Join us for this exciting wildlife conservation opportunity, and give back at the same time.

HIGHLIGHTS
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Raise funds to construct water-drinking troughs for Sumatran elephants
  •  Bonding with elephants and mahouts at the Way Kambas National Park - Elephant Conservation Centre (ECC) to improve attitudes and welfare
  • Observing elephant behaviour at play, in the pond and in the field
  • Assist mahouts by preparing food, bathing, walking elephants, feeding and playing with orphaned elephants
  • Clean up the ECC area of garbage and contribute to the litter education program
  • Gardening, tree planting, painting and other beautification activities
  • Learn about the challenges villagers face from wild elephant herds
  • Learn how the National Park keeps its villages and elephants safe
  • Enjoy full emersion within the Elephant Conservation Centre and the company of elephants on a daily basis
INCLUSIONS
  • 12 nights twin/triple* share accommodation (Satwa EcoLodge)
  • Meals include - 12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 12 Dinners (strict dietary requirements cannot be accommodated on tour)
  • Transport to / from ECC
  • Airport transfer on group basis Lampung-Satwa Eco Lodge-Lampung (tour start / end)
  • Internal domestic flights & taxes (Jakarta- Bandar Lampung-Jakarta)
  • National Park & photographic fees
  • Professional scientific tour leader assisted by local tour guides / National Park Rangers / ECC representatives
  • Volunteer activities within the ECC
  • Pre-departure material including background & personalised A-Z tour information

DETAILS
  • Price: Twin/Triple* share / person (ex Jakarta airport**)
  • Tour Price: A$2,150 (US $ 1,600 - depending on exchange rate)
  • Additional Compulsory Contribution: $1,000 to Save Indonesian Endangered Species (SIES) Fund – ‘water for Sumatra elephants’ via PlanetFunder (link provided on deposit payment)
  • Minimum Group Size: 10 guests
  • Accommodation: Eco-lodge with private facilities, western style toilets (solar energy may affect water pressure/supply)

*Based on final volunteer numbers
**Option for flights ex Denpasar - contact interNATIONAL PARKtours for further information.

For bookings email info@parktours.com.au
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Satwa Ecolodge (Tour accommodation)
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Newly built water troughs. Elephants need 30 - 50 litres every day.
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Elephant Patrol in Village. Satwa Ecolodge on right