Elephants in Thailand
Get to know elephants in Thailand individually!
Experience elephants.
Living with elephants.
Living for elephants.
Elephant Special Tours, led by renowned elephant expert Bodo Jens Förster, is passionately committed to providing elephants with a fulfilling life based on their natural needs. Our guests have the unique opportunity to experience the majestic tranquillity of these animals up close and get to know the elephants personally through intensive contact.
Our multi-day tours offer a unique opportunity to experience elephants and their environment in a way that is unrivaled anywhere in the world. Our primary goal is to lead these fascinating animals into a safe and sustainable future.
We achieve this goal through close cooperation at local level and by combining centuries-old traditions with modern requirements. Find out more about Elephant Special Tours and our passion for elephants!
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Internship at Elephant Special Tours
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An internship at Elephant Special Tours will change your life. In 3 months you will get to know our elephants and the people in the mountains of northern Thailand in a way that remains hidden from others. Immerse yourself in the Asian culture, in the fascination for the pachyderms and in a life where no two days are the same.
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April 01 2024 | July 01 2024 | October 01 2024 | January 01 2025
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Bodo Jens Förster
I am Bodo Jens Förster, founder and owner of Elephant Special Tours. Together with my dedicated team, I would like to offer you an insight into our work and our commitment.
Before founding our travel company in 2002, I worked for many years as an elephant keeper in various zoos and animal parks in Germany and Europe. Thanks to extensive further training both in Europe and in Asia, I was able to qualify as a certified elephant trainer.
The protection and conservation of Asian elephants is particularly close to our hearts, and the founding of Elephant Special Tours was our personal contribution to this.
In our camp we have the privilege of having several elephant cows with their calves, elephant bulls and their mahouts.
Since Elephant Special Tours was founded, we have expanded continuously. We offer work opportunities to over 30 people in our camps, accommodation and food areas, making us one of the most important employers in our region.
Our Elephants
Our elephants live in the north of Thailand. Some of them once carried heavy loads as working elephants, while our top priority is the welfare and satisfaction of these majestic animals. We are committed to providing them with a relaxing life surrounded by nature.
Our efforts are focused on organizing your everyday life with a balanced mix of activities and relaxing rest periods. We make sure that they feed on natural foods and have enough forest paths to live out their natural instincts. We also emphasize the importance of individual interaction between humans and animals.
Our 15 elephants are fascinating creatures with unique background stories that have shaped their distinctive personalities.
It is an unforgettable experience to get to know these remarkable animals, learn about their moving history and immerse yourself in their fascinating world.