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Elephant Conservation Tourism
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Thailand★ 3
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first ethical sanctuary in Phuket for retired working elephants. The sanctuary focuses on observation, feeding, and educational programs without entertainment or rides.
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Namibia★ 6
Namib Desert
Home to desert-adapted elephants, the Namib Desert offers a unique ecosystem where elephants have evolved to survive in harsh desert conditions.
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Sri Lanka★ 4
Minneriya National Park
Known for 'The Gathering,' the largest Asian elephant gathering, this park offers a remarkable natural spectacle of elephant herds in the wild.
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Tanzania★ 5
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park features elephant migration and large herds during the dry season, providing remarkable safari experiences.
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Laos★ 4
Elephant Conservation Center
This center features the only elephant hospital in Laos and runs breeding and mahout training programs. Visitors can tour the hospital, visit nurseries, and enjoy lake activities. Elephant rides are being phased out to promote ethical practices.
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Thailand★ 4
Surin Project
The Surin Project transformed an elephant village into a conservation-focused community working closely with elephants in ethical tourism settings.
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Zambia★ 6
Lower Zambezi
The Lower Zambezi offers canoe safaris that provide close encounters with elephants along the river banks in a beautiful wilderness setting.
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Thailand★ 4
Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai offers opportunities for wild elephant observation in a biodiverse national park setting with various other wildlife species.
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Laos★ 6
Nam Nern Night Safari
This unique night safari allows visitors to track elephants after dark to observe their nocturnal behavior in a natural setting.
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