Spaniel Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 We will be driving up north and during the trip would like to visit one of the elephant camps, either the National Elephant Institue in Lampang or the Elephant Nature Foundation north of Chiang Mai. I have checked out their websites and both look pretty nice although I'm concerned how "touristy" they may be. Has anyone visited either of these places and if so which did you think was the better choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFD Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I took about 20 of my students on a field trip from Bangkok to the Elephant Nature Foundation last year, and I have to say that it was one of the more rewarding experiences of my life. The founder, Lek, is an inspiration for us all. She has a 'banned' video that she showed us, outlining the torture and abuse that elephants go through prior to being in a 'show'. I can still hear the pain of an elephant being 'broken'. As for touristy, I can't be sure, since we had the run of the place. However, they certainly know their stuff, and it's an experience I will never forget. BFD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naka Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 We will be driving up north and during the trip would like to visit one of the elephant camps, either the National Elephant Institue in Lampang or the Elephant Nature Foundation north of Chiang Mai. I have checked out their websites and both look pretty nice although I'm concerned how "touristy" they may be. Has anyone visited either of these places and if so which did you think was the better choice? "Pretty Nice" For who ? Naka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 The Lampang one is in a jungle setting, approached over a suspension bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 We will be driving up north and during the trip would like to visit one of the elephant camps, either the National Elephant Institue in Lampang or the Elephant Nature Foundation north of Chiang Mai. I have checked out their websites and both look pretty nice although I'm concerned how "touristy" they may be. Has anyone visited either of these places and if so which did you think was the better choice? "Pretty Nice" For who ? Naka. I guess I shouldn't have used "pretty nice". I meant that both sites were very profesionally done and laid out. Since you appear to have a lot of free time check them out and you will see for yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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