Phnom Prich Sanctuary Travel Guide

Phnom Prich Sanctuary is one of Cambodia’s finest wildlife reserves. It covers a vast area of millions of acres in the Eastern Plains, not far from the Vietnam border, and is easily one of the top tourist destinations in the remote Mondulkiri Province. The scenery is almost idyllic and is one of deep rainforests and long rivers.

Highlights of Phnom Prich Sanctuary are the profusion of endangered species here, including reptiles and mammals. There are tigers and elephants in Phnom Prich Sanctuary as well as jungle cats, rare deer and wild water buffalo. The sanctuary is also the perfect environment for a great many bird species, including the likes of the giant ibises, crane, and sarus.

The Cambodian government has gone to great lengths to ensure the protection and survival of the flora and fauna in Phnom Prich Sanctuary, aided by the WWF. It is, in fact, one of many protected regions in the border region with Vietnam but is perhaps the best example.

Tours and treks of Phnom Prich Sanctuary can be undertaken from both Sen Monorom and from Kratie and you can even camp within the rainforest. Travel agencies and the Tourist Center in Sen Monorom can provide further information and organize trips.

In brief

What is it? One of the most stunning nature and wildlife reserves in Cambodia.

Opening hours: daily.
Entrance fees: charge.

Address/website: http://travel.mapsofworld.com/cambodia/tourist-attractions-in-mondulkiri/phnom-prich-sanctury.html.

Where: Kaev Seima district, 45 miles from Sen Monorom and 15 miles west of the Vietnamese border.

How to get there: it is best to get on a tour from Sen Monorom or Kratie. From Phnom Penh, Sen Monorom is a day’s journey overland.