It is also one of 18 National Tourist Routes that aim to draw visitors to all corners of Norway, by pairing beautiful drives with world-class architectural viewing points that effortlessly blend nature with modernity.
After five years of study in that case, I gained invaluable information from world class experts, like Dr. Joyce Poole from Norway (the foremost elephant researcher in the world), Dr. Phil Ensley, a top veterinarian with specialized training regarding elephants, Dr. Jenny Conrad, a groundbreaking wildlife veterinarian, Mr. Will Travers, CEO of the Born Free Foundation in London, an extremely knowledgeable conservationist, and Pat Derby and Ed Stewart, founders of the PAWS Sanctuary in Northern California.