Join our elephant Research/Data Collection and enjoy Thailand!

Estados Unidos

5

This was awesome! Getting immersed in a rural village like Ban Naklang was so beautiful, and I learned so much even though I was only there for a week! I highly recommend!!

1 mês atrás

Cristina respondeu

Thank you so much for your wonderful words and for all your help during your time with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and connected with the village. We truly hope you can come back one day! 💚

Reino Unido

5

Me and my partner have just returned from our 1 week at KSES, and we already want to return! We loved seeing the elephants returned to their natural environment, it was truly a privilege watching these beautiful animals interact with each other and the world around them. It was an honour to be welcomed so warmly by the Karen people and to learn about their lives and their language (Da Blue!!!!). The work that KSES does is so important and we are grateful to be able to have helped in any way towards their goals of educating and returning elephants to the wild. Thank you so much to the team!

2 meses atrás

Cristina respondeu

Thank you so much, Lydia! It was truly a pleasure having you and Dylan with us. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time observing the elephants in their natural environment and connecting with the Karen community. Your support and enthusiasm mean a lot to us and to our mission. We hope to welcome you back one day!! Da Blue! 😊🐘

Reino Unido

5

I spent a week here at the shelter and it was definitely the best week of all my travels! The welcoming I received from both the Karen village and the amazing staff and interns was warmer than I could have imagined! The hike to the elephants every morning was beautiful and the ability to watch these once captive elephants roam through the forest, rivers and hills was very powerful. The experiences here are once in a lifetime and the work being done is incredible! I wish I could have stayed longer - thank you so much for having me here!

2 meses atrás

Cristina respondeu

Thank you so much for your beautiful words! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we're so glad you felt at home in the village and enjoyed your time in the forest. Watching the elephants return to their natural behaviours in the forest is truly special, and we’re glad you could be part of that. We wish you could’ve stayed longer too, you’re always welcome back! 💚🐘

Estados Unidos

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!

5 meses atrás

Cristina respondeu

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! 🐘💚

França

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!

5 meses atrás

Cristina respondeu

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! 🌿🐘💚

França

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!

5 meses atrás

Cristina respondeu

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! 🌿🐘💚

Estados Unidos

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 :)

6 meses atrás

Cristina respondeu

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! ;-)

Estados Unidos

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!!!!!!!

6 meses atrás

Cristina respondeu

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!

Estados Unidos

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:)

6 meses atrás

Cristina respondeu

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!

França

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.

8 meses atrás

Cristina respondeu

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!

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