Elephant Valley Project
An ethical elephant sanctuary with no riding and no performances, where you follow carers into the forest to observe retired working elephants living naturally.
The Elephant Valley Project (EVP) is a non-governmental organization that takes in Asian elephants retired from logging and riding work. It lets them live freely across about 1,500 hectares of forest. Visitors do not ride or bathe the elephants. Instead, they walk into the forest with Phnong carers, known as mahouts, to quietly watch the elephants forage and take mud baths, and to learn about conservation and community partnerships. Half-day and full-day tours are available. The full-day trip includes lunch and an afternoon forest walk, and costs about US$50–95. Places are limited, so book in advance on the official website. The camp is about 12 km west of town, and the project's office in town arranges pick-up.
Opening hours
Reservation required; usually departs at 08:00
Nearby sights
- Sen Monorom Waterfall
- Leng Khin Waterfall
- Doh Kramom Mountain (Sen Monorom Viewpoint)
- Sea Forest Viewpoint
- Sen Monorom Market
- Mondulkiri Project Elephant Sanctuary
- Romanea Waterfall
- Jahoo Gibbon Camp (Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary)