4-Day Private Orangutan and Bornean Primates Tour from Pangkalanbuun
Pangkalanbuun, Indonesia
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 4 days
This 4-day private tour is not only a multi-day tour, but a chance to understand human evolution. The orangutan is the great ape in Asia who only lives in Sumatra and Borneo. Orang means people and Utan means hutan or forest “people in the forest”. It is not odd to call them people because we share 97% DNA with Orangutans. You will visit 3 Orangutan feeding stations. Please note, no touching no talking, only breathing allowed.
You can also see another exotic animal like Proboscis monkey, known as Bekantan the endemic primate in Borneo. Silvered Langur, Red-leaf Monkey or Pig-tailed Money are exotic primates difficult to see. You may see different kinds of birds, crocodiles in the river banks, plants and blossoms. If you have a time to do night trekking you may see the smallest primate in the world, the Tarsier which has big eyes. This is a wildlife experience like no other.
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This 4-day private tour is not only a multi-day tour, but a chance to understand human evolution. The orangutan is the great ape in Asia who only lives in Sumatra and Borneo. Orang means people and Utan means hutan or forest “people in the forest”. It is not odd to call them people because we share 97% DNA with Orangutans. You will visit 3 Orangutan feeding stations. Please note, no touching no talking, only breathing allowed.
You can also see another exotic animal like Proboscis monkey, known as Bekantan the endemic primate in Borneo. Silvered Langur, Red-leaf Monkey or Pig-tailed Money are exotic primates difficult to see. You may see different kinds of birds, crocodiles in the river banks, plants and blossoms. If you have a time to do night trekking you may see the smallest primate in the world, the Tarsier which has big eyes. This is a wildlife experience like no other.
The boat has western styled bathrooms. The galley will provide all meals as well as snacks, bottled water, soft-drink, coffee and tea. There are 4 crew members including 1 English speaking guide, 1 Cook, 1 Captain and 1 assistant.
DAY 1: Pangkalanbuun – Kumai – Tanjung Harapan Camp
Upon arrival in Pangkalanbuun you’ll be met and transferred to Kumai for boarding to the Kelotok. Leaving Kumai River, you’ll have an opportunity to see riverfront life. Then, cruising to Sekonyer River, the estuarine habitat with unique vegetation called mangrove, before your first stop to Tanjung Harapan Camp to visit the Orangutan feeding station at 3pm. After seeing the Orangutans cruise downstream to see groups of Proboscis monkeys - the endemic primate in Borneo. The boat will anchor and you will sleep overnight in the Kelotok beneath the fireflies. If the weather is good (no rain or wind) you can see millions of fireflies like a Christmas tree, but this isn’t guaranteed. Dinner beneath fireflies. Meals Provided (lunch and dinner)
DAY 2: Nypha Habitat - Camp Leakey – Pondok Ambung
After a sunrise breakfast, cruise up the river. You’ll have time to relax, enjoying fresh air or do some primate spotting in the roosting tree while the boat finds a good place to anchor. The next destination is Camp Leakey, the legendary Orangutan Rehabilitation Camp, where Prof. Birute MF. Galdikas started her study in early 1971. Boating a side creek through tea colored water where you will see the magnificent reflection from the vegetation along the river. If lucky you may see fresh water crocodiles and other wildlife attractions along the river banks. The Orangutan feeding time is at 2pm. Meals Provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
DAY 3: Pondok Ambung – Pondok Tanggui – Tanjung Harapan - Pesalat
After having breakfast, you will head to Pondok Tanggui. The Orangutan feeding will be at 9am in the morning. After seeing the Orangutans, you will continue to Tanjung Harapan to see the orangutans feeding at 3pm. You will be able to spot wildlife during the slow cruising between Pondok Tanggui and Tanjung Harapan. Sleep overnight in Pesalat. Meals provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
DAY 4: Pesalat Reforestation – Kumai – Pangkalanbuun
After breakfast you’ll have a short trek on the wooden jetty before visiting a forest tree seedling which is aimed at enriching the food for the orangutans and also rehabilitate land after previous fires and logging. You will plant your own tree with your name on the tag. Lunch will be served on the boat unless you depart in the morning. Departing Kumai in the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to Pangkalanbuun (hotel/airport). It is also possible to visit the Orangutan souvenir and handicraft gallery before your next destination.
You can also see another exotic animal like Proboscis monkey, known as Bekantan the endemic primate in Borneo. Silvered Langur, Red-leaf Monkey or Pig-tailed Money are exotic primates difficult to see. You may see different kinds of birds, crocodiles in the river banks, plants and blossoms. If you have a time to do night trekking you may see the smallest primate in the world, the Tarsier which has big eyes. This is a wildlife experience like no other.
The boat has western styled bathrooms. The galley will provide all meals as well as snacks, bottled water, soft-drink, coffee and tea. There are 4 crew members including 1 English speaking guide, 1 Cook, 1 Captain and 1 assistant.
DAY 1: Pangkalanbuun – Kumai – Tanjung Harapan Camp
Upon arrival in Pangkalanbuun you’ll be met and transferred to Kumai for boarding to the Kelotok. Leaving Kumai River, you’ll have an opportunity to see riverfront life. Then, cruising to Sekonyer River, the estuarine habitat with unique vegetation called mangrove, before your first stop to Tanjung Harapan Camp to visit the Orangutan feeding station at 3pm. After seeing the Orangutans cruise downstream to see groups of Proboscis monkeys - the endemic primate in Borneo. The boat will anchor and you will sleep overnight in the Kelotok beneath the fireflies. If the weather is good (no rain or wind) you can see millions of fireflies like a Christmas tree, but this isn’t guaranteed. Dinner beneath fireflies. Meals Provided (lunch and dinner)
DAY 2: Nypha Habitat - Camp Leakey – Pondok Ambung
After a sunrise breakfast, cruise up the river. You’ll have time to relax, enjoying fresh air or do some primate spotting in the roosting tree while the boat finds a good place to anchor. The next destination is Camp Leakey, the legendary Orangutan Rehabilitation Camp, where Prof. Birute MF. Galdikas started her study in early 1971. Boating a side creek through tea colored water where you will see the magnificent reflection from the vegetation along the river. If lucky you may see fresh water crocodiles and other wildlife attractions along the river banks. The Orangutan feeding time is at 2pm. Meals Provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
DAY 3: Pondok Ambung – Pondok Tanggui – Tanjung Harapan - Pesalat
After having breakfast, you will head to Pondok Tanggui. The Orangutan feeding will be at 9am in the morning. After seeing the Orangutans, you will continue to Tanjung Harapan to see the orangutans feeding at 3pm. You will be able to spot wildlife during the slow cruising between Pondok Tanggui and Tanjung Harapan. Sleep overnight in Pesalat. Meals provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
DAY 4: Pesalat Reforestation – Kumai – Pangkalanbuun
After breakfast you’ll have a short trek on the wooden jetty before visiting a forest tree seedling which is aimed at enriching the food for the orangutans and also rehabilitate land after previous fires and logging. You will plant your own tree with your name on the tag. Lunch will be served on the boat unless you depart in the morning. Departing Kumai in the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to Pangkalanbuun (hotel/airport). It is also possible to visit the Orangutan souvenir and handicraft gallery before your next destination.
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