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Critical Cambodia

5 days

Moderate

Six Critically Endangered birds in five days!
Cambodia is the last stronghold of a set of magnificent birds that are now so globally rare they are considered Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. This tour is a superb opportunity not just to see these incredible species, but by supporting SVCs work with community-based conservation, to give them the only chance of continued survival. Most of the birdwatching takes place in open dry forest, a beautiful habitat in which to bird. One night is spent in our large safari-style tents, with the other nights at a purpose-built community-eco-lodge. 
What's included?

    - All guide fees
    - Accommodation at all our sites
    - All transport
    - All meals
    - Drinking water
    - Park fees and entrance fees
    - Conservation contributions
    - SVC Refill not Landfill reusable water bottle for multi-day trips 

    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity

    - Accommodation and dinner in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Sen Monorum. SVC can organise this if requested
    - Park entrance fee for Angkor Wat complex for Temple and Bird 1 day tour. SVC can organise this if requested
    - Soft and alcoholic drinks
    - Tips
    - Trip Insurance
    - International Flights
    - Visas
    - Laundry (Note a hand wash service can be made available at an additional fee)
    - Gifts   

    Please note

      Transport:

      4*4 Car

      When to go:

      December – March, though different sites have somewhat differing seasonal highs for species and times can shift year on year

      Species:

      Bengal Florican Conservation Reserve:

      Bengal Florican, Sarus Crane, Small Buttonquail, Manchurian Reed-warbler, Pied Harrier

      Tmat Boey:

      Birds: Giant Ibis, White-shouldered Ibis, Pale-capped Pigeon, Wooly-necked Stork, Black-headed Woodpecker, Great Slaty Woodpecker, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, Streak-throated Woodpecker, Spotted Wood-owl, Brown Wood-owl, Brown Fish-owl, Oriental Scops Owl, Brown Prinia, White-browed Fantail

      Mammals: Indochinese Ground Squirrel, Cambodian Striped Squirrel

      Vulture Restaurant:

      Birds: Slender-billed Vulture, Red-headed Vulture, White-rumped Vulture, White-throated Rock Thrush, Black-headed Woodpecker, Rufous-winged Buzzard, White-rumped Pygmy Falcon, Brown Prinia, Blossom-headed Parakeet, Burmese Shrike, White-browed Fantail, Rufous-bellied and Streak-throated Woodpeckers

      Mammals: Golden Jackal

      Habitat:

      Bengal Florican:

      Seasonally inundated outer-floodplain grassland with some small areas of scrub.
      Tmat Boey:

      Lowland deciduous dipterocarp forest, often mistakenly referred to as dry forest. Trapeangs (waterholes) dot the landscape and there are fairly extensive areas of bamboo in riverine areas.

      Vulture Restaurant:

      Deciduous dipterocarp forest ,Semi-evergreen forest.
       

      What to bring

        - Sun hat.

        - Sun cream.

        - Appropriate closed-toe shoes. Walking boots are best.

        - Light clothing covering shoulders and knees- this is especially relevant when visiting temples and religious sites. Clothing should not be bright when birding.

        - Insect repellent.

        - Waterproof coat.

        - Small denominations of money. This is especially relevant when entering Northern Cambodia. $20 is the maximum denomination of money that should be taken.

        - Binoculars. SVC charge $5 per person per day to use our Swarovski Optik binoculars.

        - Ear plugs are recommended for multi-day tours. The sound of nature at night in remote areas can be loud.