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PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
Sumatran Elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) in the wild
near Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia

Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia is one of the top spots to sight Sumatran Elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Sumatran Elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus)

BEST TIME TO SEE

April-October. Dry season concentrates elephants near rivers for drinking making them easier to spot.

SIGHTING TIP

Join guided treks at dusk to see elephant herds bathing in rivers.

Coordinates

3.5833°N, 98.6667°E

HABITAT

Rainforests, swamps

CONSERVATION STATUS

Critically Endangered

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

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