Cambodia Jungle Trek

This trekking challenge takes you on a jungle trek in the South West of Cambodia through a region of natural beauty, but also bloody history. You will be camping under the canopy of trees with a hammock, mosquito net and tarp as your home for the duration of your jungle trek. By participating in this challenge you will also be helping Charity Challenge support the CBET (Community Based Ecotourism) project where you will witness firsthand the good work of Wildlife Alliance. This is not just an incredibly unique experience but an educational one. Following the fall of the dictator Pol Pot in 1979, the Khmer Rouge took to the Cardamom Mountains and continued to fight for a further two years. Many villagers here lost their lives. The region remained closed to tourists for decades but has recently opened up.

Your challenge starts in the lively capital city of Phnom Penh, with an introduction to Khmer history and culture. Enjoy a beautiful boat ride to the remote Community Based Ecotourism village of Chi Phat at the foot of the Cardamom Mountains in Koh Kong Provence and the gateway to your greener challenge.

You will be immersed in the life of the Cardamom Mountains through stories from the local guides. Learn how to survive the challenging climate of the hot and humid jungle with its amazing flora and fauna including the Siamese crocodile, Asian elephants, tigers and leopards and get the chance to discover true Cambodian village life. 

At the end of the challenge, you will return to Phnom Penh for your flight home, or can take advantage of an optional extension to incredible temple complex of Angkor Wat.

The Cambodia Jungle Challenge also happens to be one of our greenest challenges! Click here to find out more about the work we support with local communities in Cambodia.