National Elephant Conservation Centre, Kuala Gandah
How to Get to National Elephant Conservation Centre, Kuala Gandah, Lanchang, Pahang.
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.
Accommodation
There are accommodation provided nearby National Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC) such as homestay managed by local communities.
Nature Guide Services
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).
Visitor Timetable
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TIME |
PLACE |
ACTIVITY |
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10.30 am |
Main Gate |
The main gate open for the visitors, park car at the parking area, register at the registration building
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10.30 am till 3.30 pm |
1. Electric Fence (Elephants observation Area) 2. Baby Elephant Area |
Feeding the elephants and photographing |
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12.00 pm till 2.00 pm |
Auditorium (Registration Building) |
Translocation Video |
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11.15 am till 11.30 am (Weekend and Public Holidays only) 2.15 pm till 3.00pm (weekdays, weekend and Public Holidays) 2.45pm till 3.15pm ( Friday Only) |
1. Riverside in the area of baby elephants |
Adult elephants bathe with mahout (activity depends on river water level and weather) – 2nd session only at 2.15pm |
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2. Stage |
Informative Show (The bonding between the elephants and mahout, depending on the weather condition) |
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3. Next to the area of baby elephants |
Make friend with the baby elephants ( depending on the baby elephants health condition) |
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3.30 pm |
Main gate |
The main gate is closed to the visitors. Visitors who are already inside the centre can be around the centre till 4.15pm.
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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
Visitor Time:
| Day | Time |
| Monday - Sunday | 10.30 am - 4.15 pm |
For more information, please contact:
National Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC)
Notice:
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) Peninsular Malaysia would like to clarify its stand regarding www.wildlife.gov.my is under the direct jurisdiction of the PERHILITAN.
The website, as well as the bank account for donations, have been set up without any affiliation with or consent from the PERHILITAN.
The PERHILITAN is fully responsible for the management of elephants in Peninsular Malaysia and thus has the necessary resources to support all elephant conservation related activities. However, if any members of the public who wish to donate for the conservation of elephants in Malaysia or at this centre should send the donations directly to the PERHILITAN.
Please be advised that the PERHILITAN does not receive funds from the public via third party bank accounts
