On the Shivamogga – Theertahalli road, around 14 kms from Shivamogga is the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp. The camp houses several captive elephants. Sakrebailu is an eco-tourism centre. The elephants in these camps are trained by skilled Mahouts. The camp is located on the banks of the River Tunga.
Many wild elephants residing in the forest also visit the camp to enjoy snacks and to play in the backwaters. These wild elephants return to their forests and do not stay in the camp. Sakrebailu is an ideal place to have fun with kids who can enjoy a day with these elephants.
State Government has taken the initiative to protect these elephants and let them live in the wilderness. The eco-tourism centre facilitates tourists as well as local people to visit the camp to witness the tuskers in proximity. The baby elephants are a fascinating watch. The tourists can watch the bathing of elephants wherein they spray water on each other and also get scrubbed by the Mahouts.
Jog Falls, Dabbe Falls, Kodachadri, Agumbe are the nearby places one can visit during Sakrebailu trip. Sakrebailu can be visited throughtout the year.