to combine it with an island-hopping trip to the south, a culture-infused tour of the north, or a simple ‘fly and flop’ beach holiday, this is one you won’t want to miss. Ready to join the herd? Take part in Elephant Hills’ Pack with a Purpose initiative by packing small, useful items - like colouring pens, notebooks, or pencils - to donate to local schoolchildren, supporting education in the surrounding communities. It’s an easy, meaningful way to make a positive impact during your stay.

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It’s worth being selective about the wildlife experiences you choose to embark on during a holiday to Thailand. Thankfully, in recent years, rules and restrictions have helped paint a much brighter picture in terms of animal tourism, and now more than ever, places with strong-rooted, ethical foundations are enjoying a well-justified share of the spotlight. In a country packed with incredible experiences, it takes something spectacular to stand out from the crowd. An Elephant Hills safari does exactly that.

Includes: • 2, 3, or 4-day safari packages at the elephant camp • 3-day Jungle and Lake Camp Safari, including a night in elephant camp before a night in lake camp • All packages are full board • A canoe trip down the Khao Sok River • Time with the elephants, preparing and feeding them one of their meals • A longtail boat trip on Cheow Lan Lake with a trek through the jungle on foot • Transfers throughout, including Khao Lak and Koh Samui Malaysia Singapore

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