Volunteer travel to the jungle with rescued elephants
The sanctuary in Cambodia offers a quality life for ten rescued elephants. They live in a completely natural environment since they have 1,500 hectares to eat, move around, etc. The objective of the project in particular is to improve the lives of elephants, sensitize the people who visit it to learn about the problems with Asian elephants and work with the community.
The environment is incredible since it is located in the middle of the Cambodian jungle. Attention! We do not recommend it if you are afraid of bugs or have a panic about insects. Being an extremely humid and green environment, there are a large number of them.
On this solidarity trip you will learn how these large mammals live, and, most importantly, you will become aware of their situation. It is a learning experience suitable for off-road people who want to live a jungle experience.

This project works towards achieving the following Sustainable Development Goals





Project Location
Mondulkiri, CambodiaVolunteer hours
4 - 5 hours a day between 8:00 and 17:00Volunteer activities
Reforest the area, observe the elephants in freedom, maintenance tasks, etc.Minimal collaboration
1 week (5 days)Incluido
Tumaini accompanimentLunchAccommodationDinnerLocal CoordinatorTraining courseBreakfastVolunteer liability insuranceNo incluido
Tourist activitiesHot waterKitchenAirport pick-upTravel insuranceFlightWIFI
Volunteer Program
Voluntary activities
- Learn about the condition of the elephant in Cambodia and learn more about the history of each of the elephants at the sanctuary.
- Collaborate in the nursery and other reforestation tasks in the area.
- Maintenance and cleaning of trails.
- Creating enrichment for elephants.
- Collecting fruits for the elephants.
- Collaborate with the construction of the site.
Profiles required
- Level of English (intermediate level equivalent to B1, no diploma required).
- Be of legal age or, in the case of minors, be accompanied by an adult. The minimum recommended age to participate is 15 years old.
- Be open-minded, tolerant, supportive and willing to learn. Flexibility is essential, as tasks may change depending on the needs of the NGO, similarly the ability to work in a team since volunteering is done in coordination with other people.
- Off-road people who want to live an experience in the jungle.
- Groups, single travellers, couples.
- Families who want to educate children in values of solidarity and love of nature.
- Students of veterinary medicine, biology and similar subjects.
A day in the project
Project Location
Project
Climate
- Dormitory: Shared rooms for 1 to 4 volunteers with single beds and shared bathrooms (western wc).
- bungalows: There are four detached and independent bungalows available, built in traditional Bunong style. The bungalows are basic but comfortable and have a double bed, table and chairs and a private bathroom.
1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | |
Dormitory | 630 € | 935 € | 1.200 € |
Bungalow | 670 € | 1.010 € | 1.315 € |
- Search for the solidarity trip that best fits your profile and interests to provide an enriching beneficial experience for both travellers and NGOs.
- A guide of the project with useful up-to-date information on the status and needs of the project.
- Support during the preparation of your trip: visas, vaccinations, tips for buying your flight, advice on what to visit, essentials to carry in your backpack, practical information (money exchange, transport, timetables, culture, etc.).
- Tumaini coordinator available by email or phone whenever you need to solve all your doubts. Sometimes, if possible, face-to-face meetings are also held.
- Online course on solidarity travel and responsible tourism, mandatory for volunteers to get the most out of their experience.
- Contact, if possible and on request, with volunteers who have already been in the project.
- Contact, if possible and on request, with people who are going to travel on similar dates to chat before the solidarity trip, resolve doubts or organize it together.
- Basic Tumaini Cambodian-Spanish dictionary.
- Accident and liability insurance specialized in volunteering.
- Follow-up during the solidarity trip.
- Letter of reference or certificate of solidarity travel/volunteering on request.
- Accommodation in the chosen option.
- Full board; complete and delicious meals throughout your stay :).
- Internal road transportation from Sen Moronom to the project (pick-up option available in Phnom Penh for an extra fee).
- Drinking water
- Local Coordinator.
- International ticket
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Visa
- Extras such as personal excursions, shopping, etc.
- A contribution to Tumaini for the efforts and assistance of the volunteers.
- A contribution to the project for board and lodging.