Orangutans of Kalimantan
See orangutans and more in the vast, varied wilderness of Kalimantan
Taking up the largest portion of the island of Borneo, Kalimantan remains largely undiscovered. With some unique flora and fauna and tribal villages hidden amidst dense rainforest and towering peaks, Kalimantan is genuinely a gem waiting to be uncovered.
Day 1: Flight to Pangkalan Bun - Sekonyer River
Pangkalan Bun is the entry point to central Kalimantan. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to the Kumai port to board a boat for a 2 hour scenic journey along the Sekonyer River. You’ll reach the Rimba Lodge, an eco lodge perched on the edge of Tanjung Puting National Park which is only accessible by boat. This area is notable for its ecologically and biologically diverse areas, which include mangrove swamps, rainforest and dense jungles filled with primates, leopards, lizards and more than 600 bird species.
In the afternoon, take a wildlife excursion with a local guide. During the tour you may spot wild animals such as crocodiles, orangutans, proboscis monkeys and birds. Return to the lodge for dinner. Overnight at Rimba Lodge.
Day 2: Sekonyer River rainforest excursion
Today, enjoy a full day trip around the jungles and rivers surrounding the Rimba Lodge to see and learn about the local wildlife.Take a boat ride in a klotok - traditional fishing boat - to Pondok Tanggui, a rehabilitation center for orangutans. Upon reaching the center, take a walk into the woods to the feeding station where you will be able to observe feeding time of the orangutans.
After encountering these amazing animals, return to your boat for a cruise up a small side creek to Camp Leaky. Along the way your guide will point out the various animals and birds that live in the jungles around the river. You will then have another opportunity to watch for wild and semi-wild orangutans. Camp Leakey is an organization working to re-introduce older orangutans into the rain forest. The area is also full of diverse tropical flora and animals such as gibbons, macaques and birds.
Return to the lodge late this afternoon for a chance to relax before dinner. Overnight at Rimba Lodge.
Day 3: Sekonyer River rainforest excursion
Several institutions and associations are working on conservation efforts in Pesalat including a strong focus on reforestation in order to preserve the natural habitat of organutans. Discover the Orangutan rehabilitation center and their daily activities as you explore the center with your guide. Continue your cruise upstream to Natai Lengkuas, a swampy area with lush vegetation. The lowland forest around Natai Lengkuas is inhabited by proboscis monkeys, long tail macaque and species of birds which you will have the chance to see as you take a short, guided walk through the lowlands.
At the end of the day, return to the lodge by boat. Dinner is served at the lodge. Overnight at Rimba Lodge.
Day 4: Pangkalan Bun - return flight
After breakfast at the lodge, return by boat to Pangkalanbun and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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