Koh Kong Conservation Corridor

Nature Reserve

Conservation areas in Koh Kong province protect mangroves, lowland rainforest and waterfalls; ecotourists take boat trips, wildlife-spotting excursions and guided jungle hikes.

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Koh Kong Conservation Corridor essentials

Address: Koh Kong Conservation Corridor, Koh Kong Province, southwest Cambodia
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Exploring the Koh Kong Conservation Corridor

Centred on the Cardamom Mountains, the Koh Kong Conservation Corridor is one of the last stretches of pristine rainforest left in Southeast Asia, running from the Thai border down to the coast. Misty lakes and caves, remote peaks and thriving populations of endangered wildlife give the area an otherworldly feel. Alongside crocodiles, pileated gibbons, Asiatic black bears, Indochinese tigers, sun bears, marbled cats and slow lorises, it is home to roughly half of Cambodia’s bird species.

The corridor takes its name from the migratory routes it protects, including the South West Elephant Corridor, which links the remote Phnom Samkos and Phnom Aural wildlife sanctuaries with Kirirom and Bokor national parks. Elephants are now few and far between, but the corridor was established to safeguard what remains. No accommodation is available within it, though camping is possible; visitors should tread lightly and carry out all their rubbish.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Koh Kong Conservation Corridor

Visit the Koh Kong Conservation Corridor in the drier months (November-April) for the most reliable access and wildlife-watching opportunities.

Dry season
Nov-Apr · 24-32°C
Drier, easier conditions for trekking, wildlife viewing and accessing forest corridors with lower river levels and fewer muddy trails.
Monsoon / wet season
May-Oct · 25-33°C
Heavy, frequent rain and very high humidity - many forest trails are muddy or flooded and some conservation areas can be harder to reach.
Hot season
Mar-Apr · 28-36°C
Hotter and humid; early-morning and late-afternoon excursions are more comfortable than midday activity.

Weather & Climate near Koh Kong Conservation Corridor

Climate

Koh Kong Conservation Corridor's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (3436 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 59 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 21° - 30° 25° 8 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.4h
February Excellent 22° - 31° 26° 30 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
March Very Good 23° - 32° 31° 63 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.0h
April Good 24° - 33° 33° 104 mm overcast 82% 1.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 24° - 32° 33° 355 mm overcast 86% 1.9 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.5h
June Acceptable 24° - 30° 31° 639 mm overcast 89% 2.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.7h
July Good 23° - 30° 27° 728 mm overcast 89% 2.2 m/s 1.8 very high 12.6h
August Good 23° - 30° 27° 661 mm overcast 89% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 12.4h
September Good 23° - 30° 27° 481 mm overcast 90% 2.0 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
October Good 23° - 30° 27° 267 mm overcast 88% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 11.8h
November Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 82 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
December Excellent 21° - 30° 26° 18 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.7 m/s 1.8 very high 11.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Koh Kong Conservation Corridor

The Koh Kong Conservation Corridor is accessed from Koh Kong town on Cambodia’s southwest coast. Regular road services (intercity buses/minivans) run from Phnom Penh to Koh Kong - the drive typically takes several hours (allow half a day depending on service and traffic). From Koh Kong town you need to travel inland by 4x4 or arrange a guided transfer on forest tracks to enter the conservation area - sections of the corridor are remote, so plan transport with a local operator or ranger group.