Join our elephant Research/Data Collection and enjoy Thailand!

Stati Uniti

5

The work being done at the shelter is so important and inspirational. The elephants are well taken care of with the freedom to roam as they would in the wild. It was so cool to observe them and learn more about their behaviors, diets, and the crisis happening at the shelter parks all over Thailand. It was incredible to see them be able to just be elephants. The gibbon program is also amazing, although we didn't see too many gibbons. The Karen people are incredible as well!! So welcoming and generous. We got to cook with them and learned how to weave and make coffee with them. Forever grateful!

10 mesi fa

Cristina ha risposto

Thank you so much, Emily! We’re so happy you enjoyed your time with us and connected with our work to give elephants the freedom to live more naturally. It’s always rewarding to share their world and raise awareness about the challenges elephants face in Thailand. We're also glad you enjoyed spending time with the Karen community and learning their traditions, it’s such a special experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and support! Hope to see you back here one day! 🐘💚

Francia

5

We spent a great week surrounded by 4 great supervisors, as passionate about making us discover their work as about making us discover a real community experience. These 5 days went by super fast, we loved living in contact with the community and the elephants! We recommend it to anyone wishing to experience something unique. Thanks to them again!

10 mesi fa

Cristina ha risposto

Thanks a lot Noah! It was a pleasure having you with us. We're so glad you enjoyed the experience, both with the elephants and within the community. Your enthusiasm and support mean a lot, and we truly appreciate your kind words. Wishing you all the best, and we’d love to welcome you back someday! 🌿🐘💚

Francia

5

We had a great week with KSES. Cristina, Jasmine, Lacey and Maria were very welcoming and kind to us, as were the villagers. This week was an opportunity to learn a lot about elephants, the Karen community and their way of life, and to take part in some great and meaningful projects. We were able to see the elephants every day and had a very busy and rewarding week!

10 mesi fa

Cristina ha risposto

Thank you so much Anouk! We’re grateful for your time and effort in every activity, and it was wonderful to share this experience with you. Your appreciation for the community and the work we do means a lot. Wishing you all the best, and we’d love to welcome you back! 🌿🐘💚

Stati Uniti

5

My experience at the shelter was amazing. It's astonishing how in such a short time I could make such lasting connections and learn so incredibly much about the elephants - the 6 at the shelter and the species as a whole. I felt truly integrated in Karen culture and would have loved more time to learn more of the language and spend more time with the people in the village. As for the photography internship, I highly recommend doing a longer stay to be able to capture all that you want and spend adequate time on the projects, as the days can be busy. I hope to return :)

11 mesi fa

Cristina ha risposto

Thank you so much, Hannah! We're so happy to hear that you had such a great experience here at KSES and that you were able to make real connections. It's awesome that you felt at home with the Karen culture. Your energy and hard work were really appreciated. We definitely agree that a longer stay gives you more time to dive deeper into everything we offer. Our internship stays go up to 8 weeks, so we'd absolutely love to have you back whenever you're ready! ;-)

Stati Uniti

5

There are no words to fully encapsulate my experience with KSES. Truly a life-altering experience filled with the most utterly inspiring individuals. I've never felt more safe, taken care of, and seen on such a fundamental level. I cannot praise this experience enough. Forever grateful that I was welcomed into such a sacred community. It is a gift I will carry with my for the rest of my days. Thank you, KSES!!!!!!!

11 mesi fa

Cristina ha risposto

Thank you so much, Mina! 💚 Your kind words mean the world to us. It was truly a pleasure having you here, and we’re so grateful to have shared this experience with you. Knowing that KSES left such a lasting impact on you fills us with joy. You’ll always have a place in our community, come back anytime!

Stati Uniti

5

I spent 2 weeks at KSES and had an incredible time. The people, the elephants, the food, the energy all of it made for a genuine transformative experience that I will remember forever. I was a photography / videography intern and created a video for KSES which was amazing to hone in on my skills and get into story telling element I had not had before. The local culture was so eye opening and lovely. It is for sure rustic village life living style but all the basic needs are met and communicated! I learned so much about myself, the culture, elephants and have memories that last a lifetime:)

11 mesi fa

Cristina ha risposto

Thank you so much Taylor! We're thrilled to hear that your time at KSES was so transformative and fulfilling. It’s wonderful that you were able to develop your photography and videography skills while connecting with the elephants and the local community.

Living in the village truly offers a unique and authentic experience, and we're glad you embraced it and took away so many lasting memories. We hope to welcome you back someday for more adventures!

Francia

5

I had a wonderful time. At first, I had doubts because it was a significant amount of money, but once you arrive, you understand why. KSES does an amazing job supporting the elephants and the local community. After an initial introduction and training on data collection, I became more comfortable and truly enjoyed observing the elephants while contributing to their protection and welfare. The team was incredible, and I felt at home. I also worked on a community project. Everyone helps maintain a clean and welcoming environment by participating in daily tasks.

circa 1 anno fa

Cristina ha risposto

Thank you, Lisa! It was wonderful having you with us. We're so glad you enjoyed observing the elephants, contributing to their welfare, and working on community projects. Your support means so much, and we hope to see you again in the future!

Lettonia

5

This was an amazing experience! Laura, Cristina and Jasmine helpede and welcomed me in KSES, I felt like a part of it. Loved how much they care about elephants, environment and locals! Living in a homestay was lovely, I even loved cold showers after great and hot hike! Food (lunch and dinner) was prepared for us from our homestay and it was such a big variety and we shared with each other so we could enjoy even bigger difference. The only thing that was a bitt too much for me was rice. I know that rice is life, but for a while it's going to be enough rice for me.

circa 1 anno fa

Cristina ha risposto

Thank you, Zane! It was such a pleasure having you here, and we're so glad you felt part of the team, we truly enjoyed the conversations we shared. We're happy you loved the hikes, the homestay experience, and even those refreshing cold showers! As for the rice... yes, we understand, rice is life, but sometimes life gives you too much rice! Wishing you all the best, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!

Czech Republic

5

My experience at KSES was simply an amazing one that words can't fully capture - it must be felt! It's a completely different world where you realize that we don't actually need many material things to live. Everyone there was very kind, patient, and helpful. No one was forced into anything, which made the experience very pleasant. The accommodations were simple but comfortable. The hikes were very fun and beautiful. It's clear that the elephants are living well and are happy! And for me, that's the most important thing. I wish there were more people like those in KSES. Thank you! <3

circa 1 anno fa

Cristina ha risposto

Thank you so much, Aneta! It was wonderful having you with us. Your words mean a lot, and we couldn’t agree more, sometimes the simple things are all we really need. We’re so happy you enjoyed the hikes, the village life, and most importantly, seeing the elephants living happily as they should. Thank you for sharing your kindness and positivity with us, come back anytime! ❤️

Spagna

5

Mi experiencia en KSES ha sido maravillosa! Lo recomiendo 100%. Ha sido mi primera experiencia en worldpackers y no podria haber sido mejor. Todos los dias íbamos en busca de los elefantes y hacíamos una recogida de datos y seguimiento de su comportamiento. Nunca habia visto un elefante y fue increíble ademas de todo lo que he aprendido sobre ellos. Lo que mas me gusto es el respeto que tienen por los animales, el entorno y las personas que viven en el pueblo donde esta ubicado KSES. Muchas gracias a todas las personas que han sido parte de esta experiencia, os recordare por siempre con mu

circa 1 anno fa

Cristina ha risposto

¡Gracias, Marta! Fue maravilloso tenerte en el proyecto. Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado y aprendido tanto. ¡Un abrazo de elefante!

Candidarsi Ora