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BORNEO RIVER BOAT EXCURSIONS,
JUNGLE TREKS AND CAMPING SITE
The Bornean Orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus is a species of orangutan native to the
island of Borneo. It is slightly larger than the other species of orangutan, the
Sumatran Orangutan. The Bornean Orangutan is more common than the Sumatran, with
about 45,000 individuals existing in the wild; there are only about 7,500 of the
Sumatran species left in the wild. Orangutans are becoming increasingly
endangered due to habitat destruction, and the bush meat trade, and young
orangutans are captured to be sold as pets, usually entailing the killing of its
mother.
The Bornean Orangutan has a life span of about 35 to 40 years in the wild; in
captivity it can live to be 60.
There is evidence that there was gene flow between the geographically isolated
Bornean Orangutan populations until recently. The Bornean and Sumatran Orangutan
species diverged 1.5 - 1.7 million years ago. This occurred well before the two
islands (Borneo and Sumatra) separated. The two species of orangutan are more
distantly related than the Common Chimpanzee and the Bonobo. Despite the
difference, the two orangutan species were only considered subspecies until as
recently as 1996, following sequencing of mtDNA.
Behavior
The Bornean Orangutan is more solitary than the Sumatran Orangutan. Two or three
orangs that have overlapping territories may interact for small periods of time.
Babies stay with their mothers until they are about 8 or 9 years old. Orangutans
have a long childhood compared to other apes.
The Bornean Orangutan travels on the ground more than its Sumatran counterparts.
It is theorized this may be in part because there is no need to avoid the large
predators which only exist in Sumatra such as the Sumatran Tiger.
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Orangutan river safari and Adventurous in the tropical
rainforest of National Park Tanjung Putting – Centre of Borneo, Indonesia
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
korindo-network local staff 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 22KM 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)
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