Tmatboey

The Tmatboey Community-based Ecotourism Site was established in 2005 with the help of Sam Veasna Center (SVC) and in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). The isolated village supports globally important breeding populations of two critically endangered Ibis species: the Giant Ibis and the White-shouldered Ibis. This community tries to stop hunting on endangered bird species.

Tmatboey is situated in Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary in the North of Cambodia which is the largest remaining area of dry deciduous forest in South East Asia. It is approximately 4 hours away from Siem Reap town or 7 hours from Phnom Penh. During the dry season Tmatboey can be reached by 4-wheel drive vehicles. During the rain season motorbikes have to be used for the last 2 kilometers (1 mile).

Visitors can participate in a guided tour to experience and learn more about birds and their habitats as well as the Cambodian culture. Also you get the opportunity to hike through a rich eco-system of open woodlands, seasonally-flooded grasslands, deciduous forest and scattered wetlands. If you wish you can sleep in one of the four guestlodges and enjoy delicious Khmer food cooked by the local community.