Phnom Penh Countryside Birds & transfer to Chambok Community Based Ecotourism

Chambok Home Stay - We will pick you up at 5:30am, then take a ferry across the Mekong River and drive to our birdwatching site. Upon arriving at the natural lake where local farmers grow lotus, paddy rice, and other vegetables, we will begin observing birds such as the little egret, Chinese pond heron, tern, Indian Roller, Bee-Eater, White-breasted waterhen, Purple Swamphen, Pheasant-Tailed Jacana, Bronze-winged jacana, oriental cormorant, Bee eater, and numerous wetland birds. We may also spot the little Cormorant and oriental darter before enjoying a packed breakfast and taking a leisurely walk to the Cambodian Tailorbird habitat. The Cambodian tailorbird is a species endemic to Cambodia, likely confined to a single dense shrub habitat in the Mekong River floodplain. Afterward, we will have some relaxing and refreshing time during the transfer to Chambok Community Based Ecotourism for sunset birdwatching and an overnight stay, experiencing local life.

Forest birds of Kirirom National Park & back to Phnom Penh

Kirirom National Park - We will start our sunrise birdwatching and take a leisurely walk to observe numerous forest birds such as the Greater Racket Tailed, Forest wagtail, White-rumped Shama, Red-whiskered Bulbul, Puff-throated Babbler, White-crested Laughingthrush, Dark-necked Tailorbird, Blue-eared Barbet, Black-naped Monarch, Asian Brown Flycatcher, and some countryside birds before enjoying a local breakfast served by a women’s group from the community. Then, we have the option of a 5km or 14km hike to see the birds of Kirirom National Park, including a waterfall, bat cave, primary forest, and pine forest. During this hike, we may see the Great hornbill, Chinese Francolin, Common Flameback, Black-naped Oriole, Heart-spotted woodpecker, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Verditer Flycatcher, and numerous forest birds. After relaxing with a coffee or tea at the top of the National Park, we will drive back to Phnom Penh, expecting to arrive around 6 or 7pm.

• One night homestay at Chambok Community Based Ecotourism
• Local birding guide & local guide
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast

• Diner & entrance ticket fee at Chambok Ecotourism Community (7 USD)
• Miscellaneous personal expenses and tips
• Travel insurance
• National Park Fee (5 USD)

You will see our top birds: Cambodian Tailorbird, Oriental Pratincole, Brown Shrike, Collared kingfisher, Asian brown flycatcher, Green bee-eater, Grey headed canary flycatcher, Blue bearded bee-eater, White throathed Rock Thrush, Ashy Drongo, Chinese Francolin, Common Flameback, Black-naped Oriole, Greater Racket Tailed, Forest wagtail, White rumped Shama, Red-whiskered Bulbul, Puff-throated Babbler, White-crested Laughingthrush, Dark-necked Tailorbird, Blue-eared Barbet, Black- naped Monarch and Mountain Imperial- pigeon. Species are from 50 to 80.

Habitats covered are: Lotus fields, woodland, cultivation, rice fields, lowland broad-leaved and tropical moist forest. Expected climate is Humid in the lowlands with occasional rain showers. Ease of birding: Moderate with some very tricky species. Photographic opportunities are good.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.