Dong Ampham

Nature Reserve

Dong Ampham Protected Area in Attapeu province contains lowland tropical forest, karst formations and high biodiversity. Eco-tourists visit for guided treks, wildlife observation and studies of intact Indochinese rainforest habitat.

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Dong Ampham essentials

Address: Dong Ampham National Protected Area, Attapeu Province, Laos
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About Dong Ampham

Dong Ampham is a large protected forest area in Attapeu province in southern Laos, designated to conserve significant tracts of lowland and montane evergreen forest. It is recognised for its biodiversity and role in regional conservation.

Extensive, relatively remote forest landscapes with river valleys, ridges and patches of limestone karst characterise the area; wildlife viewing and conservation-focused field visits are the primary activities rather than developed tourism. The landscape supports a range of forest-dependent species and is important for ecological connectivity in the region.

Protected under Laos’ system of National Biodiversity Conservation Areas, the site has been managed for habitat protection and to reduce hunting and unsustainable land use pressures, with conservation projects focusing on species monitoring and community engagement.

Dong Ampham sits in Attapeu province in southeastern Laos, in a remote inland area near the border regions with Vietnam and Cambodia, composed of rugged forested terrain.

  • Biodiversity value: The area protects large tracts of semi-evergreen and evergreen forest that form part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot, providing habitat for many regional species.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Dong Ampham

Plan to visit Dong Ampham during the dry season (Nov-Apr) when trails and access are at their best.

Dry season
Nov-Apr · 20-32°C
Best time for trekking and wildlife viewing in Dong Ampham - trails are drier and access is easier.
Wet / Monsoon season
May-Oct · 22-33°C
Heavy rains make many forest trails muddy or impassable and reduce visibility for wildlife.
Hot season
Mar-May · 25-34°C
Temperatures peak before the rains, making daytime activity more strenuous.

Weather & Climate near Dong Ampham

Climate

Dong Ampham's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2296 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 71 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 20° - 27° 23° 6 mm some cloud 77% 1.5 m/s 1.9 very high 11.3h
February Ideal 21° - 28° 24° 12 mm mostly sunny 70% 1.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.6h
March Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 38 mm partly cloudy 67% 1.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
April Very Good 23° - 31° 29° 70 mm partly cloudy 66% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 24° - 32° 31° 209 mm overcast 73% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.7h
June Acceptable 24° - 32° 31° 302 mm overcast 78% 1.9 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.8h
July Good 23° - 31° 30° 481 mm overcast 79% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.8h
August Good 23° - 31° 27° 481 mm overcast 83% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.5h
September Good 23° - 30° 26° 409 mm overcast 85% 1.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 22° - 29° 25° 198 mm partly cloudy 85% 1.5 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
November Excellent 21° - 27° 24° 72 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
December Excellent 20° - 26° 23° 18 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h