CAMBODIA 2027
Let’s explore one of the wildest regions of Cambodia…
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 2027), or in three further payments of:
£350 due August 19th 2026
£350 due October 19th 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
Full Itinerary
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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