Cardamom Mountains

Cardamom Tented Camp

Name: Cardamom Tented Camp
Address: Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia
Price range: From US$200 per person, per night

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Cardamom Tented Camp

About Cardamom Tented Camp

Wildlife & conservation takes centre stage at this camp in the Cardamoms.

Cambodia may bring to mind visions of revered temples and rides through the countryside on a vespa, but if you'd like to walk on the wild side - this is the camp for you. Tucked away in the heart of Botum Sakor National Park, where clouded leopard and sun bear roam, Cardamom Tented Camp protects its slice of paradise. And by staying here, as your guides will chorus, you help 'keep the forest standing'. After a boat ride along the river (there's no other way to reach it), enter a world where nature comes first. Did someone say off the beaten track?

Cardamom Mountains , Cambodia

From $190 per person/per night

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The property

In a natural clearing not far from the softly flowing river, the central thatched restaurant serves a set menu of hearty Khmer dishes (all locally sourced) as the rustles of the forest become your soundtrack. Grab a drink from the facebrick bar and sit out on the patio as the sun sets and gibbons race through the trees on the river bank.

The rooms

Along wooden walkways, there are just nine canvas tents on stilts - not to worry, they're mosquito-proof. True to form, the camp keeps things simple with little extra decor but the beds are superb and the bamboo showers are piping hot (the toilets are rather rustic). Large mesh windows let in plenty of light and other amenities include a fan, tea/coffee facilities and built-in USB charging ports. In between jaunts into the forest, you may find yourself on the private terrace, eyes peeled for a kingfisher sighting.

Activities

Tread the leaf-covered trails on your own, searching for the pig-tailed macaque and pileated gibbon; or join your guide for a more full-on trek into the jungle where you'll learn how to track animals and check camera traps. Botum Sakor is one of the world's biodiversity hot spots! Take to the water by kayak where rare birdlife flutter to land (there are 8 species of kingfisher!) and, if you're lucky, a smooth-coated otter may join you for a dip in the river.

Why we love it

The rainforest is home to every species of Cambodia's endangered mammals and you'll have the chance to lend a hand to their conservation.

Insiders Tip

If you're already plotting an extended stay, you can join the rangers on trails deep into the forest with a sleepout at the Jungle Camp.

Something to think about

Spending time in this amazing place also means spending a few hours getting to it, so be prepared!

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How do I book Cardamom Tented Camp?

Cardamom Tented Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Cambodia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Cambodia trips featuring Cardamom Tented Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Cambodia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Cardamom Tented Camp?

Stays at Cardamom Tented Camp start from around $190 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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