Mondulkiri Project: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Treks

Elephants in Cambodia are an endangered species. They are threatened by a loss of habitat, by poaching, and by being caught in snares. Elephants have played a vital part in Cambodian history. They were used to move the large heavy stones used to build Angkor Wat temple.

In the forests of Cambodia, there are approximately 400 elephants living in the wild. About 250 of these live in Mondulkiri Province.

Mondulkiri is the largest province in Cambodia. It is 6 hours drive east of Phnom Penh and 8 hours drive southeast of Siem Reap. Not many tourists visit Mondulkiri so it is an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the fresh mountain air.

Unlike other areas of Cambodia, the majority of people living in Mondulkiri are not Khmer. Instead, they are local indigenous Bunong or hill tribes. Here, you will visit the elephant sanctuary, jungle trekking, and visit waterfalls. Also, you get a chance to enjoy coffee and avocados as they are specialties of the area.

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