In November, an eight-year-old boy was airlifted to Perth in an induced coma after suffering a fractured skull during a quad bike accident in Bali. It wasn’t a one-off. A quick online search shows headlines like “Dangerous/unsafe/100 per cent chances of getting badly hurt”, and “One of...
Ref: theadventurebuddies.comWaking Up to the Sounds of Elephants There’s nothing quite like waking up to the gentle rumble of elephants just outside your room. The kids would rush to the porch every morning to catch a glimpse of them, and it became our favorite way to...
One of the must-do activities enjoyed by tourists coming to Bali is rafting in the rivers that run past Ubud, but it wasn’t always this way. In the 70s & 80s, Ubud was only known as an arts and crafts village, where tourists went to...
Nigel Mason is widely recognized as a visionary leader who has played a pivotal role in shaping Bali’s tourism industry and promoting sustainable practices on the island. His contributions have not only attracted global attention to Bali but have also helped to preserve its cultural...
Deddy and Camila. Credit: SuppliedIn 1996, Bali-based Australian tour operator Nigel Mason and his Indonesian wife Yanie travelled to Way Kambas National Park, a state-run elephant sanctuary in south Sumatra, the biggest island in Indonesia, to acquire animals for an elephant park in Bali. The first...
My Unforgettable Stay at Mason Elephant Lodge, Bali Indonesia Nestled in the lush jungles of Bali lies a hidden gem that’s more than just a sanctuary; it’s a vibrant testament to love, conservation, and cultural fusion. My journey to the Mason Elephant Lodge, a renowned eco-tourism...
Elephant riding is a controversial topic. A quick Google search of ‘elephant riding’ will come up with disturbing photos of a disfigured elephant claiming “this is what years of tourist rides do to an elephant” and attention-grabbing titles, such as The shocking truth about elephant...
[Bali, 30 June, 2023] – Fly Bali, a leading aircraft tourism charter company in Indonesia, and Mason Adventures, Bali’s foremost and most trusted tour operator, are thrilled to announce their collaboration to offer helicopter tours to the breathtaking volcanoes of Bali. This partnership combines Fly...
Jason Derulo's latest music video for his new song 'Glad U Came' was recently filmed on the island of Bali and featured a few large extras from the Mason Elephant Park.Jason and his team visited the elephants for the 2nd time in June 2023 to...
We are delighted to be able to offer our friends and associates a free performance of the BlueScope Youth Orchestra from Australia, a multicultural group of talented child musicians, who will visit the park on the 6th of July.This exclusive performance will be held at...