Explore Jahoo

2 days

Moderate

Experience the jungle at night in comfort at our iconic bamboo camp, search for nocturnal wildlife and wake up to the song of the gibbons

Tour Highlights

A relaxing start as our team pick you up after breakfast at your hotel and begin to embark on your journey out to Jahoo. Orientate yourselves first at our Bamboo camp and learn more about the research and community activities before

Spending the night deep in the heart of the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary at the renowned Bamboo Camp offers a rare opportunity to experience the jungle after dark. As night falls, embark on an exhilarating adventure in search of elusive nocturnal creatures like the Pygmy Slow Loris and Small-toothed Palm Civet

In the early hours of the morning, wake to the enchanting calls of the endangered Southern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbons, following their melodies through the misty forest at sunrise. Journey through the sanctuary with expert Bunong guides, who will reveal the hidden secrets of the forest, from rare primates like the Black-shanked Douc Langur to subtle traces of the elusive Sun Bear

Immerse yourself in the indigenous culture as you learn traditional foraging techniques, listen to stories of the forest, and experience the deep connection between the Bunong people and their ancestral land. Trek past breathtaking landscapes of towering trees, bamboo groves, and cascading waterfalls, uncovering the untouched beauty of this extraordinary ecosystem.

Tour Packages:

Jahoo Community Tour: Experience Jahoo and Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary with local Bunong guides. Adventure into the forest spotting wildlife with the help of your local guides unique forest knowledge and skills.

Private Guided Tour - The ultimate wildlife experience: For those seeking an even deeper connection with the forest, a private guided tour ensures a fully personalized adventure. With a dedicated guide by your side, increase your chances of encountering rare species and gaining exclusive insights into the forest’s hidden wonders.

Key Species You May Encounter:

Mammals: Pig-tailed Macaque, Long-tailed Macaque, Southern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon, Black-shanked Douc Langur, Pygmy Slow Loris, Lesser Mouse Deer, Black Giant Squirrel, Cambodian Striped Squirrel, Yellow-throated Marten, Small-toothed Palm Civit, Masked Palm Civit, Sunda Colugo, Leopard Cat, Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Clouded Monitor Lizard (Red Muntjak, Sun bear tracks can be seen)

Birds: Germain’s Peacock-pheasant, Siamese Fireback, Scaly-breasted Partridge, Orange-necked Partridge, Green Peafowl, Great Hornbill, Bar-bellied Pitta, Blue-rumped Pitta, Grey-faced Tit babbler, Grey-eyed Bulbul, Red-vented Barbet, Green-eared Barbet, Black and Buff Woodpecker, Pale-headed Woodpecker, Great Hornbill, Banded Kingfisher, Indochinese Barbet, Banded Broadbill, Dusky Broadbill

Habitat: Jahoo is an awe-inspiring landscape of towering semi-evergreen forest, interwoven with bamboo groves, winding rivers, and seasonal streams. Whether you’re a seasoned wildlife enthusiast or a nature-loving traveller, this multi-day jungle expedition promises an unparalleled adventure into Cambodia’s most bio diverse wilderness.

Book now and experience the magic of the Jahoo, day and night!

What's included?
    • All Transfer to and from Sen Monorom
    • Guide fees
    • National Park fees
    • Community fund fees
    • Meals (L,D,B,L)
    • Tea and coffee
    • Filtered drinking water
    • Accommodation
    • Binoculars (at least one per booking)
    Exclusions
      • City accommodation 
      • Transfers to other cities
      • Alcoholic or soft drink beverages
      • Snacks
      • 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
      • Passport required
      • 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.
      • A guide from Tour operator / Travel agent can join the tour at the request of the client, for an additional cost of 40 USD per day, subject to space availability on the tour at the time of booking.
      • Jahoo Community Tour: Led by expert Bunong guides, who possess an intimate understanding of the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. Trek through the forest alongside fellow travellers, using your guide’s deep-rooted knowledge and tracking skills to spot rare wildlife hidden within the dense jungle.
      • Private Guided Tour f or the ultimate wildlife adventure — our top recommendation for nature enthusiasts! Enjoy a fully tailored experience led by a dedicated Bunong guide, ensuring exclusive access to the sanctuary’s most extraordinary wildlife. Maximize your chances of spotting rare species while gaining in-depth insights into the region’s biodiversity. Perfect for photographers, conservationists, and those seeking a more intimate, customized exploration.

      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 do not accept bookings for Jahoo tours to people younger than 10 years old – this is because children of less than 10 years old 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 around the gibbons.

      Accommodation: the Bamboo Camp at Jahoo is a unique destination and includes a dining room & lounge, bathrooms with western-style toilets and showers (not heated), kitchen (with set meal of Asian/Bunong cuisine) and comfortable huts with beds and night-sky view. Staying the night at Jahoo is an experience and provides possibilities of night-safaris and a more relaxed early morning start as you leave the camp at dawn and follow the song of the gibbons to locate them in the forest.

      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, diarrhoea) that could compromise the safety of endangered wildlife and community staff.

      Behaviour: on arrival the guide will explain appropriate and inappropriate forest and gibbon watching behaviour including remaining quiet and calm around the gibbons and other wildlife. 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 gibbons 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
        • Head torch
        • Wet weather clothes/poncho (May - October)
        • Light jumper/jacket (mornings and evenings can be chilly in November - February)
        • Binoculars if possible (at least one pair will be made available for your booking)