🌳 Activities of Sakrebailu Elephant Camp
More than tourism — vital conservation work happens here
What We Do
Wild Elephant Capture (Kumki Operations)
Capturing wild elephants and other wildlife responsible for human conflicts using trained Kumki elephants.
Forest Patrolling
Regular patrols through the dense forests to monitor wildlife and prevent illegal activities like poaching.
Anti-depredation Drive
Operations to drive elephants and other wildlife back into the forest when they enter human settlements.
Taming & Training Wild Elephants
Captured wild elephants are tamed and trained using the unique "Jodukule" method developed at Sakrebailu.
Dasara & Cultural Processions
Sakrebailu elephants participate in the Mysore Dasara and other cultural events — including the legendary Drona who carried the Ambari 18 times.
Nature Tourism
Visitors get to see elephants in a natural setting — bathing, feeding, and interacting with mahouts along the Tunga river.
Importance of Sakrebailu Elephant Camp
Ex-Situ Conservation
Elephants are managed both in the forest and in the camp — left in the natural forest, brought to the camp only for morning activities.
Human-Wildlife Conflict Management
Active operations to safely capture conflict-causing wildlife and relocate them, protecting both humans and animals.
Conservation Awareness
Educational programs for schools and the public on forest and wildlife conservation.
Forest & Wildlife Protection
Trained elephants are essential to forest patrolling, anti-poaching operations, and wildlife rescue.
Wildlife Compassion
Inspiring children and visitors to develop empathy toward animals — preserving the cultural respect for elephants in India.
Nature Tourism
Sustainable eco-tourism that supports the camp's operations while educating visitors about conservation.