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Elephant Encounter
This is a wonderful hands-on
experience where you will spend the
day getting up close to the majestic
beasts of the forest. Learn how retired
logging elephants are being cared for
and help out with the daily chores of
feeding and bathing these magnificent
animals and see local conservation
projects at work. Please note that the
camp does not encourage elephant
riding and is open to a limited number
of visitors each day.
Highlights
• Interactive animal encounter
• Bathe the elephants in the river
• See conservation projects at work
• Limited visitor numbers
Myanmar is biologically diverse with many large national parks and wetlands that are home to rare and endangered animals.
Activities have been inspected for the ethical treatment and protection of animals and their commitment to sustainability.
Glamping with Dolphins Bird Watching Turtle & Tortoise Conservation
Join the search for the rare and Whether you are an amateur Myanmar is leading the way
elusive Irrawaddy dolphin found or professional, Myanmar is a in conservation and breeding
in the river north of Mandalay. bird-watchers paradise. The programs to rebuild dwindling
Learn how to throw the circular various wetlands and national turtle and tortoise populations
net and watch the unique way parks are home to more than lost to encroachment on their
that the fishermen communicate 1000 recorded bird species, habitats or poached for the illegal
with the dolphins to help catch including water and migratory wildlife trade. Visit a sanctuary
fish. Hear folktales over dinner birds. Birding tours can be to see the hatchlings and learn
with a local family and retire arranged with an ornithologist about release programs will help
for the night in style in tented to accompany you. support this worthy cause.
accommodation.
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