Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Phnom Aural Wildlife
Sanctuary
Sadly, Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary (2538 sq km), just east of the CCPF, is rapidly be-
ing destroyed from the south and the east by corrupt land speculation and rampant illegal
logging.
Hiking up
Phnom Aural
(1813m), Cambodia's highest peak, can be done in a day but
most do it in two or three days, including transport to and from Phnom Penh. Guides who
know the way, and where to find water, can be hired through the village chief in Sra Ken
at the base of the mountain (US$25 to US$30 per day). Travel from Phnom Penh to the
town of Kompong Speu (45km), where early-afternoon minibuses depart for Spean Dach
(12,000r, 2½ hours), then hire a
moto
to Sra Ken (US$10, one hour). Overnight in Sra
Ken, which has homestay accommodation, and head up the mountain the next morning.
On day two you can sleep on the mountain or return to Sra Ken.
