Journal
Field notes, bird reports and practical guides from the forest.
The Long Run and Cardamom Tented Camp: a Meeting of Minds
Reflections on The Long Run’s regional hub meeting 14-17 June 2026 By Natalie van OgtropSustainability ManagerYAANA Ventures In mid-June 2026, Cardamom Tented Camp…
Wild Rodents in Cambodia’s Wilderness | Cardamom Tented Camp
Scurrying throughout the trees and forest floor, rodents are extremely smart and determined creatures. The name “rodent” is Latin for “to gnaw”, and their front incisors…
Our Wildlife Camera Trap Initiative | Cardamom Tented Camp
Camera traps serve a myriad of functions that help wildlife conservationists. They have come a long way from using tripwires and hand-operated remotes. Much of the…
How Safe is Cambodia? | Cardamom Tented Camp
When people think about traveling to Cambodia, they start looking at their embassy’s website, the State Department if they are American, and maybe a few travel websites:…
Birdwatching in Cambodia’s Rainforests | Cardamom Tented Camp
Botum Sakor National Park, situated below the Cardamom Mountains in Koh Kong Province, is one of the last untouched wildlife corridors in Southeast Asia. Passing through…
Exploring Cambodia’s Rainforest
Cambodia’s Cardamom rainforest is constantly facing outside threats from loggers selling rare Asian hardwood trees to manufacture furniture or produce charcoal, as well…
Travel Ivory-Free during the Mid-Autumn Festival
Elephants have long been held in high-regard in Asian culture. As symbols of good fortune and military power, these intelligent creatures are capable of intricate tasks…
Health and Safety at Cardamom Tented Camp
Situated in the protected wildlife corridor of Botum Sakor National Park, a forty-five-minute boat ride from the nearest village takes you to Cardamom Tented Camp. This…
The Best Places for Ecotourism in Cambodia
Ecotourism – defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people – is a relatively new concept in…
How to get a Tourist Visa for Cambodia
No matter whether you are visiting Cambodia for a few days or a few weeks, everyone who comes to the Kingdom needs a visa. The good news is that getting a tourist visa…
Alternative Activities to do in Cambodia
Once the center of the influential Khmer Empire, Cambodia has long been famous for its awe-inspiring Angkor temples, making Siem Reap one of the most visited…
Trekking in Cambodia: 5 Things You Need to Know
Cambodia is not only a country of stunning ancient temples and forgotten empires, it’s a place with wonderful tropical terrain – a wild, remote landscape wrapped in…
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Cardamom Tented Camp
Situated deep in a protected area of Botum Sakor National Park, Cardamom Tented Camp is ideally suited for outdoor adventurers and nature lovers alike.
How Your Stay Keeps the Forest Standing
Situated in a protected area of Cambodia, Cardamom Tented Camp is an ecolodge using sustainable tourism to tackle illegal logging and wildlife trafficking.
A Glance at the History of the Cardamom Mountains
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.
Why the Locals Eat Spiders in Cambodia
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…
Saving Botum Sakor National Park’s Wildlife
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…
Birds of Cambodia’s Botum Sakor National Park
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.
How to Get to Cardamom Tented Camp
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…
10 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Cambodia
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…
The Essential Packing List for Trekking in 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.…
Real Adventure is Just Beyond Your Luxury Tent
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…
Bird Watching Report by Sam Veasna Center
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…
Bird Watching Report by Sam Veasna Center
Bird Watching Report by Sam Veasna Center In the beginning of June 2018, we had the pleasure of hosting Sam Veasna Center for Wildlife Conservation at Cardamom Tented…
