CAMBODIA 2027

Let’s explore one of the wildest regions of Cambodia…

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Dates: 19th - 27th March 2027
Price: £1,400 per person
Deposit: £350 to secure your spot (non-refundable)


We will be travelling to the remote northeast of Cambodia to the Mondulkiri Provence, an area known for its incredible diversity of wildlife and large protected areas. Amongst these is the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, where we will be based for this trip.

Mondulkiri is also home to several Indigenous communities, with the Bunong people forming the largest group. Bunong people have deep cultural and spiritual connections to the land and play a vital role in the conservation of the region.

Over 9 days we will learn how tourism can support both community development and wildlife conservation, with our teachers being professional conservationists, local Bunong guides, and the land itself.

Group size: 10 participants

Fitness level: Moderate (jungle treks, early starts, long days outdoors)

Accommodation: Local hotels & guesthouses, on-site at Jahoo & Elephant Valley Project

Meals: Day 1 Dinner, Days 2-8 all meals, Day 9 Breakfast & Lunch (vegan/vegetarian friendly)

Payment Plan: After initial deposit you may pay the full remaining balance at once (due 19th December 2026), or in three further payments of:

  • £350 due September 21st 2026

  • £350 due November 16th 2026

  • £350 due December 19th 2026

Overview

Highlights include…

See what gibbon conservation looks like in action and have the opportunity to see (and hear!) these incredible animals for yourself.

GIBBON CONSERVATION

Visit a fully hands-off elephant sanctuary and learn about the realities of elephant care and community stewardship.

HANDS-OFF ELEPHANT SANCTUARY

Learn from local Indigenous Bunong guides about their ancestral connection to the land and cultural traditions.

BUNONG CULTURE

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Full Itinerary

  • Meet your group and enjoy a welcome dinner to get to know each other.

    Be sure to get some rest because we will be leaving early the next morning!

    Note: Please arrive in Phnom Penh no later than 5pm. If possible, we recommend arriving early and spending a day learning about the history of Cambodia at the the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek.

  • We’ll be up early to load into a mini-van and start the approx. 7 hour journey to Mondulkiri Provence, a true nature haven in Cambodia.

    This is a long day, but sometimes seeing wildlife in their natural habitats requires us to be willing to travel far! We will stop along the way for food and restrooms.

    We should arrive at Jahoo in the late afternoon, in time for an orientation, group dinner, and maybe even a sundowner!

  • These days will be full wild immersion at the Jahoo gibbon camp, where we’ll be learning about community-based conservation and have the opportunity to spot many incredible species.

    Activities will include:

    • 2 morning walks (1 with the opportunity to join the research team observing wild gibbons)

    • 2 night walks

    • 2 daytime walks (including lunch cooked and served in the jungle)

    • 1 interactive workshop (exact focus to be voted on by the group)

    • 1 camera trapping session

    • 1 waterfall walk with a local community to learn about Bunong culture

    On our final day we will transfer into the town of Sen Monorum and check into our accommodation for a free evening to relax.

    Note: Hot water is a luxury we may not always have at Jahoo, but WiFi and electricity are available.

  • After an early start, we will be collected by the team at EVP and transferred to their base camp.

    Activities include:

    • 2 guided treks to visit the resident elephants (you will also learn their stories and about the realities of elephant care in Southeast Asia)

    • 1 jungle hike with a local Bunong guide or an on-site workshop about elephant care/conservation (to be voted on by the group)

    • 1 volunteer session (exact activity depending on current EVP projects)

    On our final day we will return to our accommodation in Sen Monorum to relax, pack, and enjoy one final dinner together.

    Note: Accommodation at EVP is basic. Hot water may not be available and there is no WiFi. Data is accessible from some points around the camp, but please prepare to not have any. Electronic devices can be charged in the communal area. This is 2 days truly off grid, so embrace it!

  • We will leave early in the morning to transfer back to Phnom Penh and say our final goodbyes!

    Here, we can arrange an airport drop off or onwards travel (please see the optional additions section).

    Note: Please don’t book a flight out of Phnom Penh earlier than 4pm.

  • We can arrange some add-on’s or further travel for you, but please note these are not included in the trip cost.

    Options include:

    • Single room supplement (these are in limited supply and may not be available for all parts of the trip, so please enquire well in advance.)

    • Travel from Mondulkiri to Kratie and help booking a tour to see endangered Irrawaddy dolphins.

    • Travel from Mondulkiri to Siem Reap.

    • Travel from Phnom Penh to Kep/Kampot.

    • A guide on recommended wildlife experiences around Cambodia and notes on ethical considerations.

✔️ All accommodation (shared rooms)
✔️ Transfers throughout the trip
✔️ Contributions to Jahoo and Elephant Valley Project
✔️ All main meals (vegan/vegetarian friendly, dietary needs catered for)
✔️ Guided wildlife tours & conservation activities
✔️ A pre-trip document with a printable PDF itinerary, packing list, notes on cultural etiquette and wildlife ethics, and important information on visas, accommodation, and other travel essentials.

‼️ Not included: International flights to Cambodia, visas, travel insurance, guide tips, personal snacks, coffee, alcohol, souvenirs

What’s Included

Important things to remember:

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    This trip offers many opportunities to see wildlife, but sightings can never be guaranteed. Wildlife moves in unpredictable ways and the welfare of the animal will always be considered before tourist experience. So please come with patience and a curiosity to learn about the humans, plant life, and any little critter you may see.

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    project.wild has strict policies against racism, homophobia, sexual misconduct, and any form of hate speech. Please know that none of the above will be tolerated on these trips.

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    When travelling to remote areas to see wildlife you may lose some of the comforts you are used to! Hot water, toilet plumbing, WiFi, and electricity are all things that can fluctuate so please be prepared to embrace a more simple way of doing things when needed.

Meet your hosts

Connie Needham

Connie, founder of project.wild, be on hand at every stage of the trip to answer questions, help you settle into each environment, and make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible. Please note that Connie will not join on every activity, but will always be on hand at each site for anything needed.

Jahoo

Jahoo is an ecotourism project that works to safeguard ancestral Indigenous Bunong land, as well as protect the habitat of the globally endangered Southern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon. Our visit will help support vital gibbon research and conservation as well as community projects. Read more about tourism impact here.
Elephant Valley Project is a fully hands-off, observation only elephant sanctuary. They work alongside the local community to improve the lives of captive elephants and create a safe space where overworked elephants can rest, retire, and be rehabilitated. Learn more about their project here.

Elephant Valley Project

  • "If you want to get into wildlife conservation but don't know where to start, consider starting with group travel!! Connie is an AMAZING host with the education, experience, and ethics to back her up. You're hosted by local conservation guides and invited to important places like Jahoo and EVP who do such amazing work. This was my second group trip and I urge anyone who wants to learn more about culture and wildlife to consider going, it's so beyond worth it."

    - Cambodia 2026 trip participant

  • "I can speak from experience, this trip was LIFE CHANGING. Honestly one of the coolest trips I’ve been on, that also ACTUALLY felt like was being taken seriously in terms of ethics. So many times things are sold to you as ethical but it still feels sleazy or just straight up a lie. Not this. If I could (and maybe in the future who knows??) I would 100% do this trip again."

    - Cambodia 2026 trip participant

  • "I travelled through Southern and Central Vietnam on one of Connie’s group trips in July 2026 and the experience was truly life changing. I cannot speak highly enough about the trip! The huge focus on wildlife welfare was refreshing and great to see and be part of. Connie is incredibly passionate about wildlife and this shines through her work and her trips. I learned so much about animals, ethical tourism, and what we can do as individuals to help wildlife. I’ll definitely be taking the knowledge with me through life and into a future conservation career!"

    -Vietnam 2026 trip participant (part 1)

  • "I’m also a type 1 diabetic and Connie was extremely accomodating answering all my questions beforehand and then also taking extra steps to make sure I was taken care of if needed, and this was so appreciated. proeject.wild is doing extraordinary things and bringing together people with shared values who all want to see a happier world for both people and the animals. It’s incredibly important and this trip was beyond worth every moment. "

    -Vietnam 2026 trip participant (part 2)

  • “Everyone, including me, thought I was a little nuts for flying all the way to Vietnam to go on a wildlife trip with someone I found on IG. But Connie has actually over delivered above and beyond what I could have imagined. Having the chance to observe 5 different primates in the wild, explore the habitats they call home, and meet the people who protect their environments has been a dream come true.”

    -Vietnam 2026 trip participant

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Important Note:

  • All payments are in GBP. International card conversion fees may apply.

  • Deposits are non-refundable unless the trip is cancelled by project.wild or the tour operator