The existance of one of our closest relatives is in jeapordy. The Orangutanor “forest people” are struggling against the preasures of deforestationand agriculture expansion. By joining our Orang-utan expedition, not only will you experience life in Borneo, but you will encounter thesemagnificent creatures in their natural environment.
The Orangutan have become a flagship animal for world conservation.Their beauty, gentle nature and uncanny human resemblence put themon an equal par to the Gorilla and the Chimapanzee.We will travel to the Tanjung Puting Nationa Park in central Kalimantan,Indonesia. The park is home to a host of rare and unusual creaturesincluding the Proboscis monkey and the extremely rare false gavial, a small crocodile only found now in this park.
It is also home to some of the most pristine rain forests and river systems. In fact the only way intothe park is via its extensive network of river ways.We will visit two organisations that are working to protect the Orang-utan,the Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) and Friends of the NationalPark Foundation (FNPF). Both work actively to conserve Kalimantan’seco-system and help re-habilitate captive Orang-utan so that they may bere-introduced into the wild.A part of your expedition fee is donated to these organisations, so that they can continue their valuable work.
Our accommodation will be aboard our river boat or klotok, which is fittedout with a shower and a sit down toilet. We will sleep on board,surrounded by the sounds of the rain forest and protected by a mosquitonet.The Save the Orang-utan Expedition can be a life altering experience.Many return home wanting to continue to help these wonderful creaturesand the environment they live in.
This is truly an amazing expedition.This expedition is considered easy as there are no long walks orelevations to deal with. Accommodation in Pangkalanbun is in ourhotel. 3 nights will be spent on board our klotok, where a foammattress, pillow, blankets and mosquito nets will be provided. Allfood is provided for once you get to Kalimantan. This expedition isalso suited for families with children that are confident aroundwater.
Day One:Arrive in Bali and transfer to our hotel. Free time. You will be met at the hotel in the following morning by your guide.
Day Two:Fly to Yogya and then road to Semerang. Overnight there.
Day Three:Semarang hotel - Pangkalan Bun - Tanjung Harapan Camp - Rimba Lodge.
Fly to Pangkalan Bun and upon arrival, directly transfer to Kumai harbour by airport taxi. Arrive in Kumai harbour, directly onboard our klotok boat and head out. Lunch will be provided on boat. Arrive at Rimba lodge, settle in and then that afternoon look for proboscis monkey and general exploring along the river banks. Overnight at Lodge.
Day Four:Rimba Lodge - Camp Leakey Full day - Crocodile Lake - Over night on Boat.
After breakfast, we proceed the by boat up the Seikonyer river to Camp Leakey, the oldest camp for orphaned orangutans. Arrived at Camp Leakey, take a short trek in the surrounding area and back to boat for lunch and rest. Afternoon, back to camp for afternoon feeding time. After enjoying the feeding time of the orangutans and the surrounding forest area, back to the boat and cruising down the Camp Leakey River. We may see other wildlife of Borneo such as Proboscis monkey. Over night on the klotok. We provide mattress, pillow and mosquito net. (B, L, D)
Day Five:Crocodile Lake - Camp Pondok Tangguy - Pesalat Camp - Camp Leakey River.
Breakfast on boat. Then we continue the trip to second camp, Pondok Tangguy. Here you will see juvenile orangutans and other big females (sometimes you can see semi-wild orangutans here) coming to the feeding station. Afterwards we will head back to the boat and proceed to Pesalat Camp. Upon arrival, we will take a walk through the jungle learning from our guide and observing local people reforesting the environment. Then back to the boat and back up the river Seikonyer. Over night on boat. (B, L, D)
Day Six:Camp Leakey River - Leakeys Camp - Trekking – Fire flies Mangrove area.
Breakfast, and then we boat up to Camp Leakey for a second visit this time during the morning. This morning we will trek for 2.5 hours accompanied by a Ranger to see and learn about various parts of the jungle. For lunch we will hope on our klotok and observe local wild life such as Crab Eating Macaque, Orangutan, Blue satin kingfisher etc. In the afternoon we will boat down the river to a mangrove of Nipah palm area where we will see millions of fire flies. On the way, we will watch proboscis monkey along the river banks. Dinner and over night on floating Lodge (boat). (B, L, D)
Day Seven:Fire flies Mangrove area - Kumai - Pangkalan Bun airport - Semarang - Yogya - Bali.
Breakfast then proceed to Kumai then Pangkalan Bun airport for your onward flight to Bali via Semarang and Yogyakarta. (B, L). Overnight in Bali.
Day Eight:Today we leave you so you can journey onto your next destination.
Expedition Schedule
10 May 09 - 17 May 09
24 May 09 - 31 May 09
21 Jun 09 - 28 Jun 09
5 Jul 09 - 12 Jul 09
19 Jul 09 - 26 Jul 09
2 Aug 09 - 9 Aug 09
16 Aug 09 - 23 Aug 09
30 Aug 09 - 6 Sep 09
13 Sep 09 - 20 Sep 09
27 Sep 09 - 4 Oct 09
11 Oct 09 - 18 Oct 09
25 Oct 09 - 1 Nov 09
INCLUSIONS
- All domestic airfares
- Accommodation in Pangkalanbun and Surabaya
- Accommodation on board our boat
- All meals in Kalimantan including Pangkalanbun
- All park fees
- All transfers
- Captain and assistants
- Guide through park
- Donation to those protecting the Orangutans
- Ranger and local guide fees, boat mooring fees
EXCLUSIONS
- Airport taxes
- Surabaya meals except breakfast
