Cardamom Tented Camp, Cambodia

Hidden inside Botum Sakor National Park, Cardamom Tented Camp is a place where comfort meets conservation. With only nine safari-style tents, the camp feels private and close to nature, surrounded by one of Southeast Asia’s last untouched rainforests.

Guests are welcomed to take part in the spirit of “Stay, Save, Protect”. Days can be spent hiking through the jungle with experienced guides, kayaking along the Preak Tachan River, joining a night boat safari, or learning about conservation through activities like setting camera traps and visiting ranger stations.

In the evening, guests gather at the riverside restaurant to enjoy fresh, local food before falling asleep to the sounds of the forest.

The camp runs on solar power, avoids single-use plastics, and supports local communities through jobs and sourcing. Each stay directly contributes to protecting the forest and funding ranger patrols led by the Wildlife Alliance.

Cardamom Tented Camp is more than a place to stay. It is an experience that connects travellers to the forest, the wildlife, and the people who protect it, leaving both memories and a positive impact behind.

What is special about Cardamom Tented Camp?

In the heart of Botum Sakor National Park, Cardamom Tented Camp gives travellers a rare chance to experience the jungle while helping to protect it.

With only nine safari-style tents, the camp offers a quiet and personal stay surrounded by one of Southeast Asia’s last great rainforests. Guests can explore the forest on guided hikes, kayak along the Preak Tachan River, or join a night boat tour to see the jungle after dark.

A highlight is the camera trap activity, where visitors help monitor wildlife and see the results of real conservation work. Evenings are spent by the river with freshly prepared local meals before falling asleep to the natural sounds of the forest.

Each stay directly supports ranger patrols that fight poaching and protect endangered animals. This makes Cardamom Tented Camp more than just a place to visit. It is a way for travellers to enjoy nature while leaving something positive behind.

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What unique features are incorporated in Cardamom Tented Camp?

Cardamom Tented Camp is built to be low-impact from the ground up. It runs on solar power, avoids single-use plastics, and relies on reusable supplies. With only nine tents, the footprint is small, but the guest experience is rich.

The focus is on conservation. Visitors are invited to meet rangers, follow patrol trails through the forest, and take part in hands-on activities like setting camera traps. These experiences connect travellers directly to the work that protects the Cardamom Mountains.

Meals are another part of the story. The camp sources fresh produce locally, offers vegetarian options, and keeps waste to a minimum. By employing local staff and working with nearby communities, the benefits of tourism stay within the region.

These features combine to create a stay that is simple, genuine, and meaningful. Cardamom Tented Camp fits perfectly with the idea of conscious travel because it allows guests to enjoy the forest while helping to preserve it.

What activities are being offered at Cardamom Tented Camp?

At Cardamom Tented Camp, guests can take part in activities that bring them closer to the forest and its conservation story. Guided jungle hikes follow trails used by rangers, giving visitors the chance to learn about the ecosystem while spotting wildlife along the way.

For those who enjoy water, kayaking on the Preak Tachan River is a highlight, offering peaceful moments and views of pristine nature. As night falls, guests can join a night boat safari to experience the rainforest after dark, listening to the sounds of nocturnal animals and searching for wildlife along the riverbanks.

A unique feature of the camp is the camera trap activity, where visitors help set or check motion-activated cameras used to monitor endangered species. This gives travellers a direct role in conservation and a chance to see real images of the animals that live nearby.

Other experiences include visiting the ranger station, and joining a hands-on cooking class using local ingredients. Whether exploring on land or water, each activity is designed to connect guests with the natural environment and show how tourism helps keep the Cardamom Rainforest standing.

Guest Experiences at Cardamom Tented Camp

Adventure, wildlife, and heart: Unforgettable

"We stayed for three nights at Cardamom Camp and participated in several of the offered activities, including jungle tours, kayaking, using the zipline, and a night boat tour on the river.

The camp is a non-profit venture dedicated to protecting the national park. That alone makes it worth a visit. The entire team is super friendly and very committed to making the stay as enjoyable, exciting, and memorable as possible. We experienced and saw so much and can highly recommend Cardamom Tented Camp!" – Frank

Comfort meets jungle adventure: Luxurious and eco-friendly

“My husband and I spent two nights at Cardamom Tented Camp. Everything was perfect! This is exactly the right place to experience jungle, wilderness, nature, and wildlife if you prefer a slightly more comfortable stay. The tents are large, practically equipped—with a great bed for late-fifties backs—and insect-proof. Pure luxury is the attached bathroom with warm water.

Each tent is spaced well apart from the next….The manager, Allan, knows Cambodia and its nature exceptionally well and is happy to share his knowledge with guests. Gibbons, macaques, moths, snakes, geckos he knows them all and can tell you all about them. We went kayaking with a guide and hiked back to the camp from a ranger station. The variety of plants impressed us greatly.

We were also amazed at how environmentally friendly Cardamom Tented Camp is run: solar panels, no plastic, eco-friendly “sewage system”... We were thrilled!” – Elke

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