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Jahoo

Jahoo

Community-led, multi-day forest journeys tracking endangered gibbons while supporting Bunong livelihoods, conservation funding, and Indigenous stewardship

OUR EXPERIENCES

Jahoo is a community-run conservation and ecotourism initiative offering unforgettable multi-day experiences to see the globally endangered Southern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon and other unique wildlife inside Mondulkiri's Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. Leveraging traditional forest skills and indigenous knowledge into wildlife-friendly jobs such as guiding and wildlife research for a thriving ecotourism and community.

Linking conservation success to community development for long-term community leadership whilst promoting indigenous rights, and championing Bunong culture. Jahoo motivates conservation actions in protecting a globally important primate hot spot.

What began as a gibbon research station has evolved into one of Southeast Asia’s leading examples of community-based ecotourism, combining scientific conservation with immersive cultural tourism experiences.

ABOUT US

Jahoo’s mission is to safeguard ancestral Bunong land and critical gibbon habitat while creating meaningful livelihood opportunities for local communities. The project supports long-term conservation and helps protect endangered primates like the Southern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon through ethical tours that adhere to best-practice wildlife watching standards.

IMPACT

Launched in 2017, the gibbon fund is an initiative that receives USD 30 from every guest that visits Jahoo in order to enhance the positive ripple effect of our ecotourism activities throughout the Indigenous Bunong community of Andong Kraloeng.

Managed by an elected Indigenous Community Committee, the Gibbon Fund backs community-led patrols, elderly support, student education and Indigenous Bunong cultural ceremonies and celebrations, with just over USD 60,000 generated to date.

In addition to this, Jahoo contributes USD 5 to the Ministry of Environment per tourist to support wider conservation activities within the protected area of Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, with more than USD 10,000 generated since 2017.

DETAILS

To learn more, contact: bookings@conservationstays.com

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
1–6

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Yes

Do you have group rates?
No

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
Yes

What languages do you offer your services in?
English and Khmer

When are you open?
Jahoo opening hours are based on the tour activity, with day tours operating from 04:30 to 17:00, and multi-day tours from 07:30 to 17:00

What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
Due to the challenging terrain of Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, accommodations for guests with disabilities are taken on a case-by-case basis.