Lodge
Kriel Lodge (Tmatboey Giant Ibis site)
Run by Sam Veasna Conservation Tours · Dec–Apr
About
Community-linked birding lodge in the Tmat Paeuy (Tmatboey) Community Protected Area of the Northern Plains, the best site for giant ibis and white-shouldered ibis. Sold as 2- and 3-day guided packages from Siem Reap with all meals, park fees and village conservation contributions; peak season is December to April.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | In season |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | In season |
Light on 15 January
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:13 | Night |
| 06:13 | 06:31 | Blue hour |
| 06:31 | 06:58 | Golden hour |
| 06:58 | 08:02 | Soft |
| 08:02 | 10:14 | Medium |
| 10:14 | 14:05 | Harsh |
| 14:05 | 16:17 | Medium |
| 16:17 | 17:21 | Soft |
| 17:21 | 17:48 | Golden hour |
| 17:48 | 18:05 | Blue hour |
| 18:05 | 24:00 | Night |
3 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.4 h | 3.9 h |
| Feb (window) | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 4.9 h |
| Mar (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.7 h |
| Apr (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.2 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.2 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.2 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.2 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.9 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.2 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.2 h | 4.2 h |
| Dec (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.6 h | 3.5 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Giant ibis, White-shouldered ibis, Great slaty woodpecker, Indochinese roller and Bengal florican
For photographers
- Hides on site: No
- Photo vehicles: Yes
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: No
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Phnom Penh time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| JanIn season | 06:31– | 17:21– | 11h 24m11 h 24 min | 55° |
| FebIn season | 06:27– | 17:36– | 11h 42m11 h 42 min | 64° |
| MarIn season | 06:11– | 17:42– | 12h 3m12 h 3 min | 74° |
| AprIn season | 05:51– | 17:45– | 12h 26m12 h 26 min | 86° |
| May | 05:37– | 17:50– | 12h 46m12 h 46 min | 85° |
| Jun | 05:36– | 17:58– | 12h 56m12 h 56 min | 81° |
| Jul | 05:44– | 18:02– | 12h 52m12 h 52 min | 82° |
| Aug | 05:50– | 17:53– | 12h 35m12 h 35 min | 90° |
| Sep | 05:52– | 17:33– | 12h 13m12 h 13 min | 79° |
| Oct | 05:54– | 17:12– | 11h 50m11 h 50 min | 68° |
| Nov | 06:03– | 16:59– | 11h 30m11 h 30 min | 58° |
| DecIn season | 06:19– | 17:04– | 11h 19m11 h 19 min | 53° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026