Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary Travel Guide

Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary is a mid-sized protected area between coast and mountains in western Koh Kong Province. It is down in the Cambodian southwest on the Gulf of Thailand between Botum Sakor National Park and the town of Koh Kong and is especially known for its legions of mangroves.

A large portion of Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary consists of alluvial islands, some of which are only a few feet across. They are picturesque and are detached from the mainland by a network of channels and bays. The highlight is the numerous mangrove trees, which help protect the shore from erosion and are also home to a variety of fish.

The sanctuary is also home to a large collection of animal species, such as deer, chicken, lizards, monkeys, and large bats. Although there is a bit of hiking in the Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary, the region is best explored by boat from nearby Koh Kong.

In addition to Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary, many visitors take in the nearby Botum Sakor National Park, a huge protected area just to the south of the sanctuary.

In brief

What is it? A fascinating area near to Koh Kong known for its vast quantity of mangroves and waterways.


Opening hours: daily.


Entrance fees: charge for boat.

Address/website: www.lonelyplanet.com/cambodia/south-coast/koh-kong-conservation-corridor/sights/499818.

Where: 10 miles south of Village 1 Koh Kong.

How to get there: take a boat trip from Koh Kong town (30 minutes). Koh Kong is accessible from Phnom Penh by bus in around 3 hours.