Siam Pang Forest Lodge has officially opened within the Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary in northern Cambodia, marking the launch of a new tented lodging project developed through a partnership between Exclusive Tents, the Cambodian Ministry of Environment, and conservation group Rising Phoenix.
The opening was announced on December 1, 2025, highlighting a model that combines commercial safari-style accommodations with long-term conservation objectives in a protected lowland forest region.
The sanctuary spans one of the largest remaining blocks of lowland forest across Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, and is home to critically endangered bird species, including the Giant Ibis.
The lodge project was designed to operate within the environmental guidelines set by the Ministry of Environment and to support habitat protection efforts while offering visitors overnight stays in a remote setting.
According to project partners, the lodge’s purpose is tied to restoring and protecting the surrounding landscape while creating a tourism-based revenue stream meant to contribute to continued conservation work.
Architectural and interior design services were led by Asiatique Design. In a statement included in the project announcement, Aline Ho of Asiatique Design said in a press release:
“We feel deeply honored to contribute to the long-term protection of the Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary and to the well-being of its surrounding communities. The forest here is breathtakingly beautiful. Every decision was made to preserve the existing trees and minimize our environmental footprint. With incredible support from all partners, especially Exclusive Tents. This project has been a truly unforgettable journey.”
Exclusive Tents supplied the lodge’s safari tents, which were selected to offer guest comfort while maintaining low-impact design principles suitable for a protected ecosystem.
Koki Construction handled the building work, navigating logistical limitations tied to constructing in an isolated location with limited access routes and strict environmental requirements. The lodge is now open to guests, providing accommodations intended to connect tourism activity with on-the-ground conservation outcomes.
For outdoor hospitality operators, the project illustrates how high-end tented accommodations can be developed in ecologically sensitive locations through multi-stakeholder partnerships.
It also demonstrates design considerations relevant to remote sites, including minimizing construction impact, using modular tented structures, and aligning operations with conservation strategies.
As more destinations seek tourism models that generate revenue while supporting natural resource protection, the approach taken at Siam Pang Forest Lodge may offer insights for businesses pursuing similar nature-based or low-impact developments.
Siam Pang Forest Lodge is currently welcoming guests interested in experiencing the landscape and contributing financially to its protection.