The journey to Kuala Gandah, Lanchang, Pahang from Kuala Lumpur by own transportation takes about 2 hours through East Coast Expressway (Lebuh Raya Pantai Timur) end up at Lanchang junction.
There are accommodation provided nearby National Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC) such as homestay managed by local communities.
Visitors are encouraged to use Nature Guide Services during your visit at NECC Kuala Gandah. Fee of RM50.00 for one Nature Guide Service (Maximum 12 people for one nature guide service).
| 10:30 AM | |
| Place | Activity |
|---|---|
| Main Gate | The main gate opens for visitors. Park your car in the parking area and register at the registration building. |
| 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM | |
| Place | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1. Electric Fence (Elephant Observation Area) 2. Baby Elephant Area | Feeding the elephants and taking photographs |
| 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | |
| Place | Activity |
|---|---|
| Auditorium (Registration Building) | Translocation Video |
| 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM (Weekends and Public Holidays) 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM (Weekdays, Weekends and Public Holidays) 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM (Fridays Only) | |
| Place | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1. Riverside near the baby elephants area | Adult elephants bathe with mahouts (activity depends on river water level and weather) – 2nd session only at 2:15 PM |
| 2. Stage | Informative show (the bonding between the elephants and mahouts, depending on weather conditions) |
| 3. Next to the baby elephants area | Make friends with the baby elephants (depending on the baby elephants’ health condition) |
| 3:30 PM | |
| Place | Activity |
|---|---|
| Main Gate | The main gate closes for visitors. Visitors still inside may stay until 4:15 PM. |
All activities are depends on the river water level and the current weather. If the river water level is high and it rains heavily, no activities will be carried out. Thank you
* Updated as at 19 July 2022
Subject to change without prior notice
| DAY | TIME |
| Monday – Sunday | 10:30 am – 3:30 pm |
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Notice:
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) wishes to clarify that information on websites other than www.wildlife.gov.my such as www.myelephants.org, http://elephantsanctuarymalaysia.blogspot.com, www.viator.com/kl-elephants, and others have no connection with the National Elephant Conservation Centre Kuala Gandah, Lanchang, Pahang.
PERHILITAN is fully responsible for all elephant management in Peninsular Malaysia and does not accept any money from the public through third-party bank accounts. If there are any bank account numbers created for donations or elephant aid funds, these are initiatives by individuals without the involvement or knowledge of PERHILITAN.
