GIANT IBIS AT TMAT BOEY 2 DAYS, 1 NIGHT


Price: $802 For Two People

GIANT IBIS AT TMAT BOEY – 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT

Destination: Northern Plains, Cambodia
Target Species: Giant Ibis (Cambodia’s national bird), White-shouldered Ibis, Spotted Wood-owl, Brown Fish-owl, and other dry dipterocarp forest species.


Tmat Boey is a remote community ecotourism site in Cambodia’s Northern Plains, famous for hosting the critically endangered Giant Ibis—Cambodia’s national bird—and the elusive White-shouldered Ibis. This 2-day tour combines expert bird guiding with the unique experience of staying in a local eco-lodge, supporting community-based conservation.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Siem Reap → Tmat Boey Village

  • 5:30 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Siem Reap by birding guide and driver.
  • Drive through rural landscapes toward the Northern Plains (approx. 3.5-4 hrs).
  • Stop en route for birding in dry dipterocarp forest, targeting species such as:
    • Rufous-winged Buzzard
    • Brown Prinia
    • Blossom-headed Parakeet
  • Lunch along the way at a local restaurant.
  • Afternoon – Arrive at Tmat Boey, check into the eco-lodge.
  • Late afternoon birding around the village and forest tracks, searching for White-shouldered Ibis at their feeding sites.
  • Evening – Dinner at the lodge, nocturnal birding for species like Spotted Wood Owl or Oriental Scops Owl (optional).
  • Overnight: Tmat Boey Eco-lodge.

Day 2 – Giant Ibis Search & Return to Siem Reap

  • Early Morning – Depart pre-dawn to known Giant Ibis nesting or roosting sites.
  • Spend the morning birding in the forest for other specialties such as:
    • White-browed Fantail
    • Burmese Shrike
    • Black-headed Woodpecker
  • Breakfast in the field, continue birdwatching until late morning.
  • Return to lodge for check-out.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant on the return journey.
  • Afternoon transfer back to Siem Reap, arriving around 5:00 PM.
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Best Season: December–April (dry season, best for Giant Ibis sightings)
Tour Includes: Private birding guide, transport, park fees, accommodation, meals as per itinerary, community conservation fee.
Tour Excludes: Personal expenses, alcoholic drinks, and tips.

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