Top 10 Animal Encounters around the World
Written by Viator, September 2011
Top 10 Animal Encounters around the World Reviews
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Reply by Viator, January 2013
Doing what: Private Tour: Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur
We had a wonderful day. Our tour guide Ai was friendly and entertaining. He gave us lots of local information and made our day special. The elephants were beautiful. We got to swim with them which was the highlight of our tour. Our guide made the drive and other stops enjoyable. This tour is a must.
Reply by Viator, January 2013
Doing what: Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo Tour from Bangkok
The zoo itself was great very entertaining. Staff were friendly and you get very close with the animals. Not happy that I nearly missed the tour. We were told to be at the pick up point at 12.30pm. Lucky we arrived early the tour guide was leaving his paperwork said 12pm pick up.
Reply by Viator, January 2013
Doing what: One-Hour Elephant Jungle Trek from Phuket
Thoroughly relaxing tour of the jungle, the guides pointed out when they saw local wildlife, lizards, snakes and others animals. Stopped to show how the sap from the rubber tree was taken. This was an enjoyable experience.
Reply by Viator, January 2013
Doing what: Private Tour: Jungle Adventure from Goa Including Elephant Ride, Lunch and Dinner
I was a little disappointed in the tour. I feel that the staff was very friendly and kind to the humans, but NOT to the elephants. We were given a light breakfast and a good lunch. It also said that we would be going on an oxen cart ride that didn't happen.
The " spice plantation" was a joke!
Reply by Viator, January 2013
Doing what: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Safari and Sun City Day Trip
The nature safari itself was worthwhile, but not in a league with Kruger. Sun City was was OK - glad to have done it so we know what it is.
Reply by Viator, January 2013
Doing what: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Safari and Sun City Day Trip
The nature safari itself was worthwhile, but not in a league with Kruger. Sun City was was OK - glad to have done it so we know what it is.
Reply by Viator, December 2012
Doing what: Aquila Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town
If only one tour is done this is the one ! Nice drive punctuated with stops to take pictures. Welcome at the reserve exactly as promised, breakfast delicious and the safari itself was exceptional, we saw all the promised and spent lots of time with the lion ! a must to do in your lifetime.
Reply by Viator, December 2012
Doing what: Private Tour: Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur
Elephant sanctuary was a great experience unfortunately the river was too high due to recent heavy rain and they were not able to do the activity where you could wash the baby elephants. Our guide Sufian (not sure on spelling) was excellent and gave many helpful tips to get the most of the tour
Reply by Viator, December 2012
Doing what: Private Tour: Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur
We did this trip as the last day of our trip from Borneo and it was awesome. The tour leader was great and he made the trip. I would highly recommend this excursion and feel it is great value for money.
Reply by Viator, December 2012
Doing what: One-Hour Elephant Jungle Trek from Phuket
Well worth it!
Reply by Viator, December 2012
Doing what: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Safari and Sun City Day Trip
Great day out, really enjoyed the tour.
Reply by Viator, November 2012
Doing what: Private Tour: Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur
Had a fabulous trip to the Sanctuary with my Son. Our guide Henry was outstanding, so helpful and knowledgeable. Riding the elephants and getting drenched in the river with the baby elephants was a real highlight. !!
Note from Viator: This review is based on a previous tour itinerary. Unfortunately, activities with the elephants are no longer offered due to Malaysian animal safety laws.
Reply by Viator, November 2012
Doing what: Private Tour: Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur
The private tour was fantastic and didn't have share the experience with a bus load of people. The drive took a couple of hours, but the driver was really good and very helpful during the day. It gave more of a personal experience and we would do it again if we go back for sure. We had a great day and although the elephant ride was short, we still had experiences and the opportunity to get closer to elephants than we ever thought possible. Keep in mind that they are a semi wild elephants but are well behaved and under control of the trainers. Highly recommend this tour for families and people looking to get close to native animals.
Note from Viator: This review is based on a previous tour itinerary. Unfortunately, activities with the elephants are no longer offered due to Malaysian animal safety laws.
Reply by Viator, November 2012
Doing what: Private Tour: Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur
This was fantastic. We hand an unbelievable guide and an equally great day. To feed the elephants by hand was great enough but to have a ride on the and then be able to swi and bath the baby elephants was unbelievable. One of the best day trips I have ever done. Would go back toorrow.
Note from Viator: This review is based on a previous tour itinerary. Unfortunately, activities with the elephants are no longer offered due to Malaysian animal safety laws.
Reply by Viator, November 2012
Doing what: Private Tour: Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur
This was amazing - our driver Chi Ai was a font of local information, history and culture, he mad quite a long trip a day of fun and aventure. He also organised for us to feed the elephants bananas and even ride them into the river and wash and play with them. A small price to pay to skip the lines and get the experience of a life time. One of the best tours I've ever done!!
Note from Viator: This review is based on a previous tour itinerary. Unfortunately, activities with the elephants are no longer offered due to Malaysian animal safety laws.
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