Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
armed enforcement rangers, are working to help protect the area's 16 distinct ecosystems
from loggers and poachers. Ecotourism, too, can play a role in providing local people with
sustainable alternatives to logging and poaching.
Tatai River &
Waterfall
About 18km east of Koh Kong on the NH48, the Phun Daung (Tatai) Bridge spans the
Tatai River (Stung Tatai). Nestled in a lushly forested gorge upstream from the bridge is
the Tatai Waterfall, a thundering set of rapids in the wet season, plunging over a 4m rock
shelf. Water levels drop in the dry season, but you can swim year-round in refreshing
pools around the waterfall. The water is fairly pure, as it comes down from the high Car-
damoms, where there are very few human settlements.
Sleeping
The Tatai River has several excellent eco-accommodation options that are well worth a
couple of days or more. All have their own restaurants, some with meals included, and a
range of activities on the river and adventures in the surrounding jungle.
Tatai River Bungalows
( 088 777 0576;
neptuneadventure-cambodia.com
;
bungalows US$25-35)
New riverside accom-
modation from long-running ecotour operator Neptune Adventure, the bunglows here are
all wood and thatch affairs with solar power. Meals are available in the restaurant and in-
clude a popular communal dinner. Activities on offer include kayaking and tubing, plus
original treks into the surrounding jungle.
ECOLODGE
$$
Rainbow Lodge
( 097 948 5074;
www.rainbowlodgecambodia.com
;
s/d incl all meals from US$50/75)
This su-
premely tranquil ecolodge has seven bungalows with bathroom, fan and mosquito net.
Solar panels provide electricity. Activities include kayaking, a sunset river cruise, a day
trek and overnight camping. It's situated 10 minutes upriver from the Tatai Bridge, just a
short kayak away from the waterfall. Access is by boat; call ahead for free pick-up at the
bridge.
ECOLODGE
$$
Four Rivers
