Nestled at the base of Phnom Voar, only 40 minutes from Kampot and 20 minutes from Kep, Ny Ann Pepper Farm is one of the area’s most beautiful and friendliest Kampot Pepper Farms. It isn’t as big as some of the other Kampot pepper farms. However, what they lack in size, is made up with a big smile, and a warm, genuine hospitality, which ultimately, gives you a much more personal experience.
They offer personal tours of the vines and have a wonderful air-conditioned coffee shop and an open-air restaurant, offering many shaded seating areas. Please note that the farm actually sits in Kep Province, but is classified under the umbrella of Kampot Pepper.
Ny Ann Pepper Farm – Kampot Pepper
As mentioned above, Ny Ann Pepper Farm is not the largest in the area. It is a family run farm, and home to 1300 pepper vines. They did have many more, however, that was before Pol Pot ran his regime, and dispersed everyone from their land. That period, around 1975, disrupted the whole pepper industry in the Kampot and Kep area.
The farm is totally organic. This is a requirement to remain a member of the Kampot Pepper Promotion Association. Ny Ann Pepper Farm produces white, red, and black pepper, which are all available for purchase. Aside from the pepper, they have many durian trees, a number of well-established fruit trees, and the largest pineapples I have ever seen. And they taste delicious! When the fruit is ripe they are always happy to share with the weary traveler.
Coffee Shop and Restaurant
The coffee shop is a welcome relief from the heat of the day. My advice to you, before you head on your little guided tour, is to grab a coffee and relax in the air-conditioning for 10 minutes or so. They also have bottled water, soft drinks, and cold beers available. Here, they also have their pepper on display, which is always available for purchase, along with a nice selection of knick-knacks.
If you are feeling hungry, they have a tasty menu available running all day. You can choose to sit in the air-conditioning or opt to sit in the open-air restaurant that looks out to the farm and surrounds. Thatched roofed cabanas are also scattered around offering ample shade. They even come with their own hammocks.
Getting There – Ny Ann Pepper Farm
Whether you are coming from Kampot or Kep, either way, it will be a little adventure. The farm is located between Kep and Kampong Trach. Travel along the main road #33 and turn left onto the unpaved road #1333. Travel a further 3 km and you will arrive at the farm. Click on the GOOGLE MAP LINK HERE for directions.
The best way to travel is to hire a tuk tuk, or, you can rent a scooter and set off on your own. Keep in mind, this is all farm land, which makes for a scenic journey around the countryside. Pepper farms, mango farms, durian farms and others, form a patchwork of produce over the fertile soils of Phnom Voar.
Need to Know
- Ny Ann Pepper Farm is open from 7 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week.
- Mr. Ty (pictured below) will be your guide and he speaks very good English.
- Best to visit in the morning or later in the afternoon. It does get quite hot, however, they do have air-conditioning in the coffee shop.
- Bring a wide brimmed hat. If you forget, they have plantation hats available for you to use.
- Be sure to visit some of the surrounding countryside. Chum Kar Bei village is a charming little town, and not too far from the farm.
- If you do hire a tuk tuk, maybe a good idea to negotiate the fee for the whole day, and make a day of it!
In Conclusion – Kampot Pepper Farm, Ny Ann’s.
So, to sum up, no doubt you will be visiting a pepper farm if you travel to Kampot and Kep. Make sure you put Ny Ann’s Pepper Farm on your itinerary. Whilst it is not the largest, it is definitely beautiful with wonderful amenities. Their pepper is world-class, they make fantastic coffee, and if you are feeling a bit peckish, you can order some tasty food off the menu, and relax around one of the many scenic eating areas. Add to that, the genuine hospitality, and private, informative tours, and you are in for a real treat!
Welcome to Ny Ann Pepper Farm and Restaurant! A little gem in the Kampot Pepper Farm scene.
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