Bird Jahoo

6 hours

Easy

Rare Birds & Wildlife in Cambodia’s Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary

Tour Highlights

Arrive at the Jahoo Camp before dawn and meet your expert guide over a warm cup of tea or coffee. As the forest awakens, venture into the heart of Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, where rare and near-endemic bird species await.

Step onto the trail under the cloak of darkness, moving silently towards one of Jahoo’s strategically placed bird hides. Here, with patience and keen observation, you may witness the rare Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant, a prized sighting for birders worldwide. Keep your camera ready as other avian treasures emerge, including the Siamese Fireback and the stunning Bar-bellied Pitta.

Savor a field breakfast in the hide, surrounded by the melodies of the forest. Then, delve deeper into the sanctuary with your guide, whose indigenous knowledge unveils hidden birding hot spots. Spot the near endemic Pale-headed Woodpecker and Grey-faced Tit-Babbler, alongside a breathtaking array of Keo Seima’s avian wonders.

The forest comes alive with flashes of color and movement—watch for the striking Banded Kingfisher, the Dusky broadbill, and the enchanting Orange-breasted and Red-breasted Trogon, all thriving in this lush, biodiverse haven.

This immersive birding tour not only offers unparalleled opportunities for wildlife photography but also a deeper connection to the biodiversity of Cambodia’s pristine tropical forests.

Key Species You May Encounter:

Birds: Germain’s Peacock-pheasant, Siamese Fireback, Scaly-breasted Partridge, Green Peafowl, Great Hornbill, Bar-bellied Pitta, Blue-rumped Pitta, Grey-faced Tit babbler, Red-vented Barbet, Green-eared Barbet, Black and Buff Woodpecker, Pale-headed Woodpecker, White-browd Piculet, Banded Broadbill, Dusky Broadbill, Great Hornbill, Banded Kingfisher, Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher, Orange-breasted Trogon, Red-headed Trogon

Mammals: Pig-tailed Macaque, Long-tailed Macaque, Southern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon, Black-shanked Douc Langur, Lesser Mouse Deer, Black Giant Squirrel, Cambodian Striped Squirrel, Small-toothed Palm Civit, Masked Palm Civit, Sunda Colugo, Clouded monitor lizard (Red Muntjak, Sun bear tracks can be seen)

Habitat: Seasonal tropical forests, featuring a mix of evergreen canopies and bamboo groves, providing a haven for diverse bird life and wildlife.

Join us at Jahoo for an unforgettable birding experience—whether you're an avid bird-watcher, wildlife photographer, or nature enthusiast. Book your adventure today!

What's included?
    • Guide fees
    • National Park fees
    • Community fund fees
    • Breakfast 
    • Tea and coffee 
    • Filtered drinking water
    • Binoculars (at least one per booking)
    Exclusions
      • Transport to Jahoo
      • City accommodation
      • Transfers to other cities
      • Alcoholic or soft drink beverages
      • Snacks
      • Lunch
      • Tips or gratuity (if you would like to make a tip at the end of your tour, please speak to a member of the management team) 
      Please note
        • All tour costs include all services include accommodation and food.
        • All tour costs include Park Entrance fees for Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary (KSWS). These fees support the Department of Environment operations and management of KSWS.
        • All tour costs include a contribution to the Gibbon Fund. The Gibbon Fund is used by the local community to improve community social services and incentivizes community conservation action to protect forest and wildlife.

        Customer Guidance and Conditions

        Group sizes: tours are limited to 1 per day and 1-6 guests per tour as we aim to reduce potential negative human impacts on the wild gibbons and optimize chances of viewing the gibbons.

        Age limit: we cannot offer Jahoo tours to families with children younger than 15 years old –. Children of 15 years old or younger might not be able to deal in an appropriate manner with dangerous situations, endure strenuous hiking and follow wildlife-watching protocol such as remaining quiet and calm.

        Physical condition: trekking at Jahoo is physically demanding due to tropical conditions and steep terrain and guests should have a good physical condition to endure hiking in a tropical climate on steep forest trails.

        Clothing: guest should wear comfortable outdoor clothes of neutral colors (avoiding white, red, blue and black). Long trousers and long-sleeved tops are most culturally appropriate and provide best protection against biting insects and stinging plants.

        Health: management retain the right to deny access to the forest any guest displaying symptoms of transmissible diseases (e.g. cold, diarrhea) that could compromise the safety of endangered wildlife and community staff.

        Behavior: on arrival the guide will explain appropriate and inappropriate forest and bird watching behavior including Jahoo's own protocols. Guests must follow these guidelines, the Jahoo staff retains the right to stop the tour and return guests to camp if these guidelines are not followed.

        Weather: wildlife watching opportunities can be impacted by the weather. The dry season November-April is on average the best for successful wildlife watching, however, strong dry winds from December to January can make wildlife watching challenging. From May to August, the weather becomes wetter with more rainstorms generally in the afternoon and evenings, which makes hikes and overnight stays at the camp more challenging. September to October is peak rainy season, rain is expected continuously during this period, guests should be well prepared for wet weather during this period.

        Guarantees: There is no 100% guarantee that we will see the target bird species or any other wildlife. They are wild animals in a wild environment, we do our best to maximize opportunities for viewing wild animals but cannot guarantee views. Generally, the longer the stay the more opportunities for successful wildlife watching.

        What to bring
          • Long sleeve top and bottoms (clothing should not be bright)
          • Closed-toe shoes or Hiking boots
          • Swimming clothes and towel
          • Insect repellent
          • Sun Cream
          • Sun hat
          • Wet weather clothes/poncho (May - October)
          • Light jumper/jacket (mornings can be chilly in November - February)