Mahouts Elephant Foundation

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4.9

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5

Bewertungen


9

Erfahrung als Projekt

Mahouts Elephant Foundation is a UK registered not for profit charity, dedicated to improving the welfare of captive Asian elephants and their mahouts.

Mahouts Elephant Foundation mission is to work toward a shift in attitude within the tourism industry that is able to facilitate the return of captive, working elephants to a protected forest habitat. 

the Foundation works on the ground to develop sustainable, welfare-focused tourist experiences in ...

Beschreibung

Mahouts Elephant Foundation mission is to work toward a shift in attitude within the tourism industry that is able to facilitate the return of captive, working elephants to a protected forest habitat. 

the Foundation works on the ground to develop sustainable, welfare-focused tourist experiences in order to support the needs and livelihoods of the mahouts, their families, and the local communities, in conjunction with the needs of the elephants. 

We hope to raise much needed awareness on the issues surrounding elephant tourism in Asia and build a supportive community of like-minded individuals that leave us sharing in our passion and goal.

We offer outstanding culturally immersive and genuine experiences at two unique community based project sites, located deep in the forested hills of northern Thailand. Both of our sites offer stunning scenery, encounters with native wildlife, rich cultural immersion and of course the opportunity to observe Asian elephants living in their natural habitat, from a safe and respectful distance.


Kontaktperson

Phoebe van Doorn

Gesprochene Sprachen: Englisch
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Mahouts Elephant Foundation Bewertungen

Mikaela Gerwing rating5,0

2019 at Elephant and Community Conservation

The study abroad research program was an incredible experience. I am so grateful for every moment in Huay Pakoot and with Thong Kam, Bai Fern, Mario, Sunti and the amazing staff of Mahouts. ..
Danielle Courtemanche rating5,0

2018 at Elephant and Community Conservation

My stay in Huay Pakoot was the best time of my life. I lived in the village for a month on an education program linked through my university, to learn more about ecotourism and develop my researching skills by working with the elephants. This was my first time travelling, I must say I now have high ...
Becci England rating5,0

2018 at Elephant and Community Conservation

In June 2018 I spent 6 days in Northern Thailand with Mahouts Elephant Foundation participating with their Walking with Elephants volunteer program. I had known before coming to Thailand that I wanted to see elephants, but was very aware of the poor conditions and treatment that many of the ...
Laurelie Menelon rating4,8

2018 at Elephant and Community Conservation

Mahouts Elephant Foundation is an excellent community-based conservation effort that creates a high standard of welfare for both the elephants and the people. Incredibly fun, immersive and insightful program for field based research and the state of elephant tourism in ...
Maria Chen rating4,8

2018 at Elephant and Community Conservation

This experience was truly special in the sense that we had a chance to live in the Karen village and bond with the local people, who cared deeply for their elephants. We were able to meet the elephants in their natural environment, which is a lovely alternative way of elephant care compared to many ...

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Life On Land