Located to the Northwest of one of the largest freshwater bodies in Asia — the Tonle Sap Lake —the bird sanctuary comprises one of the three key protected areas of the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve. It is regarded as the single most important breeding ground for some of the world’s most endangered large waterbirds species such as the Black-Headed Ibis, Painted Stork, Greater and Lesser Adjutants, Spot-billed Pelican, Milky Stork, White-winged Duck, and the Grey-Headed Fish Eagle.
Whether you are a birding enthusiast or not, a visit is bound to be a rewarding experience, not least because of the peaceful surroundings. Our Prek Toal excursion is a highly exclusive encounter, available during mid-August to November, when the waters of the Mekong River reverses into the Tonle Sap Lake in a naturally occurring phenomenon called the ‘flood-pulse’ system. The flow from the connecting tributary during the wet monsoon floods huge volumes back to the lake, increasing its area about six-fold and brings with it fish migration and a highly productive ecosystem.