Cardamom Mountains
ជួរភ្នំក្រវាញ
One of the largest primary rainforests in Southeast Asia, home to Asian elephants, clouded leopards and gibbons, and the heart of Koh Kong's ecotourism.
The Cardamom Mountains stretch across southwestern Cambodia and cover one of the largest contiguous primary tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. Recorded wildlife includes Asian elephants, Malayan sun bears, clouded leopards, the rare Siamese crocodile, and several species of gibbon and hornbill. Most of the area is hard to reach, so visitors usually start from Koh Kong and join a 1- to 3-day rainforest trek, jungle camp or river expedition led by local ecotourism communities or guides. Common routes pass the Tatai River, Chi Phat and the Areng Valley. Guides are required, and you should bring mosquito repellent and leech protection in advance.
Opening hours
Year-round (dry season is best)
Nearby sights
- Tatai Waterfall
- Tatai River
- Koh Kong Town Riverfront
- Peam Krasop Mangrove Walk
- Koh Yor Beach
- Koh Kong Island
- Chi Phat