Elephant Camps
 Myanmar is rich in nature and resources. The
Ministry of Forestry has also being promoting
ecotourism together with The Ministry of Hotel and
Tourism. The elephant is not only of great cultural
and historical significance in Myanmar, but is also
of major economic importance in the country's timber
industry. There were 4,075 elephants in timber
harvesting operations in the Union of Myanmar in
1999-2000. The elephants of Myanmar are providing an
invaluable service to the country not merely by
supporting the national economy but, more
importantly, by conserving the environment. It is
universally accepted that animal skidding is the
most environmentally friendly method of logging.
Elephant skidding will continue to play a vital role
in the timber operations of Myanma Timber Enterprise
(MTE) for the foreseeable future, particularly in
the many mountainous and swamp areas of Myanmar's
forests.
Myaing Hay Wun
Located in Taikkyi Township of Yangon Division,
Myaing Hay Wun Elephant Camp covers an area of 10
acres. It was established in 1986. It is easily
accessible by car from Yangon to Taikkyi Township
and only about 90 minutes drive. The distance is
about 48 miles on the Yangon-Mandalay Highway Road.
The wildlife in this camp include Elephant, Guar,
Banteng, Barking deer, Wild boar, Hare Wild cat,
Green Peafowl, Ruddy sheld duck, Hill myna,
Blossom-headed parakeet, Pheasant, Red jungle fowl,
Quail, Dove, Duck, lesser tree duck, Butterflies,
Moths, Snakes, Monitar lizard, Ground lizard and
Chameleon. The Elephant Camp is a great opportunity
to Study the nature of wildlife and at the same time
can get the recreation from the city. The tour
includes trekking with elephant about 45 minutes.
Along the trekking journey by riding elephant you
will see beauty and serenities of natural virgin
forest its surrounding would be unforgettable.
Tourists can also see the bathing of the elephants
with their mahouts. The elephants are treated well
and also have medical treatment for their health.
Pho Kyar Forest Resort
Pho Kyar Forest Resort is located in Yedashe
Township of Thargara. It is 10 miles 2 furlong from
Thargara, in the area of Swa forest reserve area, on
the bank of Thaing creek. The resort has 20 acres in
area, which is larger than Myaing Hay Wun Elephant
Camp. This forest can be accessed from Yangon to Swa
Township, Thargara by car is 204 miles. From
Thargara to Pho Kyar Resort the drive by car is 10
miles all seasons. Like many other forest resorts,
it has a great opportunity to study natural forest
plants including different species of hardwood,
large forests teak wood, other valuable forest
plants different life span bamboos, cane and
different flora. Tour offers elephant riding for
short trips and long trips. Bathing and washing
elephants can also be viewed.
Tour Operators
If you need detail information about Elephant
Camps, please contact the following tour operators
in Myanmar.
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