Privates Elefantenschutzgebiet
Beschreibung
Es bereitet mir große Freude, von Ihrem Interesse an Elefanten und ihrem Wohlergehen zu erfahren. Sie sind wirklich großartige Geschöpfe, die unsere Liebe und Fürsorge verdienen. Gestatten Sie mir, mich, mein Team und mein Elefanten-Rehabilitationszentrum vorzustellen. Wir wurden 2012 gegründet und sind im Besitz eines ehemaligen Elefantenreiters (Mahout) und werden von ihm geleitet. Die Beschäftigung meiner Familie mit Elefanten erstreckt sich über vier Generationen. Vor dem Zentrum arbeitete ich neun Jahre lang als Elefantenreiter im Amber Palace und bot Reittouren für Touristen an. Ich sehnte mich jedoch nach etwas Sinnvollerem für die Elefanten und versuchte, Missverständnisse über ihre Behandlung auszuräumen. Angetrieben von diesem Wunsch gründete ich das Rehabilitationszentrum, um Einblicke in das Leben asiatischer Elefanten zu geben und Missverständnissen über ihre Misshandlung entgegenzuwirken. Wir heißen Besucher willkommen, die unsere umweltfreundlichen Lebensbedingungen aus erster Hand erleben und Zeuge unserer Arbeit werden möchten, um Elefanten ein besseres Leben zu ermöglichen.
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Wichtige Informationen
- Rollstuhlgerechter Zugang
- Kleinkinder können in einem Kinderwagen gefahren werden.
- In der Umgebung sind öffentliche Verkehrsmittel verfügbar.
- Spezielle Sitze für Kleinkinder sind verfügbar.
- Die Transfermöglichkeiten sind rollstuhlgerecht.
- Alle Bereiche und Böden sind rollstuhlgerecht.
- Nicht empfohlen für Schwangere
- Nicht empfohlen für Reisende mit Herz-Kreislauf-Schwäche
- Für alle Fitnesslevel geeignet
Bewertungen(503)
It cost almost $200 for the 4 of us, but we would totally go again. We were able to get up close with the elephants and have a really unique, amazing experience feeding them, walking them and bathing them! You will get wet and dirty, but it’s so much fun!
"Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that your group of four had an amazing, unforgettable time getting up close and personal with our gentle giants. You gave the perfect advice—you absolutely will get wet and dirty, but that is where the best memories are made! Our rescued elephants love their bath time, and sharing those playful, messy moments with guests is a highlight for our team as well. Thank you for recognizing that the cost goes directly toward supporting the high standard of care and freedom our elephants deserve. We would absolutely love to welcome you all back to Elefantastic for another round of splashes the next time you are in Jaipur!"
For the price you pay to experience these animals in an ethical setting is 100% worth it. You spend 2 to 3 hours with these magnificant animals which we had a 36 year female callled Padma, who was so gentle and calm. During this we spent time feeding, petting, took her for a walk and then showered her. It was good to hear that the owner does not allow the animals to be ridden as they are all rescues from tough lives and now they live their best lives getting affection from their handlers. Both the handler Shoyab and guide Mr Dabbu knew their stuff and deeply cared for the animals. So anyone coming to Jaipur this is a must do!
"Thank you so much for this wonderful review and your high recommendation! We are absolutely thrilled that your time with Padma was such a highlight of your visit to Jaipur. Our mission at Elefantastic is to provide a peaceful retirement for rescued elephants, which is why we strictly do not allow riding. Hearing that you found the experience 100% worth it means the world to us, as your support directly funds the high standard of care, food, and freedom these magnificent animals receive. I will be sure to pass your compliments along to Shoyab and Mr. Dabbu—they take immense pride in their work and will be so happy to know their dedication and knowledge shone through. Thank you for standing with us in support of ethical wildlife tourism, and welcome to our extended sanctuary family!"
This experience was great, even better than the videos we had seen online. Dibbu was a very knowledgeable and welcoming host. Our elephant Padma was very friendly and calm while we fed, walked and washed her. All staff were very attentive and friendly. An amazing experience and would recommend to all.
"Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your time with us exceeded everything you had seen online. Padma is a remarkably calm and sweet soul, and we are so glad you enjoyed the full journey of bonding, feeding, walking, and washing her. I will be sure to pass your kind words along to Mr. Dabbu and the rest of our attentive staff—they take great pride in making every visitor feel like a part of the family. Thank you for your high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Elefantastic the next time your travels bring you to Jaipur!"
I visited Elefantastice on June 19, 2026. I was solo travelling. The logistics are perfect. I arrived by bus and someone came to pick me up and the dropped me off after the experience. Communication was super easy with Rahul was super easy. I enjoyed every second with Padma, a female elephant and Mr. Dabbu. I was by myself, enjoyed nearly two hours with Padma, feeding her, petting her, walking alongside her, watching her enjoying the dust bath and then was time for shower which was a lot of fun. I could ask all the questions I had in mine. I spent a moment very quiet and exclusive with the animal. The experience is VIP. And we all have to encourage this kind of initiatives. Congratulations Rahul on taking care of Elephants and contributing to stopping animal exploitation.
"Thank you so much for this incredible and deeply thoughtful review! We are absolutely thrilled that we could provide a seamless, stress-free 'VIP' experience for you during your solo travels. Rahul and the entire team work hard to ensure that all logistics—from your bus pickup to your smooth departure—are perfect, allowing you to focus entirely on the magic of the day. Padma has such a serene, intelligent presence, and we are so happy you had nearly two exclusive hours to bond, feed, walk, and share that fun-filled shower with her and Mr. Dabbu. It is in those quiet, one-on-one moments that a true connection is born. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your congratulations and for recognizing our commitment to stopping animal exploitation. Your support is exactly what fuels our mission to give these rescued gentle giants the peaceful retirement they deserve. You are now a cherished member of the Elefantastic family, and you are always welcome back to your home in Jaipur! 🐘🙏"
You really get to be close and personal with the elephants. You can tell they are treated nicely and you can pet them very long. Never felt unsave. The guides give you lots of food to give and they also let you walk and bathe the elephant. Really nice experience and would like to recommend it when you are visiting Jaipur. Its definetely one of my highlights in my stay in India!
"Thank you so much for this wonderful review and recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that your visit to Elefantastic was one of the absolute highlights of your time in India. Ensuring that our guests feel safe and that our rescued elephants feel comfortable and loved are our top priorities. We are so glad you enjoyed the full, immersive experience of feeding, walking, and bathing them! Your support helps us continue providing a peaceful, dignified life for these magnificent animals. Thank you for recommending us to fellow travelers visiting Jaipur, and we hope to welcome you back to our sanctuary family again in the future! 🐘"
I visited elefantastic in may on my tour of northern India. They were amazing at working around my itinerary and were very flexible when my tour guide changed things about. The driver was very knowledgeable about jaipur and told us all about the countryside way of living. Nice, clean car, comfortable drive. We first stopped at the owner's mother's house for an amazing homecooked vegetarian meal. We had lentils, okra, and pumpkin with chapati. It was absolutely delicious. And she was a warm and welcoming hostess. We arrived at the sanctuary and met an amazing elephant called Padma. What an animal. A beautiful gentle giant. Who had been rescued from a job with heavy loads etc. After being offered some cold drinks by the staff; We fed her cucumber, alfafa, and sugar cane. Lots of hugs and stroking, bonding with eye contact. The connection between her and her handler was lovely to see. We then took her for a short walk, parasols were provided as it was so hot. Watching her walk was a sight in itself. Back to the start, it was bath time! We filled up a tub with water which she threw all over herself, and us, while we have her a scrub and massage ! We laughed so much, and were absolutely soaked. You could tell she really enjoyed this, as she leant into our scrubbing brushes. The supporting guide took fantastic photos and slow motion videos on my phone while we interacted with Padma. Big, fluffy towels were provided for is to dry off with. You can tell the elephants are looked after, are not doing anything they dont enjoy, and that they are bonded with their carers. This was one of the best experiences I had in my entire tour. Unforgettable experience. I can't recommend this enough !
"Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed, thoughtful, and heartwarming review of your visit! We are absolutely thrilled that we could seamlessly accommodate your changing itinerary and make this a standout highlight of your Northern India tour. Our Mother (Champa ji) will be overjoyed to hear your compliments on her homemade lentils, okra, pumpkin, and fresh chapatis! She loves welcoming travelers into our home with the warmth of an authentic Indian family. Padma is a truly special soul, and knowing that you could feel her gentle majesty after everything she has overcome in her past means the world to us. Our caretakers dedicate their lives to these animals, so your observation of their loving, respectful bond—and the fact that the elephants only do what they genuinely enjoy—is the highest praise we could ever receive. Thank you for braving the May heat with us, sharing those laughs during her splash bath, and for your highest recommendation. You are forever a part of the Elefantastic family, and we hope to welcome you back to Jaipur someday! 🐘🙏"
Had a wonderful personal upclose encounter with a 37 year female elephant. She was so gentle the handlers were incredible, I fed, walked & bathed her one on one. Awesome connection with a beautiful animal. Operator was instructive and ensured proper eye contact would enhance the experience. Would do it again and highly recommend. Finished off my morning with an inhome village India breakfast. Thanks for the experience of a lifetime.
"Thank you so much for this stellar review! We are absolutely thrilled that you had the experience of a lifetime getting up close and personal with one of our beautiful, 37-year-old gentle giants. Our handlers and operators take great pride in teaching our guests how to respectfully communicate with the elephants—like establishing that all-important eye contact—to ensure the encounter is deeply meaningful for you and entirely stress-free for them. It is wonderful to hear that you felt that awesome connection during your time feeding, walking, and bathing her! We are also so glad you enjoyed the authentic village breakfast at our home afterward. Thank you for your high recommendation and for supporting our rescue mission. We would love to welcome you back to our sanctuary family in Jaipur again and again!"
Recently, I visited Elefantastic with my family, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, we could feel the love, care, and respect with which the elephants are treated. We spent time with a gentle elephant named Padma, who was incredibly calm and peaceful. Watching her happily enjoy her food and interact with visitors was a heartwarming experience. Being so close to such a magnificent animal created a special connection that we will always remember. The entire visit was well-organized, informative, and filled with positive energy. It was wonderful to learn about the elephants while seeing first hand how well they are cared for. I highly recommend Elefantastic to anyone looking for an authentic and meaningful experience with these amazing animals. Thank you, Padma, for making our visit so special!
"Thank you so much for this truly beautiful review! We are absolutely delighted that your family had such an unforgettable and meaningful experience with us. Padma holds a very special place in our hearts, and it is wonderful to hear that her calm and peaceful spirit brought so much joy to your visit. Our top priority at Elefantastic is ensuring our rescued gentle giants live a life filled with dignity and love, so knowing that their excellent care and happy energy were so apparent to you means everything to our team. Thank you for your high recommendation and for supporting our rescue mission. Your family is now a part of our extended sanctuary family, and Padma will be right here waiting to welcome you all back to Jaipur someday! 🙏"
The experience with elefantastic was great 😊 Especially if you’re a solo traveler and my driver hanman also was great… overall it was all worth it
"Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your time at Elefantastic was a major highlight of your journey, especially as a solo traveler. Providing a safe, warm, and highly personalized experience for solo adventurers is very important to us, and I will be sure to pass your special shout-out along to Hanuman. He will be so proud to know that his hospitality helped make your trip worth every moment!"
Such an amazing experience. It’s evident how much the staff cares about the elephants and your experience. Everyone is so wonderful and accommodating.
"Thank you so much for this beautiful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience with us. At Elefantastic, our mission is dual-focused: providing a loving, dignified retirement for our rescued elephants and ensuring our guests leave with unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of conservation. Knowing that our team's dedication to both causes shone through during your visit means the world to us. Thank you for standing with us and supporting our sanctuary. We hope to welcome you back to our family home in Jaipur again soon! 🙏"
