Wildlifeof Thailand
Wildlife in Huai Kha Khaeng & Mae Wong
Dry forest & mountain forest, west of Bangkok
Huai Kha Khaeng is a vast wildlife sanctuary of dry forest on the west side of central Thailand, with Mae Wong National Park nearby and the Khao No bat cave on the way. A 2007 weekend trip from Bangkok found Banteng at a salt lick, three Dholes, Golden Jackals and Asian Elephant. Research bungalows and night drives need ranger permission, so organise access before you go.
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Highlights
- Banteng at a salt lick and Dhole sightings (2007)
- Asian Elephants and Golden Jackals
- Khao No bat cave on the route
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Huai Kha Khaeng & Mae Wong?
- Top wildlife targets in Huai Kha Khaeng & Mae Wong include Asian Elephant, Leopard, Tiger, Sambar Deer, Red Muntjac, Long-tailed Macaque and Malayan Porcupine. Highlights: Banteng at a salt lick and Dhole sightings (2007).
- Where is Huai Kha Khaeng & Mae Wong?
- Huai Kha Khaeng & Mae Wong is in Dry forest & mountain forest, west of Bangkok, Thailand (about 15.7°, 99.15°).
- What are the highlights of Huai Kha Khaeng & Mae Wong?
- Banteng at a salt lick and Dhole sightings (2007), Asian Elephants and Golden Jackals and Khao No bat cave on the route.
- Are there trip reports for Huai Kha Khaeng & Mae Wong?
- Yes: Huai Kha Khaeng and Mae Wong in 2007: Banteng, Dhole and elephants on a weekend from Bangkok.