Trip to Kui Buri National Park (From Hua Hin area. Duration about 8 hours):

Established in 1999, Kui Buri National Park is located in the Tenasserim Hills located 90 km from the Hua Hin to the South in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The park is renowned for its thriving populations of Asian elephants and gaurs, making it one of the best spots in Thailand for wildlife watching. Spanning over 969 square kilometers, Kui Buri’s diverse landscape includes dense forests, grasslands, and waterholes, creating the ideal environment for these majestic animals. Visitors can join guided safaris to witness elephants, gaurs, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

The national park is home to one of the largest populations of gaurs in all of Thailand, with an estimated 100 individuals and around 320 elephants.

Kuiburi National Park maintains its natural beauty and intact ecosystem not altered by human exploitation. Kui Buri National Park – the best spot in entire Thailand to see elephants in the wild, making it a great wildlife safari destination.Wild mammals such as gaurs, elephants, golden jackals, leopards, deers, bantengs, langurs are common in the national park.

The wildlife watching area north from the substation is a forested area with several grassland areas. The last grassland area has a viewpoint with nice view over surrounding areas. While doing safari trip the local guides will inform each other with walkie talkies when they see animals. Apart from the elephants gaurs, golden jackals and deers may be seen with a bit of luck.

The information from the rangers of the National Park:

The main activity on the Wildlife Safari in Kui Buri National Park is a game drive through prime elephant habitats. During the drive, we stop at lookout points where we scan the forest edges in hopes of spotting Kui Buri's wildlife.

This safari does not involve any hiking; instead, we use open-air safari trucks that offer the best visibility for wildlife encounters. However, these trucks provide little protection from the sun or rain, so we recommend being prepared for the weather. Local drivers from nearby communities operate the vehicles, ensuring they directly benefit from wildlife tourism. This encourages them to take an active role in preserving the park and its wildlife, even when elephants occasionally raid their crops.