I've had the opportunity to stay at the Tented Camp three times and each was better than the last. I was worried the change in the elephant procedures of "walking versus riding" would negatively impact the experience, but instead it elevated it. Instead of having a single view from top of the elephant, you get a wholistic view from every angle as you get to walk side-by-side in their natural environment. I never could have imagined that walking beside them would eclipse riding. We enhanced our experience at the camp with an Elephant Camp dinner and released khom loy lanterns into the sky - it was a beautiful experience. Additionally, having the Land Rover sundowner activity was the closest thing we have felt to a safari experience in Africa. Our younger travel companions loved the Instagramable moments. Surprisingly, one of our favorite days, outside of the elephants, was our hiking and biking day with guides Rain and Norman. Their easy and upbeat personalities only added to the sights and sounds of the local explorations. As it relates to accommodations, we stayed in the Explorer Lodge. It remains unmatched and above all settings we have experienced to date. Perfectly appointed and such a sense of place. Possibly the only thing we may offer to modify is the heat settings on the pool. The hot days would have benefited from a cooler temperature to the water, but it was the perfect temp for evenings. Overall food and beverage was top-notch and a robust offering from western cuisine to exceptional Thai food. We hope to be back again soon.
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