Presentation ECC

in partnership with

www.elephantconservationcenter.com Tel: +856-(0)30-94 71 308 / +856-(0)20 96 59 06 65

Through the mist of dawn, they appear, giant monotone silhouettes rolling slowly from the jungle towards the smoky lake. One by one, they enter the tranquil waters of the Nam Tien to bathe. Leisurely, they are joined by other members of the herd, this gentle procession’s silence broken only by the distant sound of the calves trumpeting. Welcome to the Elephant Conservation Center. A jungle hideaway hosting ElefantAsia’s innovative elephant nursery and hospital.

The Center has been established in the pristine province of Sayaboury, homeland to over 360 registered domesticated elephants and the second largest population of wild elephants in Laos. Set in a forested peninsula banking the breathtaking Nam Tien lake, the Center offers a wide range of activities taking you up close with the majestic elephants and their offspring.

Our range of facilities can accommodate your stay from a day up to a month.

So, come experience the “Way of the Mahout”.

Get ready for total immersion into the world of Lao elephants at the only conservation facility entirely dedicated to the sacred giants of Lane Xang, the “Land of a Million Elephants”. Established in partnership with ElefantAsia conservation group, the Elephant Conservation Center will offer you the experience of a lifetime...

The stunning landscape makes for a perfect natural retreat. Cruise on the lake on a bamboo raft, explore the jungle or simply sit on a viewing platform and observe baby elephants as they graze and socialize!

The Center will give you a taste of Laos you will never forget. As calm and beautiful as the elephants, the Elephant Conservation Center is above all a place where YOU can make a difference with your visit.

Come meet the elephants in their natural habitat...

...Come meet them at home.

How to get there?

Sayaboury Sayaboury

From Luang Prabang: Drive south along the N13 South Road. At around 30 km, in Ban Xieng Ngeun, turn right to Sayaboury. After about 1.5 hours, board the ferry to Sayaboury province. There, you are only 30 minutes away from downtown Sayaboury. Call us on arrival!

From Vientiane: Drive north along the Mekong River (turn left after Wattay Airport in Ban Sikhay) to the crossroads just before Sanakham. There, turn right to Paklay. Once you have reached the end of the road, board the ferry to Paklay. Getting to Paklay takes approximately 4 to 5 hours depending on road conditions. Once in Paklay, continue north to Sayaboury (3 hour drive). Flights are also available twice a week (Tuesday and Friday mornings) from Vientiane to Sayaboury.

We are NOT an elephant camp...

How we are different?

• Rather than taking elephants from their natural home into urban tourist areas, we take YOU to THEM, in their undisturbed natural environment; • Elephants at the Center are here to rest, either waiting to give birth or recovering from an exhausting life in logging or mass tourism industries. Do NOT expect to see package tours riding our elephants all day long!

• The money you pay not only sustains the Center and its residents. But 5% is repaid to elephant conservation projects in Laos. We are the only company in Laos to fund conservation action for ALL elephants across the country; • Our elephants inhabit 106ha of protected forest providing sufficient quantity and variety of natural fodder; • The Center’s elephant welfare policy is implemented by ElefantAsia; • Our elephant hospital & nursery are staffed by professional vets; • Our facilities are ecologically friendly utilising solar power and water from the lake which we filter. We produce elephant dung paper and our brochures are produced using recycled paper. To reduce the use of new building materials, our infrastructure uses old traditional Lao houses relocated to the Center; • Overall the Center is a place of learning.

Be the difference!

Come join our international team and conserve the elephants of Laos.

The Center welcomes volunteers of all ages, our only requirement is commitment! Working alongside elephants is highly demanding and we will need the very best of your imagination, skills and personality. In return, we will guarantee that no other place in Laos will offer you such an opportunity as the Center for hands on experience, learning and fun.

Long term volunteering includes meals and accommodation.

See our website for further details or contact us through our volunteer booking form.

Book NOW on www.elephantconservationcenter.com

1 DAY VISIT

From Sayaboury

Come, be a part of elephant conservation in Laos. Departing early morning from your guesthouse in Sayaboury, your day visit will begin with a guided tour of the Center, learning about the conservation projects undertaken by our team of experts.

Then you will attend the elephants’ breakfast. After lunch at our restaurant, you will have opportunity to join the mahouts and elephants on their daily walk in the surrounding forest.

Departure is from the pier, where our boat will take you for a short cruise on the Nam Tien lake, but not before observing playful elephants enjoying an afternoon bathe.

Transportation and lunch are included.

From Luang Prabang, Vientiane 2 & 3 DAY VISITS & Sayaboury In addition to the above activities included in 1 Day Visit, you will have the chance to meet the veterinary team who will accompany you around the hospital and nursery. Take the opportunity to feel closer to the elephants by joining them and their mahouts in the forest to partake in their morning ritual. As you stroll together with these magnificient creatures into the dense forest of Nam Tien, take a moment! This is the REAL land of elephants!

Feeding, grooming and bathing are among the activities that you will undertake, completed by a thorough visit of the museum. An assessment relating to your knowledge of the elephant and skills learnt will complete your basic mahout training!

Transportation, meals & accommodation are included.

6 DAY ECO VOLUNTEERING From Sayaboury

This package is your gateway to the Elephant World! During the week, you will share the life of a mahout and learn the basics of this centuries-old craft. Activities include support work at the Center and hospital; feeding the elephants; assisting the mahouts in all the phases of their working day. An in-depth encounter with the Giants of Laos.

Transportation, meals & accommodation are included.

LAC DE RETENUE NAM TIEN

SAYABOURY

Nam Tien Lake Protected Area

Panoramas

Lakeview Bungalows

Dormitory

Restaurant & bar

Elephant Museum

The Elephants Yard

Forest Hikes

Elephants Bath

Elephant Nursery

Elephant Hospital Complex

Team Work

Family affair

Nam Tien Lake

Joyful...peaceful

Natural Feeling

Lao Elephant Sanctuary Co. Ltd. Nam Tien Protected Area Sayaboury, Lao PDR Tel: + 856-30-9471308 Mob: +856-20-96590665 Email: seb@elephantconservationcenter.com Marketing@elephantconservationcenter.com

www.elephantconservationcenter.com

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