.The Bush Camp consists of 10 tailormade, luxury tents, resembling African safari accommodation – all built by highly skilled local artisans prioritizing sustainability and supporting the local community. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Chiang Mai, you will be able to experience local life close to nature without missing out on the luxuries of an excellent equipped glamping tent with hot and cold shower, electricity, Wi-Fi and a magnificent view from your own spacious balcony. During the day, you will have the unique opportunity to join our sustainable activities including our popular chain free, hands-off elephant experience taking place at the on-site Elephant Park. The area around our Camp is natural, unique and prime habitat for myriad birds including green peafowl. This combined with the view of Chedi’s, temples and stunning mountain scenery will take you back to the times of ancient Chiang Mai.
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CharlotteTransfer from the airport or hotels in Chiang Mai to The Bush Camp. (Transfer times are approximately 2 hrs.)
Arrive in the late morning before enjoying a delicious Thai lunch. After lunch check in and prepare for the day’s activities.
Today’s activities are set around The Bush Camp’s Elephant and Karen Mahout Experience:
Visit our “Free-roaming chain free” elephant park. Feed and interact with Asia’s largest land animal. A truly once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Thailand majestic giants in their natural home.
Explore the life of the mahouts by seeing how they live together with nature and their elephants. Experience the traditions of the mahout who are part of the Karen Hilltribe by interacting with their families. Help them pound rice, weave their own hand made clothes, sample some of their cooking and see them go about their daily life.
Enjoy a sundowner on one of the many mountain-top viewpoints which overlook the majestic Ping River, the lifeblood of northern Thailand.
Experience barbequed delicacies and a drink or two while watching the northern-Thai sun set behind the mountains.
After watching the sunset and having time to freshen up you will return to enjoy a buffet dinner of freshly prepared Thai and Western dishes whilst overlooking beautiful mountain vistas.
Enjoy a fresh buffet Breakfast at leisure.
Arrive at our “Free Roaming Forest” , make paper from elephant dung, and sample “Kafee Boran” and “kanom krok” a traditional coffee and breakfast snack enjoyed by our mahouts and observe how our Elephants are cared for.
Watch the elephants enjoy their morning wash and learn more about how we work with elephants here at The Bush Camp.
After our mornings activities a fresh Thai buffet lunch is served, enjoy Thai delicacies and stunning mountain panoramas.
The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure by the pool, at the camp or in front of your tent. Stop for a moment and enjoy nature all around you.
In the evening enjoy a sundowner by the pool which overlooks the majestic Ping River, the lifeblood of northern Thailand. Experience barbequed delicacies and a drink or two while watching the northern-Thai sun set behind the mountains.
After watching the sunset and having time to freshen up you will return to enjoy a buffet dinner of freshly prepared Thai and western dishes whilst overlooking beautiful mountain vistas
Enjoy a fresh buffet Breakfast at leisure.
Head to the “Elephant Valley” see more of our elephants roaming free and understand more about good animal husbandry techniques and how we administer veterinary care for the benefit of our pachyderms.
Feed the elephants and take in the sight of these amazing animals one more time.
After a full morning of activities return to your tent to check out before enjoying one final lunch overlooking the mountains and Ping River before returning to hotels / Airport in Chiang Mai
Our Important Notes and Packing List cover all essentials, from necessary equipment to inclusions, ensuring you're fully equipped and informed for this extraordinary adventure and more.
Passport and immigration card for Check-In Process Clothes that can get dirty during the Elephant Experience Comfortable lightweight clothing for the duration of the stay Swimwear for the swimming pool Lightweight long sleeve shirt and pants for the jungle trek Hat Sunglasses Non-slip hiking shoes Flip Flops Light raincoat Mosquito Repellent SPF 25-50 Sunscreen Camera Day bag or small overnight bag Cash for drinks at the bar and souvenirs (Please note that due to the location of our two Luxury Tented Camps we can only accept cash payments on-site). Playing cards or books Reusable water bottle (we will provide a stainless steel water bottle for the duration of your stay)