Located 150 km from Hochiminh City, the jungles of Nam Cat Tien support an astounding
variety of bird life, a very healthy population of monkeys. Nam Cat Tien boasts
a wide range of evergreen, semi deciduous and bamboo forests, some 1800 species
of plants thrive in the park.
In 2002 UNESCO added Cat Tien National Park to its
list of biosphere reserves.
What to Do ? First come to Cat Tien National Park, visitors will be provided with valuable information
at the eco-tourist and environmental education centre. Cat Tien National Park can
be explored on foot, by mountain bike, by jeep and also by boat along the Dong Nai
River. There are several well-established hiking trails and Bau Sau is the most
interesting site of the discovery trip. Those who like thrills can spend the night
at the ranger's post and view the wildlife at night.
When to go? The best time to visit Cat Tien National Park is during the dry season from October
to May. Avoid the summer as the parks biodiversity includes a large contingent of
leeches that get hungry in hot humid weather.
Travel Tips: Taking this trip, should prepare an orderly backpack, trekking boots, sun block,
hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, rain coat and toiletries.
People at the
tourist center will deliver visitors stockings rubbed with anti-terrestrial leech
repellent.
