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Kuala Gandah
Elephant Sanctuary, Pahang
This truly unique Elephant Orphanage of
Kuala Gandah will give you a very rare opportunity to learn about these
displaced gentle giants, and also the chance to ride them through the
jungle, with the help of an elephant guide, or mahout.
For the brave and adventurous, there are opportunities to take the elephants
down to the river and help give them a bath! There really is no better
opportunity than this to get in touch with these grey giants.
It is estimated that there are only 1,200 wild Asian Elephants, also known
as Elephus Maximus, left in Malaysia and this is the only conservation
centre set up to relocate these displaced pachyderms.
The elephants here have been rescued from all over Peninsula Malaysia,
providing them a safe sanctuary in the wild.
Key Tips
Open daily (8.00 am to 4.30 pm) Activities are held from 2.00 pm to 3.45 pm.
Also, wear long pants, for the elephants have surprisingly rough skin.
How to get there
By Road
From Kuala Lumpur, take the Karak Highway heading towards Lancang District,
passing the Karak Village along the way. Once in Lancang, you should be able
to see a BP gas station by the side of the road. Turn left into the road
before the gas station, then follow the ample road signs along the way and
head towards Bolok. You will pass an Orang Asli settlement and at the end of
that road, you will reach the Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary. The
journey takes between 2 to 2 1/2 hours and is 160km from Kuala Lumpur.
Accommodation Overview
There is no accommodation anywhere near this destination, but since Kuala
Lumpur is just a couple of hours drive away, all of its options remain
available to you.
SOURCE: TOURISM MALAYSIA
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