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Cambodian Nature Tours: Your Gateway to Discover the Wonder of Cambodia's Wildlife, People and Landscapes

Welcome to Cambodia Nature Tours, connecting you with authentic and sustainable travel experiences that support the conservation of Cambodia’s wildlife and the empowerment of its people.

Whether you want to see the rare and endangered Irrawaddy dolphins, the majestic Asian elephants, the Giant Ibis- the world’s most endangered bird, or the fascinating and diverse cultures of the indigenous communities, we have the perfect tour for you. 

All tours are provided by our trusted partners, Sam Veasna Conservation Tours and Jahoo Gibbon Camp, who are experts in ecotourism and wildlife conservation in Cambodia. 

They will provide you with the best of Cambodia’s nature and culture, while minimizing the environmental and social impact of your visit. Join us today and experience the many natural wonders that Cambodia has to offer.

Why book a Cambodia Nature Tour?

We only work with high-quality eco-friendly tour providers that showcase the amazing natural beauty of Cambodia, its People, and its Wildlife. All tours are led by guides passionate about what they do and dedicated to providing a memorable tour experience.

Sam Veasna Conservation Tours has been running birding and wildlife trips with access to unique wildlife conversation society sites across Cambodia since 2006. They work with local guides and communities taking you to places beyond the reach of others. Revenue generated from tours is used to fund community projects and help sustain the communities and the wildlife they protect through ecotourism.

Jahoo Gibbon Camp offers exclusive tours to see Gibbons and other primates in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. They work with local indigenous guides and other community members to promote community-led conservation. Jahoo is the best destination to observe wild gibbons within a protected area. Visits contribute to gibbon conservation and support the indigenous community in protecting ancestral land.

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The Kingdom of Cambodia is a country in south-east Asia bordered by Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, lying entirely within the tropics. It is best known for its remarkable temple complex of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is on just about everybody’s “bucket list.” It should, however, be equally well known for an extraordinary array of exciting wildlife, much of which is extremely rare, and for gloriously rich and scenic forests and wetlands. This country truly is a thrilling, up and coming destination for ecotourists, as well as those who enjoy novel cultures and breathtaking architectural marvels.

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We run one tour to Cambodia , which takes in all the best wildlife highlights of this amazing country over 17 days.

What’s Special about its Wildlife?

Besides a typically high tropical biodiversity, Cambodia boasts a remarkable number of endangered animals and birds. Species such as Giant and White-shouldered Ibis are almost impossible to see elsewhere, while Bengal Florican, Milky Stork and the trio of endangered Asian vultures – Red-headed, White-rumped and Slender-billed – are found in encouraging numbers. In the forests of the south there are treasures such as Asian Elephants and a suite of exciting primates.

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Wild Cambodia

With the largest area of unbroken rainforest in mainland Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a haven for bird and animal life.

Cambodia is home to some of the most passionate and essential conservation efforts we've experienced; we designed this route to take you deep into wilderness where your visit will also help to ensure its survival. From lush, forested river camps to wetland havens for wild birds – this trip is full of rare opportunities to see some of the world’s critically endangered species in their natural environment.

Transport in detail

All transfers are by private car through Cambodia’s beautiful rural countryside. We love the journeys almost as much as the destinations.

What's great

You’ll visit the best wildlife spotting destinations within Cambodia.

Features beautiful rural landscapes; palm fringed rice paddies, crumbling ancient temples, quaint villages & towns, lush rainforests. Amazing for keen photographers!

By staying in wildlife sanctuaries and visiting conservation projects, your trip directly benefits programmes to protect Cambodia’s wild places

We can easily extend this itinerary with time on the beach if you fancy some rest and relaxation before returning home

Things to consider

The best time of year for wildlife encounters is December to April. November and May are shoulder seasons for wildlife viewing, still good times to travel

You’ll need to be fit and active to manage activities which involve walking and cycling over rough terrain

Accommodation in the wildlife sanctuaries is basic without air-conditioning, but this is all part of their charm and means they have a low impact on the environment

There are some long journeys by road but this gives you a chance to see great swathes of Cambodian scenery

The experience

We custom-make our holidays, so what’s written in the itinerary below is just an example of what we can do. Let us know what you’re interested in, and we’ll tailor a trip just for you.

No trip to Cambodia is complete without Angkor. An ancient city built at the zenith of the Khmer Empire, it contains some of the world’s most spectacular monuments. This means Angkor does attract huge crowds, but as this itinerary is all about escaping into nature, your guide will whisk you to under the radar temples best explored by bike. Afterwards, you’ll cycle out to a lovely rural village for lunch in a beautifully preserved Khmer house. On your second day, get up early to see Angkor Wat at sunrise, then visit a conservation centre created in memory of Sam Veasna, a pioneer in the protection of Cambodia’s wildlife - a fitting start to your adventure.

Explore the temples of Angkor by bike and cycle the outer walls

Visit the Sam Veasna Centre to learn about wildlife conservation projects across Cambodia

See Cambodian culture brought to life in an acrobatic performance by Phare, The Cambodian Circus

Phnom Tnout Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary

Sam Veasna’s greatest achievement was the rediscovery and protection of the critically endangered Bengal florican. With a bit of luck, you’ll see these birds and other large water species today in a grassland conservation area in Siem Reap province. From here, you’ll venture into the vast savannah of Phnom Tnout Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary. A nature guide who knows this wilderness like the back of his hand will take you on a hike through the dipterocarp forest. You’ll also get to traverse the saddle of a mountain on a pair of 300m ziplines. On the descent, keep your eyes peeled for a cornucopia of butterfly species, as well as silver langurs, sambar deer and banteng (wild cows).

Grab your binoculars to spot the critically endangered Bengal florican

Hike through dry forest plains with a nature guide to butterfly-filled waterholes

Fly above Phnom Tnout Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary on a 300m zipline

Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary

Next up is Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary in the remote northern lowlands. You'll stay in an ecolodge on the banks of a baray, an Angkor era reservoir. This man-made lake is a huge draw for fauna and flora in an otherwise arid region, including the endangered giant ibis, Cambodia’s national bird. You can pick two options from a long menu of experiences here all accompanied by nature specialists. Hike or cycle the trails that lead to temple ruins, or opt to get involved in conservation work, species monitoring and forest patrols. Alternatively, take a boat out with local fishermen to learn their skills. As night falls, head to your terrace to watch the evening wildlife, sundowner in hand.

Take part in wildlife conservation work at Prey Veng ecolodge

Join local fishermen for a boat trip on an Angkor era reservoir

Cycle or trek through the forest to ancient temple ruins

Koh Trong is a small island in the middle of the Mekong River in Kratie Province. This region is the feeding ground of the elusive Irrawaddy dolphin – your early morning boat trip offers a chance to spot them. The island itself is a gorgeous, sleepy place of thatched roof villages where people make a living rice farming and cultivating pomelo fruit. There are no cars, just a few spluttering mopeds, but the best way to explore is by horse cart or bicycle. At the island temple, a local farmer invites all visitors to plant a tree. In doing so, you’ll be helping to recultivate the once densely forested island, leaving a positive footprint behind you.

Drift down the Mekong searching for Irrawaddy dolphin

Explore Koh Trong, a tropical river island of villages and fruit trees

Plant a tree to help recultivate the island forest

Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary

At Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, you’ll be on the lookout for the yellow-cheeked crested gibbon. In the early morning their calls echo through the rainforest above the open lounge of your safari-style accommodation. The camp is part of a conservation and species monitoring programme run with the indigenous Bunong community. As well as gibbons, you’ll help Bunong researchers track endangered species such as black-shanked douc langurs and sun bears on a hike through their ancestral homeland. If data is your thing, assist by collecting and analysing camera trap footage, or take a more cultural route by exploring the Bunong’s sacred animist sites deep in the misty jungle.

Set out on a pre-dawn hike to find critically endangered gibbons

Help wildlife conservationists analyse camera footage and research data

Meet the Bunong ethnic minority group and visit sacred sites in the jungle

Sen Monorom/Phnom Penh

Continuing your stay in Mondulkiri Province, there are more wildlife projects worthy of support. First up is Dak Dam, a new site for bird watching where you might spot the black eagle, pale-capped pigeon and black-throated sunbird. But we’ve saved the best to last: the Elephant Valley Project. Maltreated elephants from dubious tourism enterprises have been rescued and brought here to live with minimal interference. As a visitor, you’ll get to observe the animals up close in their natural environment, learn about efforts to revive their declining numbers and meet the mahouts who care for these magnificent creatures. Afterwards, a final night in Phnom Penh concludes Wild Cambodia.

Scan the skies for elusive birdlife in Dak Dam

Get to know the pachyderms of the Elephant Valley Project

Learn about conservation efforts to rescue the Asian elephant population

The finer detail

• Breakfast every day
• Ten lunches: one in the Angkor complex; two in Phnom Tnout Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary; two in Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary; one on the way to Sen Monorom; three in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary; one at the Elephant Valley Project
• Six dinners: two in Phnom Tnout Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary; two in Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary; two in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary
• Three full-day experiences: cycling tour of the Angkor temples; tour of Kratie including spotting Irrawaddy Dolphins; meet the elephants at the Elephant Valley Project
• Three half-day experiences: sunrise at Angkor Wat; visit to Sam Veasna Centre for Wildlife Conservation in Siem Reap; visit to the birdwatching site at Dak Dam
• One evening experience: Phare, the Cambodian Circus performance
• Two night stay in Phnom Tnout Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary including wildlife based activities
• Two night stay in Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary including wildlife based activities
• Two night stay in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary including wildlife based activities
• All entrance fees to sites included in guided experiences
• All internal transport & accommodation

Day 1: Car transfer from Siem Reap Airport to hotel (20 minutes)

Day 4: Car transfer from Siem Reap to Phnom Tnout Phnom Pok (3.5 hours)

Day 6: Car transfer from Phnom Tnout Phnom Pok to Kulen Promtep (1.5 hours)

Day 8: Car transfer from Kulen Promtep to Kratie (3.5 hours)

Day 10: Car transfer from Kratie to Sen Monorom (3 hours)

Day 11: Car transfer from Sen Monorom to Keo Siema (1 hour)

Day 13: Car transfer from Keo Siema to Sen Monorom (1 hour)

Day 15: Car transfer from Sen Monorom to Phnom Penh (5 hours)

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Cambodia Wildlife Adventure 11 Days / 10 Nights

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Cambodia wildlife adventure - 11 days / 10 nights.

• Botum Sakor National Park

This itinerary is designed for outdoor enthusiasts with a passion for wildlife and nature. Journey deep to Botum Sakor National Park, Cambodia’s largest National Park where you will meet park rangers to learn about their wildlife rescue efforts. Enjoy jungle hikes with rangers or go on a river kayak to spot wild life. Explore the historic Angkor group of temples by bike along hidden paths and explore floating villagers by kayaks at Tonle Sap, the biggest fresh water lake in Southeast Asia.

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• Cycling around Silk Island
• Spend time with rescued elephants & wildlife at Phnom Tamao Rescue Center
• Jungle hike with park rangers to spot wildlife
• Bike ride around Angkor temple complexes
• Walk with Elephants at Kulen Elephant Forest
• Kayaking around a floating village at Tonle Sap, the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia

Day 1 Arrive Phnom Penh

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Later this afternoon, visit the iconic highlights in the city including the Royal Palace , Silver Pagoda and the National Museum , home to the world’s finest collection of sculptures from the Angkor period.

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 2 Koh Dach Island Cycling, Genocide Museum & Killing Fields

This morning travel by boat to Koh Dach island on the Mekong River. Known also as ‘Silk Island’, you will explore by bicycles through the villages where you will find a silk weaving loom under every house. Stop along the ride to meet friendly villagers and see their weaving techniques. Ride to the island’s pagoda at Wat Yeak, passing by fruit orchards and vegetable farms. Continue to a sandy beach for a break with some snacks before returning to the city.

Afternoon, visit the genocide museum of Tuol Seng and the Killing Fields . 17,000 people passed through the gates of Toul Seng, or S-21, during the murderous reign of the Khmer Rouge.

Day 3 Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center

Spend the day at Phnom Tamao Rescue Center located about 1.5 hour drive out of the city.

Guided by the center, you will receive great insight into the work of the Wildlife Alliance team who protect Cambodia’s wildlife from the threats of poaching, trafficking and cruelty. Depending on availability, activities could include a walk with elephants in the forest, visiting their tiger enclosures and the rehabilitation section of the rescue center which is not open to the general public. There is an opportunity to help feed one of the young residents of the center such as a baby jackal or leopard cat or play with the many mischievous baby macaques.

A picnic lunch is served before exploring the vast water bird aviary, home to some of Cambodia’s rare avian life. Walk around the lakeside where the Sambar deer roam.

Day 4 Drive & Boat Ride to Cardamom Tented Camp

Today you will journey to Botum Sakor National Park , the country’s largest national park. The drive takes about 4 hour from Phnom Penh plus an hour boat ride to the Cardamom Tented Camp, gateway to a home for a rich variety of wildlife and Cambodia’s endangered mammals such as the clouded leopard, Asiatic black bear, Dhole, pileated gibbon and sun bear.

A 3-night stay will allow you more free time to explore on your own the surrounding forest and river areas with hiking or kayaks. You will also learn about Wildlife Alliance’s operations and join a patrol with their Rangers hiking through dense jungle along abandoned poaching and logging trails. Visit the Rangers Station where the confiscated equipment of poachers including traps and improvised hunting rifles are on display. Though rare but possible sightings of wild life in this area include macaque, gibbon, hornbill and many others.

Overnight at Cardamom Tented Camp

Day 5 Cardamom Tented Camp

Take an early morning hike with rangers and a English-speaking guide over a network of abandoned poaching and logging trails through the dense forest. After lunch at the Ranger Station, you can hike or kayak back to camp. Rest of the day is free to relax or participate in other in house activities like visiting one of their wildlife hides or take another hike in the jungle.

Day 6 Cardamom Tented Camp

Today is free to select your preferred activities. You can take an early morning boat ride to see wildlife along the Preak Tachan river, take the kayaks out for a paddle, go on a longer hike in the jungles or relax on the floating pier with binoculars in hand to do some bird watching.

Day 7 Drive to Sihanoukville, Fly to Siem Reap

Depart morning for boat ride back to Trapeang Rung followed by a private transfer to Sihanoukville for a flight to Siem Reap.

Upon arrival at Siem Reap, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 8 Full Day Temples by Bike

Today you will explore hidden trails around Ta Prohm and Angor Thom Temple Complex by bicycle with your guide. Take in some of the most beautiful jungle paths between temples that are used by locals in their everyday lives.

Bike past the walls of Banteay Kdei to the North Gate of Ta Prohm. This ‘jungle temple’ has been left the way it was when ‘discovered’ by French explorer Henri Mouhot in 1860. Famed for its the tentacle-like tree roots strangling the surviving stones and Hollywood movie “Tomb Raider” with Angelina Jolie.

Then continue past Takeo Temple and turn left into the jungle just after Chao Say Devada temple. This brings you down a beautiful jungle path to the East Gate, or Gate of the Dead. Then, ascend the walls of Angkor Thom and ride around the southeast quadrant to stop at atmospheric Prasat Chrung, a seldom-visited temple overlooking the vast moat of Angkor Thom.

Continue riding from the South Gate to the Bayon , explore the main temples of Angkor Thom on foot, including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Preah Palilay, Terrace of the Leper King and Preah Pithu. Explore Bayon, the temple famous for its enigmatic faces of Lokesvara, the Buddha of Compassion, said to bear an uncanny resemblance to the great King Jayavarman VII himself. Transfer back to your hotel by car after the tour.

Day 9 Wildlife Rescue Center & Kulen Elephant Forest

Morning drive about an hour to Angkor Center for Conservation of Biodiversity , an excellent wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center. This non-profit is involved conserving Cambodia’s natural habitat through research, education, breeding and reintroduction of endangered species. You can expect to see a wide range of rescued and rehabilitating wildlife, visits are permitted only at 9am or 1pm led by their in-house guides.

Then continue about 40min drive to Kulen Elephant Forest , created to provide a retirement home for the working elephants that were providing elephant rides around Angkor Temples. Those rides have ceased operations and currently the camp hosts 14 elephants who are free to roam within a protected forest area of 1100 acres. This is a group tour of maximum 12 participants and the visit will include walking with the herd through the forest, watching them bathe and participating in feeding activities. You will be shown around the compound by an expert who will share interesting insights to elephant behavior.

Day 10 Sunrise Angkor & Floating Village Kayaking

Rise early morning with your guide and visit the majestic temples of Angkor . Believed to be the world’s largest religious building, this temple was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II.

Afternoon drive about an hour along country roads to the boat pier at Mechrey Village . Some stretch of the road is unpaved and could be a little bumpy. On arrival, meet your friendly kayaking guide and board a local motorboat to the floating village for kayaking.

As you paddle through the floating village, you will be greeted by smiley villagers as your guide explain the local livelihood and customs. Depending on the water levels, you may have a chance to kayak through a flooded forest and chance to view rare birds in this region, typically possible between July through February. Later, kayak to a spot for spectacular sunset views over the great Tonle Sap before returning to Siem Reap by car.

Day 11 Depart Siem Reap

Transfer to airport for onward journey.

Meal included: Breakfast

Our private tours include the things that make it so you don’t have to worry about logistics for your trip.

This Tour Includes

• Airport Transfers
• In Country Flights
• Accommodation, including all taxes and service fees
• Private, Local, English-speaking Guides for Tours and Activities
• All Tours and Activities as described
• Entrance fees to Sights
• Travel Insurance

This Tour Does Not Include

• International Airfare
• Visa Fees and Application
• Tips for Guides and Drivers

Itinerary Add-Ons to Consider

Consider a pre- or post-tour extension to this itinerary in either Thailand or Singapore depending on which city your international flight is routed through. It’s quite easy to add a couple of days in Bangkok to indulge in authentic local food at our secret locations or Singapore, the ultra modern city state rumored to be the cleanest country in the world.

Bangkok Getaway

Starting price : $900 / person.

Explore authentic century old neighborhoods including one of the world's largest Chinatown established in 1782 and a Thai-Portuguese Quarter. Discover hidden small eateries known only to local foodies, sample unique snacks and dishes you will never find on your own!

Singapore Discovery

Starting price : $1200 / person.

Go behind the glitzy skyscrapers where locals live and learn true facts about the Singapore life. Despite being one of the most modern city states in Asia, this tiny island offers some of the most fascinating multicultural experiences under one roof.

Here’s an explanation of what to expect and the planning process with a Red Lantern Journeys travel consultant.

The price for this trip will vary based on many factors including:

• Dates of travel – high vs. low vs. shoulder season
• Your preference of hotel standards – 3, 4, or 5-star categories. We’ve scouted the best hotels and the best locations in each category and will make our recommendations based on your budget and travel style. We’ll even try to book specific room categories to avoid street noise or other inconveniences.
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• How far in advance you book the trip

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Your personal travel consult to work with you to prepare your itinerary, recommend tours and activities and accommodation and explain the reasoning behind every aspect of your tour.

Private Vehicles with Driver and Guides

You'll have your own private, chauffeur-driven vehicle for all of your airport transfers and daily excursions. These will also include your personal, English-speaking guide who is licensed and will provide the insights to make each of your tours an exceptional experience.

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We have access to a wide range of activities to make your trip truly memorable. Activities range from visiting iconic sights to meeting local personalities, adventure sports, and exclusive dining experiences!

The best times to travel in Cambodia are from early November to March when temperatures are cooler and the weather is typically good. It is still possible to travel other times of year, but it is very hot in April and May while June through early October is the monsoon season. However, crowds at places like the ancient Angkor temples will be much sparser during the off season.

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Top 5 wildlife sanctuaries in cambodia.

Cambodia wildlife tours are definitely a wildlife enthusiast's dream, with so many rare and exotic animals and amazing marine life, it certainly becomes the best spot for your next wildlife adventure. It really gives you an insight into the work and efforts that the reserves here are taking in order to preserve the endangered animals.

• Phnom Tamao Rescue Center: This place is working with wildlife NGO to preserve the animals that are otherwise illegally traded across, at a 30 km stretch from Phnom Penh in Cambodia. They organize tours for animal lovers and give them a chance to be closer to them which includes feeding the elephants, entering the tiger's den, you can even visit the baby animals that they rear at the center. It's a delightful experience indeed.
• Wildlife Release Koh Long: This is another center, established in the interests of protecting animals in the heart of the Cardamom Mountains, all the animals that are rescued and are fit to go back to normal, a brought here to be left in their natural habitats.
• Sam Veasna Centre: If birds are your thing then you should definitely visit this place, it's a center that protects and nurtures rare birds, from Bengal Floricans to White-shouldered Ibis, to endangered vulture species, they really do have special birds living here.
• Elephant Valley Project: This is the place where you get a see playful elephants right in their natural habitat. This place is based in a remote jungle in the Mondulkiri area and they organize a series of trips that last from one day to five days. You can stay with the elephants and volunteer to take care of them which is a truly enchanting experience.
• Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity: It offers daily tours for you to look at rare animal species from gibbons, silvered langurs, civets, and pangolins, there is a range of wildlife in this sanctuary.

These are some of the best wildlife centres or national parks or sanctuaries in Cambodia listed in our Cambodia wildlife trip plan where you will find exotic species of animals. Few of these sanctuaries also allow you to interact with the animals and to feed them. It is a very fun way to get close to the wildlife. Also, awareness programmes are also being conducted by these centres or sanctuaries in order to aware the people about the degrading wildlife and to take care of these timid as well as mighty animals. With Cambodia wildlife holiday packages, we take the travelers on an excursion to places that are rich in exotic flora and fauna.

Ways to Reach Cambodia

There are no direct flights from India to Cambodia, but many airlines provide connecting flights from Delhi, Bangalore, and other major cities. Generally, it takes around 7 to 8 hours to reach Cambodia from India. Cambodia wildlife trip packages are available on our website with flights and without flights option so that travelers can choose from these packages without any inconvenience.

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Scenic Cambodia Tour Package

₹ 56,348/- ₹ 64,032/-.

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• Temple Tour
• Sightseeing
• Cultural shows
• Floating Village
• Unlimited adventure

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₹ 55,000/- ₹ 62,500/-.

• Tonle Sap Lake
• Phnom Penh (1D)
• Kratie (1D)
• Stung Treng (1D)
• Ratanakiri (1D)
• Preah vihear  (1D)
• Siem Reap (2D)
• Battambang (3D)

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Most tours use private vans or cars or some of the local ones use tuk-tuks for transport too.

What is the typical age range for Cambodia wildlife tours?

People of all ages starting from 6 to 90 can go on these Cambodia wildlife tours.

How much in advance should the tour be booked?

It's recommended to book the tours 3 months in advance.

What should be packed for wildlife tour to Cambodia?

It depends upon on the weather, but pack comfortable clothes, no fancy clothes because you're going to spend most of the time in jungles.

Is the water in Cambodia safe to drink?

Tap water here is generally not safe; you should always opt for bottled water.

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Places To Visit In Cambodia

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Angkor Thom In Siem Reap

Angkor Thom, literally refers to "Great City", is a famous tourist attraction located in present-day Cambodia. Angkor Thom in Siem Reap was established by King Jayavarman in the late twelfth century. The entire place covers an area of 9 square km, and comprises of several monuments built during the early eras as well as tho...

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Beng Mealea In Siem Reap

Located 40 km east of the Angkor group of temples and 77 km from the city of Siem Reap , the Beng Mealea is also a Hindu temple built by Suryavarman II in the early 12 th century. The temple is built from sandstones and has Buddhist motifs carved on its walls in a few places. The World Heritage Site has a largely unknown hist...

Preah Khan Temple In Siem Reap

The temple of Preah Khan was built by King Jayavarman VII to honor his father and is located North-West of the Angkor Thom . The temple houses a number of cravings related to the Hindu mythology and Buddhist motifs are also present. The temple has been left largely unrestored, and nature has reclaimed most of the structures ...

Neak Pean Temple In Siem Reap

Neak Pean Temple is a vintage throwback to how ancient Khmer healthcare looked like. Now the island temple looks like isolated remains of the olden days, but it was created keeping in mind extensive mythical references. Neak Pean Temple in Siem Reap is one of the many attractions in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Although ...

Bayon Temple In Siem Reap

Bayon Temple , known for its daunting, awe-inspiring series of smiling faces all around its uppermost tier, is the flagship construction of the ancient Khmer capital Angkor Thom. The temple sits right in the middle of the fortified city, though it took years for the historians to discover that fact owing to the dense outgrow...

Things To Do In Cambodia

Your list of the best things to do, compiled on the basis of actual traveler experiences

Hot Air Balloon In Siem Reap

The temples of Angkor look fascinating from the ground. Imagine how strikingly imperial it might look from up above in the sky. Hot air balloon Cambodia allows the visitors of Angkor to catch a glimpse of the majestic architectures from the elevated vantage point. This would be a lifetime experience and not something one ca...

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River Cruise In Siem Reap

Siem Reap river cruise is one of the best alternatives of going around Cambodia. Usually, most people take the roadway to travel from one part to another and have their whole Siem Reap experience. But the water cruises undeniably add an edge to the entire thing. There are many different Siem Reap river tours as offered by t...

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Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary

There is a reason why the Prek Toal bird sanctuary within the Tonle Sap Lake Biosphere is called the most important breeding ground in South-East Asia for large water birds. Tonle Sap has three distinct ecological spheres within its vast expanse. Among them, Prek toal with its 31,280 hectares area of lowlands and swamps is ...

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Cambodia wildlife tours offer a plethora of activities which one can enjoy while having a glimpse of exotic animals. Wildlife tours are as adventurous and exciting as any other tour. Given below is the list of some of the best things to do on your wildlife tour to Cambodia.

Best Things to Do at Wildlife Tour in Cambodia

• Meet the rangers at the wildlife release center and hear their stories about how they protect and rescue the animals that are endangered
• Go for a trek around the jungles in Koh Long and enjoy the beautiful scenery, waterfalls on the route.
• Go on a tour with experts, the tours last from half day to entice with the guides telling you a variety of things about the bird life around.
• Go around the Mekong River in the Kratie Province and spot the Irrawaddy dolphins that are close to extinction here.
• You can go for a local countryside tour on Cambodia wildlife vacation packages at the Kamont Province and explore the localities and go look around the plantations or spend time at the local lakes.

Best Shopping Places in Cambodia

You can definitely ditch the malls here and go to the local markets to buy some lovely artifacts to take back home from here, starting with Psar Thmei which is the central market here, you can also shop at the Angkor Night Market.

Best Restaurants to Try in Cambodia

You can try the traditional Cambodian cuisine as well as the European cuisine here, at restaurants like Dakshin's, Vibe Cafe, Coconut Lyly. You can even try Japanese food here at the famous restaurant Hachi

Best Dishes to Try in Cambodia

Cambodian food is often confused to be Thai or Vietnamese, but it's really a different cuisine, you should really try dishes like Fish Amok, Banana Blossom Salad, Khmer Red Curry which are well known local delicacies here.

Cambodia wildlife tours are going to be an enriching and exciting experience for you and should plan a trip right away.

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Welcome to Cambodia Bird Guide Association (CBGA)

Based in Siem Reap, the Cambodia Bird Guide Association is an NGO which provides birding tours and natural heritage tours across Cambodia. We are committed to the preservation of wildlife, nature and developing the livelihoods of people in conservation areas. We work closely with the provincial Department of Environment, in this regard, to raise awareness and educate local people on avian and environmental issues.

CBGA tours are led by professional local bird guides to 17 different destinations . These range from half a day tour in Siem Reap, to a full three-week tour across Cambodia. Contact us and we can help plan a perfect birding itinerary and an unforgettable holiday.

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Boeng toal vulture restaurant, prek toal bird sanctuary, phnom krom marshland, birding and ecotourism - our mission.

The CBGA was founded in December 2016 by a group of accomplished birdwatchers and conservationists, who collectively have many years of experience, specifically in avian and wildlife preservation.  Our organization is dedicated to the protection of the environment and is actively working to make a difference in the Cambodian countryside.

We believe that through our birding and ecotourism initiatives, we can inform and influence the thinking of Cambodians.  Helping people to understand the value of the natural world and wildlife, then joining with us to protect that environment.  The role we play is designed to help local people develop their livelihoods, meanwhile ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for the next generation of Cambodians.

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Cambodian Birding Tours

Choose from half day, single day and multi-day tours, our range of birding tours offer something for everyone. we offer the best opportunities to discover the cambodian wildlife., birding is our specialty.

As Cambodia’s first bird tour operator, we’ve been running custom birding tours in Cambodia since 2006, with the most passionate and experienced guides in the region. We take you to the most breathtaking and biologically diverse places in the country.

Bengal Florican Half Day

Half Day around Kbal Spean

Half Day Birding in Angkor Wat

Half Day Birding in ATT

Half Day Birding in Siem Reap

Phnom Penh Cambodian Tailorbird Morning Tour

Single day bird tours.

Our single day tours offer a fantastic opportunity to see a wide range of Cambodian species and get a taste of the unique country itself.

These tours are great for the beginner and the more experienced birder as our English-speaking bird guides handle all logistics during your tour, they are very familiar with the protected sites and liaise with the local guides, in whose backyards you will find the birds. They anticipate your needs and go out of their way to show off Cambodia’s special species. At the end of the day, they will go over the list of birds seen and share the trip list with everyone at the end of the tour.

ATT Sarus Crane Adventure

Kbal Spean, the ACCB & Banteay Srey

Koh Ker, Beng Mealea Forest Temples

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Birding Tour

Temples and Birds

Tonle Sap Waterbirds and Floating Village Adventure

Multi day bird tours.

We make things as easy as you like – from 2 days to 3 weeks. Expect around 200 species in a week on our regular itineraries, and 300 + if you stay longer.

Our English-speaking bird guides handle all logistics during your tour, they are very familiar with the protected sites and liaise with the local guides, in whose backyards you will find the birds. They anticipate your needs and go out of their way to show off Cambodia’s special species. At the end of each day, they will go over the list of birds seen that day and share the trip list with everyone at the end of the tour.

Multi-day tours are for the more experienced birder who wishes to see some of the rarest birds in South East Asia.

Aural Mountains Cambodian Laughingthrush Tour

Bokor National Park and Kampot

Cambodia Vulture Restaurant Tour

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Betelnut Tours

Daytrips to the Phnom Tamao wildlife Rescue Center outside Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Until further notice this tour is only available for groups of at least 5 people

Full day trip to the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center

Spend a day at this rescue center, where you will meet endangered & rescued animals upclose. This rescue center is considered one of the best in Asia. No small and dirty enclosures here. All animals are wel take care off and we can tell you all about them and their histories.

The Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center is home to over 1,200 animals and is the biggest rescue center in Cambodia. Here you can see an array of native rescued wildlife, including Gibbons, Sun Bears, Tigers, Elephants and many more.

We have been coming here for 14 years and we are intimately familiair with all the animals. Spend a day outside the city, try some delicious homecooked lunch and probably learn about some animals you never even knew existed.

Personal & Knowledgeable

We have extensive knowledge of the animals and their behaviour. We know when they are active and where they like to hide. We know which gibbons are cheeky hair pullers and which tigers are likely to spray on you.

Don't just learn the basic facts of the animals. We can tell you how they got here, how they are being cared for and what will happen to them.

Get up-close with the animals

Some gibbons just love backrubs, so give it to them. Pet deers, feed otters and probably be chased around by monkeys.

Unlike a zoo, you will be able to get extremely close to a lot of the animals, but in a responsible way. Animals are never handled or forced in any way, but most animals are happy to come close by themselves.

A delicious homecooked lunch

Leave the city for some fresh air

The rescue center is an hour away from Phnom Penh and is build at the edge of a protected forest. You will spend a day walking through the forest with animals at every turn, hearing birds and gibbons singing in the distance.

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This tour is suitable for all ages, but some effort is required. You wil spend most of your time at the park on foot and you will be in the sun. The animals will make you dirty, the roads are bumpy and if it rains, you get wet. It this doesn't like sound like your idea of a good time, don't do it! However, if you want a special experience, can handle getting hot and dirty and want to meet some amazing people working with incredible animals, this this is the trip for you.

The tour takes almost a full day. We organize trips 3 days a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. We require at least 2 people to do a tour and we usually take at most 8 people. Single travellers can of course join a group already going and special arrangements can sometimes be made both with regards to the day or to the number of people, so don't hesitate to contact us if that is the case.

Pretty much everything you need throughout the day is included for you. This means transport to and from the park, entrance fee, a guided tour, lunch and water. You will also get a kroma (khmer scarf) at the beginning of the day that you can keep.

You should wear comfortable footwear. While the terrain isn't very difficult, you will be on your feet a lot. Sandals or slippers are fine. Sunscreen or a hat to protect you from the sun is recommended. Bring clothes that can get dirty. You can of course stay away from the animals to try and stay clean, but where's the fun in that?

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Wild Mondulkiri

Jahoo offers exclusive gibbon and primate spotting experiences in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, Cambodia.

Gibbon Conservation

Jahoo is the best place in Cambodia to observe wild gibbons and other primates in a protected forest.

Community-owned Ecotourism

Jahoo is an ecotourism enterprise providing wildlife-friendly employment and motivating community-led conservation action.

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The mission of Jahoo is to provide unparalleled gibbon watching experiences that motivate conservation action and promote indigenous Bunong culture

Gibbons: Jahoo offers exclusive tours to see unique gibbons and other primates in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary.

Conservation : Jahoo motivates community conservation action protecting a globally important primate hotspot.

Community: Jahoo links conservation success to community development motivating long-term community leadership whilst promoting indigenous rights.

Famous for its abundance of primates, Jahoo is home to the globally endangered southern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon.

Sheltering more than 25% of the population, it is a global hotspot for this unique species.

Join gibbon researchers tracking a habituated group of southern yellow-cheeked crested gibbons, gaining unparalleled access to this endangered species. Led by indigenous local guides, witness traditional forest skills, explore remote waterfalls and spot other rare primates and unique wildlife.

Gibbon tracking, forest hiking and a sacred jungle waterfall

Witness the jungle at night whilst in comfort at the iconic bamboo camp

An immersive journey into forest, endangered wildlife and indigenous Bunong culture

Jahoo presents a unique opportunity to visit Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary.

Follow the eerie song of the rare yellow-cheeked crested gibbon, spot endangered black-shanked douc langur, discover traces of asian elephant and sun bear, glimpse spectacular birdlife.

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Jahoo is the best destination to observe wild gibbons within a protected area.

Your visit contributes to essential gibbon conservation and supports the indigenous community in protecting ancestral land.

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Discover what makes us a 2023 Traveler’s Choice Award winner by reading the firsthand experiences of fellow adventurers. Dive into our recent testimonials to see why travelers just like you are raving about their unforgettable journeys with us.

Jahoo IS the real deal!

Keo Siena Wildlife Sanctuary is being protected and studies by the community associated with Jahoo! We had an amazing time interacting with the local guides and researchers. We heard the gibbons singing each morning at 5:30am and had full days of hiking learning about the ecosystem and local culture. The food was delicious, fresh and plenty! Also, the accommodations were very comfortable. We highly recommend this activity for adults who love nature and local ecotourism combined with long term scientific research!

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Amazing experience with Jahoo!

I had an amazing stay with Jahoo. What an incredible place! The camp is beautiful, the staff very friendly, good local food, skilled guides and Keo Seima forest is beautiful! Got to see the gibbons, doucs, loris and the rare Germains peacock pheasant. Couldn’t have wished for more. Thank you Jahoo!

Definitely recommend booking with Jahoo. It is the real authentic experience of wildlife trekking.

Puts the “eco” in eco-tourism

This was an amazing experience of a lifetime. The conservation value of this project is terrific and their engagement with the local communities should be a model to be replicated elsewhere. This project puts the eco in eco-tourism. The team on the ground are great interpreters of the natural history of the area, the Bunong people, and of the gibbons, doucs and macaques. What an amazing experience!

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VOLUNTEER WITH ELEPHANTS – THAILAND & CAMBODIA

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Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary is a project that spans 32,000 acres, on the edge of the Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is one of the largest protected areas in Cambodia and is home to several endangered species, including the giant ibis, banteng, Eld’s deer, sarus crane, monkeys, gibbons and several turtle species. Once densely forested and rich in biodiversity, this area has been significantly impacted by illegal logging and poaching. The project is focused on protecting and restoring the jungle, located an hour and half north of the famous Angkor Wat temple complex.

Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary provides a safe home in nature to rescued elephants, including two females, Di-Ploh and Sarai Mia, who have lived at the sanctuary for several years and are free to roam the jungle during the day, foraging on natural vegetation. In November 2020, they were joined by the now famous Kaavan, who was rescued from a zoo in Pakistan. It is wonderful to see this majestic bull elephant enjoying his life in nature with the freedom to explore his jungle home and do what comes naturally.

Di-Ploh was born in 1980. After a life in the logging industry, she was rescued from Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia in February 2017. It took her a while to adapt to her new life at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary. When she first arrived she took very long excursions and would sometimes walk beyond the safety of our extensive boundary. She has since settled into her home and happily spends her days wandering and foraging in the jungle. Di-Poh is quite an independent elephant and is generally calm and graceful. At this time, she is solitary in nature, and is enjoying her more natural life at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary. 

Sarai-Mia was born in 1992. She was rescued from logging in Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia in February 2017 at the same time as Di-Ploh.  On arrival at CWS, Sarai-Mia met Arun Reah, with whom she became best friends. These 2 elephants were never far apart and displayed dramatic antics and vocalizations whenever they lost sight of one another in the forest. Sadly, Arun Reah passed away in September 2021, leaving her friend in mourning.   Sarai-Mia is now enjoying a peaceful life, freely roaming throughout the sanctuary during the day, foraging on natural vegetation. She is full of energy and can often be very vocal when she is in a good mood.

Kaavan is a male Asian elephant who was born in 1985. On November 30 2020, the now famous Kaavan, dubbed ‘the loneliest elephant in the world’ arrived at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary. Rescued from deplorable conditions at the Islamabad zoo in Pakistan, he was flown to CWS thanks to the support of singer, Cher, Free the Wild, Four Paws, together with many other people and organizations who campaigned for Kaavan’s freedom. Kaavan is the first bull elephant to live at the sanctuary and is enjoying his new life exploring and foraging in his jungle home. Kaavan has now started the next chapter of his life – one with freedom, love and kindness.

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Volunteer at cambodia wildlife sanctuary.

Volunteers who visit Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary have the special experience of walking with the elephants as they wander the jungle during the day, observing them foraging on natural vegetation, drinking from and swimming in one of the damns. Volunteers help care for the elephants by cutting and preparing food for them and cleaning their night shelters.

You will also have the chance to help to reforest the area by keeping records of identified species, collecting seeds, and planting saplings. Volunteers assist in the care of injured and orphaned animals who have been rescued so that they can be rehabilitated and returned to their jungle home. Volunteers also help care for the domestic animals who have found a home at the sanctuary, including dogs, cats, and cows as well as lending a hand with the sustainable farming of vegetables and fruit.

Other volunteer activities include teaching English at a local school and working with the local community to establish educational outreach programs for children. The ongoing support of volunteers is vital to ensuring the project’s continued success – caring for the rescued animals and protecting and regenerating this important natural habitat so that it can sustain a diverse range of wildlife for generations to come.

Join our eco-volunteer program and play a vital role in caring for the rescued elephants and helping to protect and regenerate a beautiful natural habitat so that native species can repopulate the wildlife reserve

Volunteer Activities

• Observe the elephants wandering and foraging in the forest
• Take regular walks with the elephants through the jungle
• Wash and prepare food for the elephants
• Cut grass and banana tress for the elephants
• Prepare food and feed the monkeys
• Clean Kaavan and the other elephant's shelters
• Help with reforestation by planting trees & tying sashes around trees
• Care for injured & orphaned animals until their release back to the wild
• Help care for the domestic animals at the sanctuary
• Teach English to childrenat the local school
• Help with sustainable farming, making trails & minor construction projects
• Enjoy delicious vegan Thai/Khmer dishes freshly prepared daily

Volunteer Project Details

Number of Volunteers: 20 Number of Elephants: 3 Tour Type: One Week Volunteer (maximum stay of 4 weeks) Fitness Level: Moderate Age Suitability: Adults 18+

What's Included

• Transportation from hotel in Siem Reap to project and back
• Clean on-site accommodation in wooden bungalows
• Three freshly prepared vegan buffet style meals per day
• Bottled drinking water, tea & coffee
• Qualified English speaking guide
• Free Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary t-shirt

Volunteer Project Price

Adults 18+: US$400 / 15,000 Baht per week

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Short Visits

Single day / overnight visits.

If you are traveling to Siem Reap, Cambodia and are interested in a single day visit or an overnight stay (2 days/1 night) at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary please book your visit below. You will be requested to pay a 30% deposit in Thai Baht and can pay the balance owing in US dollars or Cambodia Riel on arrival at the sanctuary.

Single Day Visit Itinerary

8:00-8:30 am – Pickup from your hotel in Siem Reap

8:30-10:00 am – Travel to Elephant Sanctuary Cambodia

10:00-12:00 pm – Meet our elephants in the jungle admiring them from a close but respectful distance, as they snack on some banana stems. Observe the elephants wandering in their natural habitat as they forage on vegetation, drink from one of the damns or take a swim in one of the ponds. Hang out with the elephants in the jungle and enjoy watching them just being elephants.

12:00-1:00 pm – Delicious buffet vegan lunch made with love by our team

1:00-3:00 pm – Prepare monkey and elephant food and feed the monkeys and elephants

3:00-3:30 pm – Depart the sanctuary and return to Siem Reap

Single Day Visit - What's Included

• Transportation from hotel in Siem Reap to the sanctuary and back
• Freshly prepared vegan buffet style lunch

Single Day Visit Price

Adults 12+ : US$120 / 4,400 B             Children 4-11 years old : US$60 / 2,200 B

* Price includes transportation from Siem Reap to CWS & back to your hotel

Adults 12+ : US$80         Children 4-11 years old : US$40

Overnight Trip Itinerary

Day one same as Single Day Visit

Delicious vegan buffet style dinner

Buffet style breakfast

Walk with the elephants in the jungle

Delicious vegan buffet style lunch

Depart sanctuary and return to Siem Reap

Short Visit Details

Number of Guests: 12 Tour Type: Single Day Visit / Overnight Trip Fitness Level: Moderate Age Suitability: Adults & Children 4+

Overnight Trip - What's Included

• Vegan buffet style meals (lunch x 2, dinner x 1, breakfast x 1)

Overnight Trip Price

Adults 12+ : US$160 / 6,000 B          Children 4-11 years old : US$80 / 3,000 B

Price includes transportation from Siem Reap to CWS & back to your hotel

Adults 12+ : US$120         Children 4-11 years old : US$60

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The rescue of kaavan.

On the 29th November, Kaavan, a bull elephant who had spent 3 decades in a zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan, was rescued and brought to live at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary. Kaavan, who was captured from the wild, was sent to Pakistan as gift from the Sri Lankan government  when he was just one year old.  At the age of six he was joined by a female elephant from Bangladesh, named Saheli, who he lived with for the next 22 years before her death in 2012. Kaavan was deeply saddened by the passing of his friend and became more stressed, aggressive, and depressed. Living alone and often chained, Kaavan’s condition and health deteriorated and he became known as the world’s loneliest elephant.

A student in Pakistan, Dr Samar Khan became aware of Kaavan’s plight, which started a long struggle to free Kaavan from his life of suffering. When American pop star, Cher heard about Kaavan, she and her organization, Free the Wild, began campaigning for Kaavan, and in 2020 the Islamabad High Court ruled that Kaavan should be relocated. With the help of Four Paws and Free The Wild, Kaavan was moved to Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary, where for the first time in many years, he was able to meet and interact with other elephants.

Thanks to the support of Save Elephant Foundation, Trunks Up, and Gentle Giants, a temporary enclosure was built for Kaavan, while his larger jungle home was under construction. Kaavan has adjusted well to his new life at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary. On 15 July 2021 Kaavan moved to his new jungle home where he will finally have the chance to roam, forage, and be an elephant again. Thank you to Cher, Saengduean Lek Chailert, Darrick Thomson, David Casselman and all the people who helped to rescue Kaavan and who have supported the building of Kaavan’s new home over the past year.

Kaavan at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary

When Kaavan first  came to live at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary he stayed in a large temporary enclosure while his new jungle home was being built.

Kaavan in his Jungle Home

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Many news organizations covered the rescue of Kaavan and a documentary has been made by the Smithsonian Institute, featuring Cher and Kaavan’s story.

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Start: Monday – 8:00am–8:30am – minivan pick up from accommodation in Siem Reap. Travel Time: Around 1.5 – 2  hours from Siem Reap. Return: Sunday – after lunch you will be transported to Siem Reap. Duration: Most volunteers choose to stay for 1 week but volunteer stays of up to 4 weeks are welcomed. Volunteer positions start on Monday and end on Sunday. Accommodation: Clean on-site accommodation in wooden bungalows with beds and mosquito nets, en suite bathrooms (cold water). Mains power and wifi is available and there is a washing machine at the sanctuary also. You may possibly need to share your bungalow with 1 other volunteer of the same gender. Baggage / Luggage Allowance: One standard check-in sized rucksack / suitcase / bag & one day pack per person. What to Bring: Overnight bag with change of clothes for 7 days, long pants and long-sleeve shirts, t-shirts, shorts, gardening gloves, hat, sunscreen, walking shoes, sandals/flip flops, towel, camera, insect repellent, flashlight, refillable water, bottle, personal toiletries, and personal medication. *Bring clothing and items suitable for wet weather if visiting in the rainy season (June – Oct). If visiting in the cool season (Nov – Feb), bring some clothing suitable for cold weather. If you would like to bring items for the local school students such as pens, coloring pencils, notebooks, games, toys, etc. they will be much appreciated. Travel Insurance: Volunteers are required to have travel insurance covering medical expenses and emergency repatriation. Vaccinations: Please contact your doctor or a vaccination center for details on recommended vaccinations. Operational Months: All year round. Age Suitability: Adults over 16 years old. Fitness Level: Moderate – daily walks through the jungle. Topography: Jungle, grassland & ponds. Location: 100km north of Siem Reap, home to the ancient Angkor Wat temple complex, Cambodia. Nearest Airport: Siem Reap (REP) – we recommend you stay in Siem Reap on Sunday night before your volunteer week begins. Visa Requirements: Cambodia currently offers a 30 day visa on arrival. If you intend to stay longer, you must apply for an extension – travel agents also provide this service. Booking Details: Bookings close 3 days before you are due to visit this project. When booking online a 30% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance can be paid in US dollars only (at the exchange rate on the day) at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday morning – the day your volunteer stay commences. Please note that you can withdraw US dollars from ATM’s in Cambodia. On arrival at the project you will be required to complete an insurance form and provide a copy of your passport.

Ethical Elephant Volunteer Project This is a small Saddle Off volunteer project with a limited number of guests. Our model is based on ensuring the well-being of the elephants, which means no riding or other unnatural activities.

Life During Covid at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary

This sanctuary in Cambodia was home to three beautiful female elephants – Di-Poh, Arun Reah, and Sarai Mia at the beginning of the Covid crisis. Sadly, Arun Reah, a senior elephant, passed away quite suddenly in October 2021. Before Covid, volunteers would visit CWS regularly to help care for and support the elephants, together with many other rescued animals who live at the sanctuary. There were no visitors or volunteers at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary for almost 2 years but now the sanctuary has reopened. The elephants spend their days foraging in the jungle and cooling off in the ponds and recently have been getting to know Kaavan, a bull elephant rescued in November 2020.

Cambodian mangroves home to more than 700 wildlife species, a new survey finds

Mangroves play a vital role as breeding grounds for fish and natural coastal protectors. Image:  Pexels/Diego F. Parra

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• A massive survey in Cambodia's Peam Krasop sanctuary and Koh Kapid reserve uncovered an astonishing 700 species.
• Mangroves play a vital role as breeding grounds for fish and natural coastal protectors while facing the threat of land-use charges.
• The findings showcase the urgent need to protect these sanctuaries, as well as the rich biodiversity it houses.
• A few recommendations made by the report include maintaining forest cover and allowing natural regeneration.

The Mangroves Working Group , led by Friends of Ocean Action in collaboration with 1t.org , aims to raise ambition and deliver action towards the conservation and restoration of mangrove forests, by enabling companies and investors to enhance the blue carbon market with support from non-profit leaders and experts.

Objectives include delivering actions towards the group’s ambition, knowledge sharing and capacity-building among members, connecting investors with projects, and, ultimately, enabling the flow of more blue carbon credits into the voluntary carbon market.

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We are currently seeking corporate members to join this working group and engage in thought leadership, working group meetings, public speaking opportunities, and other activities to elevate the agenda of mangrove conservation and restoration. Please contact us for more information.

In one of the most detailed surveys ever undertaken, hundreds of animal species — from birds to primates to web-footed wildcats — have been discovered in a Cambodian mangrove forest .

Team leader Stefanie Rog — a conservation biologist and senior program manager with Fauna & Flora International, which funded the study — recorded an astounding variety of species at the Peam Krasop sanctuary and adjacent Koh Kapid Ramsar wildlife reserve in Cambodia. Some of the animals they encountered included the critically endangered Sunda pangolin; endangered long-tailed macaques, large-spotted civet and hairy-nosed otters ; the vulnerable fishing cat; and 74 fish species, a press release from Fauna & Flora said.

“We found 700 different species in these mangrove forests but we suspect we have not even scratched the surface,” Rog said, as The Guardian reported. “If we could look at the area in even greater depth we would find 10 times more, I am sure.”

Mangrove forests are found in tropical and subtropical coastal areas. They are specially adapted to flourish in both salt and brackish water , but 40 percent of them have been decimated in the past few decades due to land use changes such as agriculture and development.

Mangroves provide a variety of ecosystem services, such as acting as fish nurseries and reducing the impact of storm surges and the resulting damage to coastlines.

“We found young barracudas, snappers and groupers in the waters here,” Rog said, as reported by The Guardian. “They are clearly important breeding places for fish and provide local communities with food as well as providing stock for commercial fisheries.”

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The survey was led by Fishing Cat Ecological Enterprise and Fauna & Flora, along with the Royal University of Agriculture’s faculty of fisheries and aquaculture and the Ministry of Environment.

The survey team conducted their field research during the dry and wet seasons of 2023. They set 57 camera traps across the protected area over 4,000 trap nights, the report said.

The experts also carried out targeted surveys that focused on reptiles , bats, amphibians, juvenile fish, invertebrates and plants .

“[T]hese results evidence an important array of wildlife in need of protection,” the report said. “Overall, priority should be given to maintaining forest condition and cover within the sanctuary, since the loss of older, larger trees (which typically provide more cavities, hollows and crevices) particularly threatens foliage-roosting species, whereas fragmentation of mature forest stands erodes the connectivity between suitable habitat. Cleared areas of mixed mangrove that have been abandoned should be left to regenerate naturally, as these areas are connected to natural seedling recruitment. Protection and patrolling activities should be conducted regularly in order to make sure that no further disturbance to these areas takes place.”

The rare fishing cat has webbed toes, which the large feline uses to swim through waters surrounding the mangroves, from which they hunt for fish and rats.

“It’s very rare to see a fishing cat and we have only found out that they are in the forest from the photo­graphs taken by our camera traps,” Rog said, as The Guardian reported. “Mangroves are places of roots and mud and they are difficult for humans to get into, which is why they provide precious sanctuaries for these vulnerable animals.”

The survey found 150 bird species, 15 of which are on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List as near-threatened or endangered.

“A mangrove forest relies on all the interconnected relationships between species and if you start taking away some of those species, then slowly you will lose the functioning of the forest,” Rog said, as reported by The Guardian. “[Mangrove forests] are so much more than just an ecosystem that provides a carbon -saving service or coastal protection. They are actually beautiful in their own right. For me, there is no better feeling than to be in this unique, mythical forest, knowing there is still so much more to explore – that there is another world waiting for further discovery.”

The researchers said calling attention to some of the incredible diversity of species who live in this watery wonderland can help support conservation and future investigation of a uniquely rich ecosystem.

“The results provided in this report, while an incomplete picture of the area’s biodiversity , highlight the conservation value of the Peam Krasop/Koh Kapik mangrove forests, and can serve to underpin stronger management of the area, as well as inform initiatives such as eco-tourism and further research,” the report said.

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