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The Orangutans of Indonesia Primates in Sumatra and Kalimantan

The Orangutans of Indonesia Primates in Sumatra and Kalimantan

The orangutans are two species of great apes known for their intelligence, long arms and reddish-brown hair. Native to Indonesia and Malaysia, they are currently found only in rainforests on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, though fossils have been found in Java, Vietnam and China. They are the only surviving species in the genus [...]

October 26 2010 | Posted in Orangutans Indonesia | Read More »

Tanjung Puting National Park of Central Kalimantan Indonesia

Tanjung Puting National Park of Central Kalimantan Indonesia

Here are so many words that can describe Borneo, including verdant, vast, and vibrant. It is the world’s third largest island with an extremely diverse flora and fauna that include more than 380 species of birds, 222 species of mammals, more than 2,000 species of orchids, and more than 3,000 species of trees. Borneo is [...]

October 26 2010 | Posted in Orangutans Indonesia, Orangutans Kalimantan, Tanjung Puting National Park | Read More »

Bahorok Orangutans Center in the North of Sumatra Island Indonesia

Bahorok Orangutans Center in the North of Sumatra Island Indonesia

Sumatra, in Indonesia, is a natural reserve and forest land with acres and acres of forests, and woods, and a large variety of wildlife, avian life, flora and fauna. And, this aspect of Sumatra is an attractive option for tourists, especially those who love nature, and would like to spend time in the wilderness while [...]

October 26 2010 | Posted in Bahorok Nature Reserve, Orangutans Indonesia, Orangutans Sumatra | Read More »

Mount Leuser National Park of Sumatra Indonesia

Mount Leuser National Park of Sumatra Indonesia

Mount Leuser National Park is one of the largest national parks in the world, containing over 800,000 hectares of virgin rainforest. The park is home to orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, elephants, tigers, and among the last of the Sumatran rhinoceros. There are research facilities for the study of primates, birds and insects, the Orangutans rehabilitation center [...]

October 26 2010 | Posted in Leuser National Park, Orangutans Indonesia, Orangutans Sumatra | Read More »

Orangutan Tours 05 Days 04 Nights in Tanjung Puting National Park Kalimantan

Orangutan Tours 05 Days 04 Nights in Tanjung Puting National Park Kalimantan

5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS PROGRAME ORANGUTAN & RIVER SAFARI CENTRAL KALIMANTAN I Grade: Easy Start/Finish : Pangkalan Bun Airport DAY 01 . PANGKALAN BUN – ORANGUTAN Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport meeting service and you will be board on the boat. In the peaceful afternoon we will slowly explore the quite river by the [...]

October 26 2010 | Posted in Orangutan Tours, Orangutan Tours 05 Days 04 Night Borneo | Read More »

Orangutan Tours 04 Days 03 Nights in Tanjung Puting National Park Kalimantan

Orangutan Tours 04 Days 03 Nights in Tanjung Puting National Park Kalimantan

4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS PROGRAME ORANGUTAN & RIVER SAFARI CENTRAL KALIMANTAN Grade: Easy Start/Finish : Pangkalan Bun Airport DAY 01. PANGKALAN BUN – ORANGUTAN Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport you will be picked up by our local staff and take you to Kumai to board on the boat. The boat is a traditional Klotok [...]

October 26 2010 | Posted in Orangutan Tours, Orangutan Tours 04 Days 03 Night Borneo | Read More »

Rimba Eco Lodge : Tanjung Puting National Park Central Kalimantan

Rimba Eco Lodge : Tanjung Puting National Park Central Kalimantan

RIMBA LODGES – CENTRAL KALIMANTAN ORANGUTANS in the wild! Rimba is reached only by boat from the port of Kumai. Arriving at the Lodge jetty in the middle of the forest is an unforgettable experience. The jetty connects to all rooms, the reception area, office and restaurant by a series of covered boardwalks. The Lodge [...]

October 26 2010 | Posted in Indonesia Lodges, Rimba Eco Lodge | Read More »

Orangutan Tours 03 Days 02 Nights in Tanjung Puting National Park Kalimantan

Orangutan Tours 03 Days 02 Nights in Tanjung Puting National Park Kalimantan

ORANGUTAN TOURS 03 DAYS 02 NIGHTS ORANGUTAN & RIVER SAFARI CENTRAL KALIMANTAN I Grade: Easy Start/Finish : Pangkalan Bun Airport DAY 01: PANGKALAN BUN AIRPORT – KUMAI – TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport you will be picked up by our local staff and take you to Kumai to board on [...]

October 26 2010 | Posted in Orangutan Tours 03 Days 02 Night Borneo | Read More »

Bukit Lawang : Central of Sumatran Orangutans

Bukit Lawang : Central of Sumatran Orangutans

Bukit Lawang is a popular tourist destination for its laidback riverside lifestyle, jungle treks in the Gunung Leuser National Park, and its world-famous orangutan rehabilitation centre.. Bukit Lawang is a small tourist village at the bank of Bahorok River in North Sumatra province of Indonesia. Situated approximately 86 km north-west of Medan, Bukit Lawang is [...]

October 26 2010 | Posted in Bukit Lawang, Orangutans Sumatra | Read More »

Kumai – City on the River of Sekonyer

Kumai – City on the River of Sekonyer

The word Kumai comes from the phrase “kembali ke pangkuanku”, in the Bugis language. It means “return to my lap”. Kumai was once part of the Kutaringin Monarchy. It was originally lead by Pangeran Bendahara, who later gave Kumai to Muhammad Cik, Kumai’s village leader. Cik then gave his position to Amsar, who was chosen [...]

October 26 2010 | Posted in Kalimantan Island, Kumai | Read More »