For a country as small as Cambodia, there is remarkable diversity in climate. Close to the sea, you can find the Bokor National Park, site of a thousand-metre plateau that during the time of the French colonial rule was a luxury holiday resort. Today, all that remains are the crumbling ruins of an elite life – an abandoned hotel and casino, the shell of a … Continue reading Cambodia: Bokor National Park
If you are travelling to Cambodia to experience the diversity of the wildlife, it is important to bear in mind that not all of Cambodia’s large mammals live on land. Around 150kms north of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, near the small town of Kratie, can be found the home of the rare Irrawaddy freshwater dolphin – an oceanic creature that can live in freshwater … Continue reading Cambodia Wildlife: Irrawaddy Freshwater Dolphin
The Cardamom and Elephant Mountains ranges, stretching along the west coast, are densely forested and sparsely inhabited, one of the last forest wilderness areas in mainland southeast Asia. By way of contrast to areas of Cambodia such as the Tonle Sap lake region, the Cardamom and Elephant Mountains ranges, stretching along the west coast, are densely forested and sparsely inhabited, one of the last forest … Continue reading Cambodia: Cardamom and Elephant Mountains
The giant Tonle Sap lake region is probably one of the better known areas of Cambodia, if only because of its proximity to the temples of Angkor. Most people who visit Angkor, however, may only take a 2-hour “tourist” boat trip to the floating villages along the lakeshore, thereby missing the chance to appreciate what is perhaps one of the most unusual and diverse ecosystems … Continue reading Cambodia: Tonle Sap Region
The indigineous peoples of the Tampuen tribe in North Eastern Cambodia say that the Yaklom Crater Lake is a gift from the spirits, and sitting in the fading light of day looking over its tranquil, crystal-clear water it is easy to see why. No-one knows when or how this circular lake, surrounded by jungle, came into being, so perhaps the locals are right – either … Continue reading North Eastern Cambodia
It may surprise some to learn that Cambodia boasts no fewer than seven national parks and nine animal sanctuaries. However, protection of habitats is not new in Cambodia. Prior to 1957, about one third of the country had been subjected to the some form of inventory and classified into 173 forest reserves and six wildlife reserves. Many sites recently declared protected areas were well known … Continue reading Cambodia: Cultured Traveller
