Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre

I%26#39;m travelling to K.L. in March with my husband %26amp; three children ages 13,9 %26amp;6. Can anyone tell me if its worth a visit to the elephant conservation centre. If so how long would it take to get there from K.L.? Rather than booking tour for 5 of us, would it be possible to book a car %26amp; driver for the day, if so what would the approx cost of this be? Any advise would be appreciated.

Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre

Hi smpsmp

If you%26#39;re talking about the elephant sanctuary, yes its worth a visit. It took about 2 hours to get there, and we used a driver from the hotel we stayed in and were taken in a mini van. I%26#39;m sorry i can%26#39;t remember exactly how much it cost, but at a guess i think it was about $120 AUD???? Do make sure you stop at the deer park which is on the way. Our kids had a ball, and we got to feed deers, ostritch%26#39;s, monkeys and sun bears. My husband also go to play with a baby sun bear, and we all had turns in draping a snake around our necks. The elephant sanctuary was great, getting up close to the elephants, feeding them and riding them. The kids got to ride on one and get dumped in the water, and they also played with the baby elephants in the water. A very memorable day.

Lillian :o)

PS: we%26#39;ll be gong back this coming august to do it all again and more!!

Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre

Thanks Lioness64

Hiring a private car sounds like the way to go. As you probably are aware travelling with 5 can work out to be very expensive if you go on orgainised tours. Even if the trip cost more than $120 AUD its still cheaper than a tour and we get the opportunity to stop where we want. We are going to spend the day exactly how you recommended. The kids are excited already.

Hi - just wondering if you did visit the elephant conservation centre. We are thinking of visiting when we are in KL in Aug and I would be interested to know if you have any feedback/advice. Did you end up hiring a car or taxi?

A visit to the elephant sanctuary should be done in conjunction with a visit to any of these places

#1 Genting Highlands or

#2 Berjaya Bukit Tinggi Hill Resort

#3 As a stop over place on the way to Kuantan or Cherating..ec

Genting has a themepark and casino. Bukit Tinggi has a french village, horse riding, japanese village and a rabbit petting farm.

When its done like this its worth a visit. I was there last week and we got to feed the elephants (aduilts). Some of the kids go to ride the elephanfs and also bath the elephants in a stream.

For a day trip, I would combine it with item #1, or #2 or both. Expect to spend 1 hour getting to each, and spending another 1-2 hours min at each place.

Booking a car and driver would probably be the way to go as you will then have the flexibility fo stop as long as you like.

Sorry can%26#39;t help with the rental prices but booking a premium taxi in KL costs about RM40 an hour just for reference.

Where is this place? I%26#39;m interested? Near Pekan?

Hey elephant fans. The KGECC%26#39;s website is:

http://www.myelephants.org/

The site is fun. Don%26#39;t spend too much time browsing it, ok? Makes you wanna hop on the next plane. I hope you people can hold off until your planned trip.

The website though amateurish, sure is fun and informational, good for kids and adults alike...now makes me think all those Malaysians who go to Chiang Mai for an Elephant ride...they can do it on their doorstep!!

The Sanctuary does not charge an entrence fee, but you have to register at their visitor center when you arrive.