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Fee to cover all expenses: $475-2,150USD (depending on length of stay /1 to 8 weeks). Expenses include: All food and accommodation on site as well as your in-country transport from/to project on arrival and departure
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This is an exciting opportunity for any current or recently graduated university students who want more experience or are interested in elephants. If you want to have a unique experience hiking in the forest to find the elephants and observing and recording their natural behaviours in their home environment, then is the right place for you. Come and join us for the experience of a lifetime.
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Australia
My time at KSES was so fulfilling and educational. I learnt so much during my time here and truly felt included within the program and the local community. Everyone was super supportive, the hours were as expected and there was time to rest and relax as well as work. Everything was clearly communicated and I knew if I ever had an issue, though there were none, I could discuss it freely. The team is so warm and welcoming and my homestay was comfortable and safe. Overall it was a great experience, definitely recommend going :)
3 months ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we're so grateful for the positivity and enthusiasm you brought to the team. Thank you for embracing life in the village and for being such a lovely part of the KSES community.
We wish you all the best for your future adventures and hope to welcome you back to Ban Naklang one day.
Take care, and thank you again!🐘💚
United States
Our guide Celia was extraordinary, she was very friendly, passionate, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic, we learned a lot about the culture and also met the elephants of the shelter 10/10!!!
4 months ago
Thank you so much for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time with Celia. She is incredibly passionate about the elephants, the Karen culture, and sharing her knowledge with our guests.
Thank you for visiting us, and we hope to welcome you back one day!
United States
This was an experience of a lifetime, getting to see the truly ethical ways that the shelter has done with the local Karen people to show the elephants was immensely important and great.
4 months ago
Thank you so much, Iker, for your kind words. Creating an experience that respects both the elephants and the people who have lived alongside them for generations is at the heart of what we do.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to KSES one day!
United States
The shelter was amazing! The village and home stays are quite rustic, but they made sure we had everything we needed and everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming! It was amazing to see the elephants, and the work they are doing is so important for both the elephants in the program and elephants in captivity across Thailand. It was also nice to know that the experience directly contributed to the local community. The hikes were full of beautiful views, as well! I absolutely loved this experience and recommend it to anyone interested in conservation and culture
4 months ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Kira 😊 It was a pleasure to welcome you and your group to the project.
We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and connected with both the elephants and the local community. Thank you as well for your kindness and positive energy throughout your stay, we’d love to welcome you back in the future 💚🐘
United States
I just had the most amazing experience living in a village with a wonderful family, working with travelers from all over the world, and spending time with majestic elephants in their natural habitat! I cannot praise this program enough for their commitment to the elephants and the village. We were totally immersed into the culture. The Karen People are so welcoming and their food is amazing. We learned so mich about elephants and their struggles. I want everyone to know that I am so grateful for this opportunity. My only regret is that I only stayed 1 week. I will be returning and cannot wait!
7 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to all of us.
It was an absolute pleasure having you here. Your enthusiasm, openness, and appreciation for the experience made your time with us very special for everyone in the team and the community. We’re so happy that you connected with the village, the culture, and of course the elephants.
You will always be part of the Kindred Spirit family, and we are already looking forward to the day you come back! 🐘
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