Tatai

Highway 48, the one road that connects the border town of Koh Kong to the rest of the country, passes through largely untouched jungle. The road crosses three large rivers, with each bridge being built in a small town. Tatai is the nearest of such towns to Koh Kong and lies 19km to the west. The next town west is Andoung Tuek.

Highway 48 is the only road. Several companies' buses serve the town, connecting it to Koh Kong, Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville.

The town is tiny so get around on foot. Boats are available for trips on the river.

• Pristine jungle - guesthouses can organize expeditions

Marvel at nature. Take a boat trip.

The town's economy appears to be based mainly on it being a truck stop. Places to eat are plentiful.

Budget

• Samphos Tatai Guest House and Restaurant

  phone: +855 356900661
  Quiet and comfortable simple rooms set back from the road. Electricity only until 10pm. Each room has a bathroom but no hot water. The mosquito nets are surprisingly devoid of holes. The restaurant serves good crabs.

Not so budget

• Rainbow Lodge

  phone: +855 99 744321
  address: 1.5km up the river
  Comfortable eco bungalows set out in the jungle. All meals and drinking water included. No air con, only fans.

• 4 Rivers Floating Lodge

  phone: +855 23217374 (Phnom Penh office)
  address: 4km down the river
  Luxury resort. Meals not included.

Tatai Waterfall is nearby. Other waterfalls are also accessible.