Located in the peninsula on the south
coast of the world's third largest tropical
rain forest of Borneo, in Indonesian
province of Central Kalimantan, the
park consist of 300.040 hectares (741,100
acres). Started as a game reserve for
the protection of orangutans in 1936
and 1937, it was upgraded to a National
Park in 1982. It is the only protected
area in South East Asia with vast tract
of wetlands, lowland, mature tropical
heath and swamp Forests with large rookeries
that provide breeding grounds for a
wide population of waterfowl. The needs
of Orangutans and other primates are
also available in the park, such as
the 600 species of trees which van be
consumed by them. over 200 species of
orchid, at least 220 species of bird,
and 28 species of large mammal, plus
9 primates, including the endangered
orangutan and proboscis monkey.
Preservation of the biodiversity of
the park and its surrounding forests
are vital to the health of the Indonesian
and world environment.
In Tanjung Puting Park, you will see
the orangutans - a lot of ex-captive
orangutans - rehabilitated in the park.
you will also meet the king of this
area, the largest and the oldest orangutan
who is still living in a wilderness
of a national park.
The romantic forest, the romantic river
and the romantic atmosphere of the park
are also offer different experiences
especially for those who want to have
an adventurous honeymoon
Climate and Ecosystem
Tanjung Puting National Park lies 0-30
meters above sea level. It contains
various ecosystems such as dry lowland,
mangrove, alluvial swamp and heath forest.
These forests are immensely valuable,
containing timber trees and regulating
the runoff of rain water into the rivers,
ensuring a dependable supply of clean
water for all. Climate is equatorial
with dry and rainy seasons and heavy
monsoon rain in December and January.
Mean daily temperature is 30oC (80oF),
humidity can reach above 90% while annual
rainfall averages 310 cm.
Flora & Fauna
Among tree species commonly found are
Ramin (Gonistylus bancanus), Jelutung,
Kayu Besi (iron wood, eusideroxylon
zwagerri), Meranti (Shorea sp.) and
Keruing (Dipterocarpus). all of them
have high value for industry. Other
plants such Bakung (asian tricum), Pandans
(Pandanus tectorius), Nipah (Nypa sp.)
which growing on the riverside.
The park is also rich in wildlife with
the commonly seen is Orangutans (Pongo
pygmaeus pygmaeus) - the best known
species that makes the National Park
best known, Proboscis monkeys (Nasalis
larvatus) - a large monkey which is
found only in Borneo, long tail macaque
(Macaca fascicularis), birds - especially
horn bills, kingfishers, myna, oriental
darter and over 220 bird species. Furthermore,
the list of fauna living in the park
are include the occasionally can be
seen: Agile gibbon (Hylobates agilis),
grey gibbon (Hylobates mulleri), red
leaf monkey (presbistis rubicunda),
Malayan sun bear (helarctus malayanus),
wild lige (sus barbatus), estuarine
crocodile false ghavial (Tomistomaschlegelli).
The rivers together with the swamps
and sesonal lake rookeries support the
life of many species of fish that have
very high values in term of ecology
and economy.
MAIN OBJECTS
CAMP LEAKEY
Located about 30 minutes to the right
from the branch of Sekonyer river. Camp
Leakey was established in 1971 to support
research activities in Tanjung Puting
Wildlife Reserve. Now this area also
functions as orangutans rehabilitation
center. The Camp and surrounding area
is designated as a special utility zone.
Over the years, the camp has served
the research efforts of several scientist
and students. Tourist will be able to
walk on certain trails of the trail
system without disturbing the research
activities. On the way to Camp Leakey
(on Sekonyer Simpang Kanan river), you
may occasionally see crocodiles and
the false gavials.
TANJUNG HARAPAN
The first guard post in the park that
was constructed in the late of 1970's.
Tanjung Harapan was the original site
of the Sekonyer Village, which was moved
across the Sekonyer river. The area
surrounding is designated as utilization
zone. In this area, several facilities
for park management as well as for visitors
have been constructing. Tanjung Harapan
is also an alternate orangutan center.
PONDOK TANGGUY
New established rehabilitation center
for orangutans. Located between Tanjung
Harapan and Natai Lengkuas, this are
also designates as a special utilization
zone.
[Tanjung Puting National Park - Borneo
Indonesia]
 OTP-
01: ORANG UTAN TANJUNG PUTING TOUR 5days
/ 4Nights
ITINERARY
DAY
01: Pangkalan Bun Airport - Tanjung
Harapan Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport,
you will be picked up and meet by our
teams and transfer to the small town
of Kumai where you will board your boat,
called a Kelotok, and meet your crew.
The boat is a traditional
Klotok wooden river boat about 12m by
2m with a roof which forms the upper
deck where you can view the rain forest
as it glides by. The guide's team includes
the boatman, a cook and expert guide.
In the peaceful afternoon we will slowly
explore the quite river by the klotok
while observe the monkeys along the
riverside. Dinner and overnight on the
boat. simple mattress, pillow, fine
meals, bottled "mineral" water, mosquito
net, kitchen, simple western toilet
and shower available on boat besides
the familiar - helpful guides and boatmen.
(D)
DAY 02: Tanjung Harapan Orangutan Rehabilitation
Centre - Camp Leakey - Croc Lake
After breakfast board the klotok to
travel up river for about 2½ hours boating
and then up a side creek to Camp Leakey
where the older orangutans are reintroduced
into the rain forest and also known
as research center for Orangutan. Soft
trekking surrounding Camp Leakey. Back
to the boat for lunch then witness feeding
time at 14.00 pm for old rehabilitation
orangutan given additional foods. After
feeding, back to the boat and relax
in the lake while waiting the sun goes
down and sometimes you may see birds
and primates. Overnight on the boat.
(B, L, D)
DAY 3: Croc Lake - Pondok Tanggui -
Jungle Trekking - Pesalat re-plantation
camp
The Breakfast will be served while the
boat slowly head up to Pondok Tanggui.
Arrived at Pondok Tanggui, we directly
do jungle trekking across from Pondok
Tanggui to Pesalat re-plantation camp.
The experienced Local guide will give
you the information during the treks
and the 10KM jungle trek trail will
be passing through the wilderness of
Borneo, you will see big old trees which
is still lining very dense. Sometimes
you will see many kinds of wild animals
of Borneo including Wild Orangutan,
Sun Bear, Deer, wild Boar, Hornbill,
and other great Borneo creatures. Lunch
is already provided before by our cook,
fresh lunch box in the mid of Borneo
jungle. Arrived at Pesalat Camping Ground
in the afternoon, take a rest and relax
while the guide team is preparing Tent
and Dinner. Having a dinner under sparkling
stars in the wilderness of Borneo, making
the night more romantic and natural
with wild world known Borneo Jungle
as a MEGA BIO-DIVERSITY. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Camping Site - Pesalat re-plantation
camp - Rimba Lodge
The morning singing by Gibbon, it will
be heard clearly and making the morning
more natural and you will get the peaceful
of your soul in the tropical rainforest
of Borneo which you never get this experience
before. After Breakfast, leaving the
camping ground to Pesalat jetty and
taking you 3 hours to get there. The
traditional wooden boat is already waiting
in the jetty and escort you to Rimba
Lodge. Check in at Rimba Lodge and Rest.
Afternoon you will be involved with
local community. We also provide for
you after the long jungle treks traditional
Steam Bath, called Batimung. last afternoon
optional activities, you may do explore
the river by boat to eyewitness the
Proboscis monkey. Dinner and overnight
at Rimba Lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Rimba Lodge - Pangkalan Bun Airport
After Breakfast, we will be leaving
the park, village and especially the
great creature of centre of Borneo -
Indonesia, you just left and take a
few nice memory and wonderful time with
us. Hoping you will be back again. Thank
you for your participation by taking
our tour. (B)
PRICE: On Request (please advice
us the number of the participants)
Price Include:
Local Speaking English Guide
River transportation called wooden
boat KELOTOK 12M length - 4M width
Speed boat
2 nights accommodation on boat
1 night in the tent (park jungle)
1 night at Rimba Lodge
Traditional Borneo Steam Bath Called
batimung
Souvenir of couple Orangutan statue
made by iron wood (male & female)
Police permit (copy of the first page
of passport and visa are required)
Entrance fee/park permit
Full boards meals during the trip
as per itinerary
Fruit
Mineral water (aqua)
Soft drink
Cook
Snack
Tea/coffee
Local porter who really knows about
the trees and some herb for malaria
anti-dot
Excluding:
- Domestic Airfare
- Insurance
- Laundry
- Health services
- Alcoholic Beverage
- Other personal expenses
ORANGUTAN BOAT SPECIFICATION:
Most of Wooden boat made in years 90's
and Semi Modern Tourism Transportations
- Length : 12
meters
- Width
: 4 meters
- Height : 2
meters
- Capacity : 4 persons max
- Safety
: Life Jackets
- Facilities : Kitchen, Electricity,
Western Toillet, Shower, Matrass, Pillow
and Mosquito net.
- Propulsion : This boat is powered by Kobota /or Yanmar
engine.
Descriptive day to day tour itinerary,
price, flight schedule, hotel/accommodation,
weather condition etc, Please do not
hesitate to contact us
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