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The Cardamom Jungle & Island Frontiers

2026▾
10
Days
1
400m Zipline Entry
1
Bioluminescent Snorkel
1
Solo

Enter the jungle by zipline, track wild elephants with rangers, and sleep over the coral reef at Song Saa

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10 Days
Small Group
from $9,850 pp
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OverviewEngineered for luxury travelers who crave deep primary rainforest canopies, anti-poaching wildlife conservation tracking, and pristine private island archipelagos. This circuit relies entirely on private helicopter charters to skip gruelling overland drives — arriving at the jungle lodge by a 400-metre zipline high above rushing river waterfalls, then transitioning to an overwater villa above a protected coral reef at Song Saa Private Island.

Best ForLuxury travelers craving deep primary rainforest, conservation wildlife tracking, and pristine private island archipelagos
Duration10 Days / 10 Nights (approx)
RouteNairobi → Phnom Penh (PNH) → Cardamom Mountains → Song Saa Private Island → Koh Rong Archipelago → Phnom Penh → Nairobi
Group SizePrivate or small group — your party, or join a small departure
Price From$11,200 per person sharing
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Shinta Mani Wild — arriving via a 400-metre private zipline glide high above the rushing river waterfalls directly into the resort's canopy bar

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Private kayak through the rushing rapids and narrow stone walls of the Tmor Rung river channels with an elite naturalist guide

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Anti-poaching patrol trek with the armed rangers of the Wildlife Alliance — tracking wild elephants and stopping illegal logging in real time

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Sundowner of premium single malts from a private canvas bar on a rocky ledge beside a crashing waterfall

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Private helicopter to Song Saa Private Island — overwater villa built on stilts directly over a protected coral reef

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Champagne brunch on a high promontory overlooking the turquoise marine reserve

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Bioluminescent night snorkel — swimming inside a dark ocean cove as glowing plankton light up the water around you

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Private 50-foot luxury yacht through the uninhabited islands of the Koh Rong archipelago — sea turtles and colourful sea fans along the reef wall

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Exclusive indigenous Koh Rong maritime heritage — ancient navigation, hand-carved fishing tools, private storytelling in an overwater pavilion

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Private helicopter return to Phnom Penh — Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and complementary spa

The Cardamom Jungle & Island Frontiers
Route Map

Interactive Route Map

Nairobi → Phnom Penh (PNH) → Cardamom Mountains → Song Saa Private Island → Koh Rong Archipelago → Phnom Penh → Nairobi. Day-by-day scrollspy markers to follow.

Itinerary

Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia

Day 1 | Nairobi → Phnom Penh → Cardamom Mountains — Zipline Arrival

VIP handling at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, flight to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH). VIP tarmac greeting, then board a private helicopter flying southwest over the thick jungle canopy of the Cardamom Mountains.

Arriving at Shinta Mani Wild by executing an incredible 400-metre private zipline glide high above the rushing river waterfalls directly into the resort's canopy bar. Check into the Luxury Bensley Tent. Welcome dinner.

Day 1 | Nairobi → Phnom Penh → Cardamom Mountains — Zipline Arrival

Day 2 | River Rapids Kayaking & Waterfall Sundowner

A private luxury kayak navigating the rushing rapids and narrow stone walls of the Tmor Rung river channels with an elite naturalist guide. The river carving through dramatic canyon walls, surrounded by dense primary jungle.

Afternoon jungle trekking. Premium single malts from a private canvas bar on a rocky ledge beside a crashing waterfall at sunset — a perfect sundowner. Return for gourmet dinner.

Day 2 | River Rapids Kayaking & Waterfall Sundowner

Day 3 | Anti-Poaching Patrol — Wildlife Alliance Rangers

Join the armed rangers of the Wildlife Alliance for a private behind-the-scenes patrol trek through the primary rainforest — tracking wild elephants and stopping illegal logging, the rangers sharing their stories from the front line of conservation.

Learning about the techniques used to protect Cambodia's biodiversity. Return for a relaxed evening.

Song Saa Private Island, Koh Rong

Day 4 | Helicopter to Song Saa Private Island

Private helicopter flight south across the Gulf of Thailand to the hyper-exclusive Song Saa Private Island. Spectacular aerial views of the Koh Rong archipelago — turquoise water and scattered tropical islands from above.

Check into Song Saa Private Island — Overwater Pool Villa — built on stilts directly over a protected coral reef. Afternoon at leisure. Gourmet dinner.

Day 4 | Helicopter to Song Saa Private Island
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 | Blue Lagoons & Coral Atolls

A day exploring the white-sand beaches of the twin islands. A lavish white-linen champagne brunch prepared by a private chef on a high promontory overlooking the turquoise marine reserve.

Afternoon snorkelling in crystal-clear water above the protected reef. The extraordinary marine biodiversity of a strictly protected Cambodian island sanctuary. Return for a relaxed evening.

Day 5 | Blue Lagoons & Coral Atolls
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 | Bioluminescent Night Snorkel

A relaxed day with an overwater couples massage — the sound of the waves providing the soundtrack.

At night, a private boat to a dark ocean cove — swimming inside as glittering clouds of glowing bioluminescent plankton light up the water around you. One of the most magical natural experiences in Southeast Asia. Return for gourmet dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 | Private Yacht — Koh Rong Archipelago

A private 50-foot luxury yacht through the uninhabited islands of the Koh Rong archipelago — dramatic rock formations, hidden coves, and pristine beaches. Snorkelling along a sheer underwater reef wall past sea turtles and colourful sea fans.

The extraordinary diversity of a protected island chain that remains largely undiscovered by commercial tourism. Return for a relaxed evening.

Day 7 | Private Yacht — Koh Rong Archipelago
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 | Private Deck & Beachside Bonfire

A peaceful day reading on the private overwater deck — the villa floor glass revealing the coral reef below, the Cambodian sea all around.

A romantic candlelit seafood barbecue bonfire dinner with fresh local crabs on the beach sand, warmed by a roaring bonfire pit.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 | Exclusive Koh Rong Maritime Heritage Tour

A traditional outrigger boat to interact privately with indigenous island elders and marine keepers — ancient maritime navigation, hand-carved fishing tool crafting, and the oral history of the islands.

A private storytelling session inside an overwater pavilion. Celebratory farewell dinner at Song Saa paired with vintage wines.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 | Helicopter Return to Phnom Penh — Departure

A relaxed luxury breakfast watching the tide beneath the villa. Private helicopter back to Phnom Penh. Complementary spa session and optional Royal Palace guided tour. International flight back to Nairobi.

City Hotel, Phnom Penh
Breakfast

Want to adjust the pace, swap a lodge, or extend this journey?

We are here for that. Every Finders & Keepers Safaris itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed departure — the pace, the lodges, the length, the dates and the party travelling can all be reshaped around you. Tell us what you would change and a specialist will rebuild the journey and price it honestly, before you commit to anything.

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The Cardamom Jungle & Island Frontiers
Your Accommodation

Two Exceptional Properties

Shinta Mani Wild — Luxury Bensley Tent
NIGHTS 1–3
Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia

Shinta Mani Wild — Luxury Bensley Tent

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Overwater Pool Villa
NIGHTS 4–9
Song Saa Private Island, Koh Rong

Overwater Pool Villa

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Why This Journey

What sets this journey apart

Arrive by zipline at Shinta Mani Wild in the Cardamom Mountains, join anti-poaching rangers, then take a helicopter to Song Saa Private Island.

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A zipline arrival

A 400-metre private zipline glide above the waterfalls straight into camp, then kayaking the Tmor Rung rapids with an elite naturalist and single malts at a rocky ledge beside a crashing waterfall.

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Beside the rangers

An anti-poaching patrol trek with the armed rangers of the Wildlife Alliance, tracking wild elephants and seeing conservation work in the field.

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A helicopter to a private island

Song Saa Private Island has an overwater villa on stilts above a protected coral reef, a champagne brunch overlooking the marine reserve, and a bioluminescent night snorkel.

Shoulder SeasonJan – MayDry season, comfortable temple-touring weather
Best ValueMay – SepMonsoon season — lush temples, fewer visitors
Peak SeasonSep – DecDry season returns, ideal touring conditions
Best forConservation-minded travellersAdventurous couplesIsland seekers
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Inclusions & Price

Deposit Offer

Hold 2027 for half the usual deposit

Confirm any 2027 departure with a 15% deposit instead of the usual 30%, booked before 31 December 2026.

  • Your balance is not due until 60 days before departure.
  • The reduced deposit holds your camps, permits and internal flights at today’s rates, so a mid-year price movement does not reach you.
  • Applies to new 2027 bookings only and cannot be combined with a group discount on the same booking.
Solo Travellers

30% off the single supplement

Travelling on your own? We cut the single traveller supplement by 30% across selected 2027 departures.

  • The supplement covers the sole-occupancy cost a camp charges when a room sleeps one rather than two.
  • Available on selected camps and dates — your specialist will tell you which of your nights qualify before you commit.
  • Nothing changes about the journey itself: same guide, same vehicle, same rooms.
Group Offer

Bring three, the fourth travels free

Book four guests on a 2027 group departure and the fourth guest’s safari cost is on us.

  • The waiver covers the land portion — camps, meals, guiding and game drives.
  • International flights, visas, gorilla and chimpanzee permits and personal spending are excluded, as those are paid to third parties per head.
  • All four guests must travel on the same departure date and book together.
What's Included
  • VIP tarmac handling at all airports
  • All private luxury vehicle transfers
  • 9 nights luxury accommodation
  • All meals — Full Board throughout
  • International flights Nairobi–Phnom Penh–Nairobi
  • Private helicopter Phnom Penh–Cardamom Mountains
  • 400-metre zipline canopy entry
  • River rapids kayaking excursion
  • Wildlife Alliance anti-poaching patrol
  • Private helicopter to Song Saa
  • Champagne brunch on marine reserve promontory
  • Bioluminescent night snorkel
  • 50-foot private yacht, Koh Rong
  • Seafood bonfire beach dinner
  • Koh Rong maritime cultural heritage
  • Private helicopter return to Phnom Penh
  • All park & reserve entry fees
  • ✓Travel insurance facilitated on your behalf (adjusted in your quote if you are already covered)
  • Visa processing assistance & fees
What's Not Included
  • International flights to/from Nairobi (confirm at booking)
  • Gratuities for guides & staff
  • Premium imported alcohol
  • Items of a personal nature

Per Person Pricing

Per Person Sharing$11,200
Single Traveller SupplementOn Request
ⓘ Pricing is an estimate subject to confirmation based on season, group size, and final accommodation selection.

2027 Season Pricing

The same unforgettable journey, priced by season.

Jan – May Shoulder SeasonDry season, comfortable temple-touring weather
$11,750
May – Sep Best ValueMonsoon season — lush temples, fewer visitors
$9,850
Sep – Dec Peak SeasonDry season returns, ideal touring conditions
$12,100

Flexible Payment Plan

1

Reserve today with a low early deposit to lock in your 2027 dates and pricing.

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Spread the rest across convenient instalments, at a pace that suits you.

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Final balance due one month before departure — nothing more to pay once you fly.

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Journey Details

Travel Kit

Duffel, sun hat, rain shell and day pack

  • Your duffel — A soft-sided Finders & Keepers Safaris duffel, sized for domestic flights and easier than a hard case on train platforms, ferry jetties and old-town lanes.
  • What is inside it — A wide-brim sun hat, a lightweight packable rain shell for tropical downpours, and a foldable day pack for temple mornings and market afternoons.
  • Yours to keep — The bag and everything in it is a gift, not a loan.
  • Packing around it — Slip-on shoes save time at temples, where you remove them repeatedly, and one set of clothing covering shoulders and knees is essential for religious sites.

Note

Temple visits are best planned around the heat

Angkor Archaeological Park is at its most comfortable in the early morning — most itineraries schedule temple visits for sunrise or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat.

  • Early starts — The best of this journey happens at dawn — before the heat, the crowds and the haze. Your guide will confirm what time you will be collected from your hotel.
  • Tailoring this journey — If you would like this package with more or fewer days, arranged for a group, a family or a solo traveller, or with add-ons, reach out and we will tailor it for you.
  • Route changes — Your guide or driver may alter the route in certain circumstances, but every destination set out in the itinerary will be covered.

Documents

Visa on arrival or e-Visa, from $30

  • Passport — Valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, with at least one blank page.
  • Visa — The Type T tourist eVisa costs US$30 for a 30-day single entry; a visa on arrival is also available at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. ASEAN nationals enter free.
  • e-Arrival Card — Since January 2025 every air arrival must submit the Cambodia e-Arrival Card within the seven days before landing.
  • Your Angkor pass — Angkor passes carry your photograph, taken on site, cannot be transferred, and are checked at every temple gate. Your guide arranges this on your first morning.
  • Temple dress — Shoulders and knees must be covered to climb to Angkor Wat’s upper level. Visitors are turned away for this daily.
  • We handle the paperwork — We complete and submit your visa, eVisa or travel-authorisation applications on your behalf. You supply the documents once; we do the filing, track the approval and hold the confirmations for you.
  • Where you must appear in person — A few consulates insist on biometrics or a short interview that nobody can sit on your behalf — China requires fingerprinting for some nationalities, as do European and United States visas. We still prepare the entire file; we simply book you a single appointment and brief you beforehand so one visit settles it.
  • Before you travel — Entry rules change frequently and without much notice. Your specialist confirms the current requirements for every passport in your party at the time of booking, and checks them again before you fly.

Guaranteed Departures

Private, tailor-made departures on your dates, or join a small group

  • Once confirmed, you travel — When your departure date is confirmed, it is guaranteed. We do not cancel, merge or reschedule a confirmed departure for commercial reasons, however the final numbers fall.
  • What confirms a departure — A departure becomes confirmed once the agreed number of travellers has been reached and paid for in line with the agreed payment schedule. Places held without payment do not count towards it.
  • If the minimum is not reached — Where a group departure has not reached its agreed numbers, we tell you early rather than late, and you choose: move to the next available date, continue at a revised small-group rate, or take a full refund of everything you have paid.
  • Solo journeys — Solo and tailor-made itineraries carry no group minimum at all. Your dates are confirmed the moment your deposit is received.

A deposit of 30% is required to confirm your booking, with the balance due 60 days before departure. All itineraries can be tailored — extend a stay, add a destination, or adjust the pace to suit you. Comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical evacuation and personal effects is required for all guests. Your dedicated specialist remains on call throughout your journey for any changes or assistance you need.

  • What to pack — Light layers and slip-on shoes, which you will take off repeatedly at temples, shrines and traditional inns. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter most religious sites, so pack at least one modest set you can throw on. A light rain shell handles the tropical downpours, and the highlands and northern cities run far cooler than the coast — bring a proper warm layer if your route climbs.

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