The Cardamom Mountains is not only the home of Cardamom Tented Camp, but is also one of the largest and ecologically richest jungle habitats in Southeast Asia.
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From birds nest soup in China and puffer fish in Japan, to fertilized eggs in The Philippines and fried spiders in Cambodia – there are all sorts of weird and wonderful foods to be found around the globe, and if you’re an avid traveler, you’ve probably sampled a good few at some point. Some, you [...]
Why the Locals Eat Spiders in Cambodia
Situated in western Cambodia’s Koh Kong Province, below the Cardamom Mountains, Botum Sakor National Park is Cambodia’s largest national park. Spanning three districts in Koh Kong – Kiri Sakor, Botum Sakor and Koh Kong – the park covers an area of over 1,800 km2 and is home to an extraordinarily diverse array of wildlife.
Saving Botum Sakor National Park’s Wildlife
In 2009 a study on Botum Sakor National Park’s wildlife by NGO Frontier Cambodia recorded that the park is home to an amazing 196 different bird species.
Birds of Cambodia’s Botum Sakor National Park
Getting to your dream destination in a country where you don’t speak the language or understand the culture is for some people part of the adventure, while for others it’s a navigational and transport headache. But no matter what type of traveler you are, our team is always on hand to make sure you get [...]
How to Get to Cardamom Tented Camp
Despite being one of the world’s poorest countries, Cambodia’s incredible history and natural beauty, ensure that it’s a ‘must-see’ destination for many tourists visiting Southeast Asia. It is also becoming a popular destination for eco-travel with eco-lodges like Cardamom Tented Camp in Botom Sakor National Park attracting a growing number of travelers who want to [...]
10 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Cambodia
One of the great things about ecotourism in Cambodia is that in recent years, the Kingdom has become a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Destinations like Tonlé Sap – Cambodia’s seasonally inundated freshwater lake – team with wildlife, and many regional tour operators now offer a wide range of outdoor activities – [...]
The Essential Packing List for Trekking in Cambodia
With the tagline, ‘Your Stay Keeps the Forest Standing,’ Cardamom Tented Camp offers a number of eco-friendly packages to visitors keen to take part in real conservation work inside Botum Sakor National Park. Once you arrive at Cardamom, you'll soon find that real adventure is just outside your luxury tent – like this trip kayaking [...]
Real Adventure is Just Beyond Your Luxury Tent
In the beginning of June 2018, we had the pleasure of hosting Sam Veasna Center for Wildlife Conservation at Cardamom Tented Camp. The organization provides ethical bird watching and wildlife tours in Cambodia. Below you will find their report and an extensive list of all the 55 species recorded over their four-day stay. For more [...]