Kui Buri

The park is open year-round and elephant sightings are reported in every season. However, the cool and dry season from November to February offers the most comfortable conditions, with elephants frequently venturing to open meadows and waterholes in the afternoon. Rainy season visits (June to October) are possible but open truck safaris can be wet; poncho hire is available at the park. Arrive at the Huai Luek Ranger Station by 2 pm to ensure a spot on a safari truck.

Kui Buri is located 85 km south of Hua Hin and 60 km north of Prachuap Khiri Khan city. From Hua Hin, taxis and private transfers take about 1 hour (minimum 2,000 THB return). From Bangkok, take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal or Hua Lamphong to Prachuap Khiri Khan (about 5 to 6 hours), then hire a local taxi to the park (approximately 30 minutes). Many Hua Hin hotels arrange day trips with guided transportation.

Once at the Huai Luek Ranger Station, all wildlife viewing is done aboard park pickup trucks driven by ranger guides. Visitors cannot drive independently within the wildlife viewing area. Entry to the wildlife watching zone costs 200 THB per adult (foreigners) and 100 THB per child, plus 850 THB per vehicle for the guided safari truck (up to 6 people). Binoculars are highly recommended and can be rented at the ranger station.

Most wildlife enthusiasts base themselves in Hua Hin, which offers the widest range of hotels, resorts, and restaurants, and arrange a taxi or tour to the national park for the afternoon safari. Within Kui Buri District itself, accommodation is very limited; basic guesthouses are available in Kui Buri town. The national park has a small three-bedroom bungalow for rent (1,800 THB per night), which must be booked through the park office and provides the closest access to morning and afternoon wildlife activity.