Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Manifa Elephant Camp. Thank you very much for your stay at Manifa Elephant Camp.
Elephants in most Lao elephant camps, including ours, do not suffer or become victims of anthropocentrism and exploitation. Elephant riding in nature is a fun exercise for elephants that burns calories and relieves stress. Proper elephant riding does not cause elephants to lose their posture. All of this is scientific fact and proved with evidence. All elephant camp officials are well aware of this. Still, it is a top priority for Western elephant camp managers not to offend animal rights activists who want to abolish all human exploitation of animals: No Riding, Observation Only, We Rescue Elephants, etc. These are really lies and nonsense.
We have very little way to advertise Manifa Elephant Camp because the western media is under the influence of these activists. The sale of elephant tourism is prohibited by almost all online travel agencies. We can only sell through our website or through our office in Luang Prabang. Other than that, we only have local travel agents and hotel managers who know Laos and us well to support us.
We are very happy that you found, contacted, and booked our Elephant Camp on your own and rated it an "Amazing experience". We will continue to work to offer visitors better experience the nature and culture of Laos through their connectiing with elephants. We look forward to seeing you again in Luang Prabang when you come back to Laos.
Best regards,
Yuki
