The Sakrebyle Elephant Camp is a forest camp for captive elephants in Karnataka. Situated at a distance of 14 km from Shimoga on the Shimoga-Thirthahalli Road, it is considered to be the best camp for training elephants in the state. The camp is maintained by the Karnataka Forest Department.

The Sakrebyle Elephant Camp attracts wildlife enthusiasts and tourists alike. It is one of those ecotourism centres in Karnataka that offers general people an opportunity to look at the huge tuskers from close quarters.

Sakrebyle Elephant Camp has 6 Wooden Cottages, 3 Tented Cottages with modern amenities and Dormitory for 10 people.

The camp houses elephants from all over Karnataka that need proper attention and training. The elephants may require training or attention due to a number of reasons like illness, behavioural issues, deficiency in nutrition, etc. Elephants that are uncontrollable are also brought in for training at this camp.

The camp has experienced mahouts who train and take care of the huge animals. Generally elephants of all ages are trained in the camp. Elephant interaction and trekking is included in the package

6:00 am - 6:15 am: Wake-up/Tea / coffee
6:30 am - 9:30 am: Trekking at Shettihalli Wildlife & Elephant Interaction
9:30 am - 10:15 am: Breakfast
10:30 am: Checkout

• Dress for comfort. Do avoid bright colours and stick to muted shades of green, black, grey and brown. The more you meld with the background, the better.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Avoid smoking – anything can start a forest fire.
• You’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors. Don’t forget your hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, torch, etc.
• Avoid plastics. We’re really trying to cut down on plastics.
• Pets are strictly not allowed.

Sakrebyle Elephant Camp
Sakrebyle, Gajanoor
Shimoga - 577202