Kampot visitors who are into nature trips will find that there are a number of nature parks in and around the area. Aside from the very popular and well known Bokor National Park, there are other wildlife reserves near Kampot. Four of them—Kep Thmey, Phnom Chhnok, Phnom Seda Orn, and Phnom Daung—are less than 10km away.
The Kep Thmey Wildlife Reserve
Kep Thmey, located in Beoungtouk Commune 8km from Kampot, is a popular wildlife park among locals and foreign tourists alike. Aside from a number of wild animals like tigers and gibbons, Kep Thmey also provides a home to a variety of birds like partridges and orange-headed thrush.
There are also a variety of plant and tree species in Kep Thmey, that would provide hours of pleasure for nature lovers to see and identify.
The Phnom Chhnok, Phnom Seda Orn, and Phnom Daung Wildlife Parks
The other three nature reserves, although nearer, are less popular than Kep Thmey but worth a visit nonetheless for their particular charms. The main attraction in Phnom Chhnok, for example, is its wonderful views of the sunset. From the hilltop, one can see a vista of rice fields, pal sugar trees, and Cambodia’s scenic countryside. Located in the Bos Trobek Village in Trorpeang Pring Commune, Phnom Chhnok is 9km from the town of Kampot.
Phnom Seda Orn is another popular nature and wildlife reserve near Kampot. Among other things, it is best known for its flora and fauna. Just 6 km from town, Phnom Seda Orn is located in Ang Kor Village in the Trorpeang Pring Commune of Kampot District.
The Phnom Daung Wildlife Reserve is another nature park near Kampot. It is only around 7km from town, located in Beoung Tapream Village of the Treuy Koh Commune.
