Yok Don National Park in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak is a pioneer in offering elephant-friendly tourism model where elephants roam in their natural habitat without being exploited for rides or entertainment.
A caregiver taking charge for keeping track of elephant activities in Yok Don National Park. Photo: VNA
Spanning over 115,000 hectares and featuring Vietnam's unique dry dipterocarp forest ecosystem, the park preserves exceptional biodiversity with over 1,000 plant species and 650 animal species, including many endangered, precious and rare species. The park is highly regarded for its potential to provide services for scientific research, academic learning, and sightseeing tourism.
Elephants roam in their natural habitat without being exploited for rides or entertainment in Yok Don National Park. Photo: VNA
Visitors watch and discover elephants' natural habits during an elephant-friendly tour in Yok Don National Park. Photo: VNA