Sappraiwan Elephant Resort & Sanctuary We invite you to step into our secret jungle, where you will enjoy an intimate experience within our elephant's natural habitat. The resort's 360 acres of jungle is located in a mountainous region of lower northern Thailand, providing the perfect location for travelers to explore nature while relaxing in comfort. Spend a day in the jungle then return to your chalet for a cool splash in the pool, an afternoon tea or the opportunity to sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of the resort's array of resident wildlife. Seldom can you share time with elephants watching them behave naturally in their jungle environment. Witness our elephants eating 18 hours a day which includes gathering bark from rubber trees, throwing mud on their backs to protect from the sun and communicating to each other with vocal and behavioral gestures.