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Ultimate Giant Ibis Birding Tour

3 days

Very easy

Explore Cambodia's Northern Plains from your base at the luxurious Kriel Lodge with this 3-day birding adventure in search of the Critically Endangered Giant Ibis, White-shouldered Ibis, and other rare species while supporting community-led conservation.

Join Sam Veasna Conservation Tours on an immersive 3-Day / 2-Night Ultimate Giant Ibis Birding Tour, in one of Cambodia's premier birdwatching experiences.


Departing from Siem Reap (or other destinations upon request), travel to the renowned birding site of Tmat Paeuy in Preah Vihear Province, internationally recognised as the best location to see the Critically Endangered Giant Ibis, Cambodia's national bird, and the elusive White-shouldered Ibis. Accompanied by your personal experienced Chinese/English/Khmer birding guide, you'll visit seasonal wetlands and dry deciduous forests in search of these iconic species and a variety of other Northern Plains birds.


Your tour includes the 2-Night Wilderness Experience at Kriel Lodge, a birding paradise in Tmat Paeuy Community Protected Area. This recently reimagined lodge is an ideal base for exploring the Northern Plains while supporting community-led conservation initiatives.

The Northern Plains are also home to an impressive diversity of birdlife, offering opportunities to observe, woodpeckers, rollers, barbets, raptors, and many other dry-forest specialties Check the full list here. During the peak birding season from December to April, sightings of both ibis species are highly reliable, with our tours achieving a success rate of over 95%.

As with all Sam Veasna Conservation Tours, By joining this experience, you directly contribute to community-based conservation efforts that protect endangered species, conserve critical habitats, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities.

Whether you are a dedicated birder, wildlife photographer, or nature enthusiast, this tour offers an exceptional opportunity to experience Cambodia's unique birdlife while directly supporting community-based conservation and local livelihoods in the Northern Plains.


Short on time? We also offer a 2-Day / 1-Night Giant Ibis Birding Tour.

For this Birding Tour, you will have the option of an extra visit to the Bengal Florican grasslands on Day One. Please note that you will depart Siem Reap at 05:00 passing first to the Tonle Sap floodplains for a chance to spot this critically endangered bustard, before heading north in search of the Giant Ibis.

Please select a start time of 05:00 in the booking section for this addition to your trip.

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    • Accommodation at Kriel Lodge based on 2 guests sharing, single supplement available on arrival at the lodge, based on availability
    • National Park Entry Fees
    • All meals and fresh drinking water provided
    • Mandatory Conservation Contributions to the Village Development Fund
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      • Trip Insurance, it is strongly recommended that you travel with insurance.
      • Laundry
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        • Transport is in a 4x4 airconditioned car. Please note that in the wet season, access to more remote birding spots may not always be possible - even by 4x4. In these cases your guide will discuss with you the additional hire of a hand-tractor which carries a small fee of $25 per group, per day (maximum 8 persons).
        • When to go: whilst there is the chance to see target species throughout the year, the dry season months between November and May increase the chances significantly.
        • The lodge WIFi uses cellular data, which can be unreliable
        • Tip or gratuity is at your own discretion, please follow tipping policy guidance when visiting the community
        • Ear plugs are recommended for multi-day tours. The sound of nature at night in remote areas can be loud
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          • Sun hat, Sun cream, insect repellent, and head torch.
          • Light clothing covering shoulders and knees - this is especially relevant when visiting temples and religious sites. Clothing should not be bright when birding. Shoes should be closed-toed, and raingear is advisable in the wet season.
          • Small denominations of money for incidental purchases. Kriel Lodge has a bar serving coffee and alcoholic beverages. The lodge also accepts major credit cards.