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Orangutan
The Orangutan is a great ape with long arms and reddish brown fur. Orangutans are presently found only in rainforests on Borneo and Sumatra, though they were once widely distributed in southeast Asia (as far as southern China). Today orangutans are highly endangered in the wild due to habitat loss (the destruction of rainforests for logging and agriculture) and the illegal trapping of baby orangutans for the pet trade. WWF estimates there were around 55,000 Bornean orangutans in 2004, but the number has since dropped largely as a result of widespread forest fires and increased clearing for oil palm plantations. In August 2006, the Wildlife Conservation Society-Indonesia Program said that Indonesia's population of orangutans stands at 20,000, down from 35,000 in 1996. Due to its slow rate of reproduction, environmental groups have warned that red ape could go extinct in the wild without urgent conservation measures. Genetic analysis has recently concluded that there are three subspecies of orangutan in Borneo: Pongo pygmaeus morio, the Northeastern Borneo orang-utan, Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii, the Central Borneo orang-utan and Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus, the Northwest Borneo orang-utan. For more on the orangutan, take a look at orangutan articles and orangutan pictures
Dayak Tribe
Dayak is a name of tribes that identifies the various indigenous peoples on the island of Borneo by the Indonesian part known as Kalimantan. They are divided into about 450 ethno-linguistic groups. Despite some differences, these group share physical features, architecture, language, an oral tradition, customs, social structure, weapons, agricultural technology and a similar outlook on life.
Dayak population estimated at about four million spread over the four Indonesian provinces in Kalimantan / Borneo, the Malaysian territories of Sabah and Serawak and Brunei Darussalam. In Sabah, the Dayak are known as Kadazandusun.
In the past, anthropologists described the Dayak as the "legendary natives of Borneo" who lived in longhouse and engaged in head-hunting. Today, they form a small minority, the loser in an era of swift change and modernization.
The original Dayak identity their cultural, economic, religious and political life has been preserved through their oral tradition. Experts agree that there are many basic affinitives in the legends of the various Dayak groups. Sadly, though, all the original elements of Dayak life as described in the legends have suffered significantly from external elements.
The Dayak or Dyak are a people indigenous to Borneo. It is a loose term for over 200 riverine and hill-dwelling ethnic subgroups, located principally in the interior of Borneo, each with its own dialect, customs, laws, territory and culture, although common distinguishing traits are readily identifiable. Dayak languages are categorised as part of the Austronesian languages in Asia. The Dayak were animist in belief; however many converted to Christianity, and some to Islam more recently. Estimates for the Dayak population range from 2 to 4 million.
History of the Dayak People
The consensus interpretation in modern anthropology is that nearly all indigenous peoples of South East Asia, including the Dayaks, are descendants of a larger Austronesian migration from Asia, thought to have settled in the South East Asian Archipelago some 3,000 years ago. The first populations spoke closely-related Austronesian languages, from which Dayak languages are traced. About 2,450 years ago, metallurgy was introduced; it later became widespread.
The main ethnic groups of Dayaks are the Bakumpai and Dayak Bukit of South Kalimantan, The Ngajus, Baritos, Benuaqs of East Kalimantan, the Kayan and Kenyah groups and their sub tribes in Central Borneo and the Ibans, Embaloh (Maloh), Kayan, Kenyah, Penan, Kelabit, Lun Bawang and Taman populations in the Kapuas and Sarawak regions. Other populations include the Ahe, Jagoi, Selakau, Bidayuh, and Kutais.
The Dayak people of Borneo possess an indigenous account of their history, partly in writing and partly in common cultural customary practices. In addition, colonial accounts and reports of Dayak activity in Borneo detail carefully-cultivated economic and political relationships with other communities as well as an ample body of research and study considering historical Dayak migrations. In particular, the Iban or the Sea Dayak exploits in the South China Seas are documented, owing to their ferocity and aggressive culture of war against sea dwelling groups and emerging Western trade interests in the 19th and 20th centuries.
During World War II, the Japanese occupied Borneo and treated all of the indigenous peoples poorly - massacres of the Malay and Dayak peoples were common, especially among the Dayaks of the Kapit Division[5]. Following this treatment, the Dayaks formed a special force to assist the Allied forces. Eleven United States airmen and a few dozen Australian special operatives trained a thousand Dayaks from the Kapit Division to battle the Japanese with guerilla warfare. This army of tribesmen killed or captured some 1,500 Japanese soldiers and were able to provide the Allies with intelligence vital in securing Japanese oil fields.
Coastal populations in Borneo are largely Muslim in belief, however these groups (Ilanun, Melanau, Kadayan, Bakumpai, Bisayah) are generally considered to be Islamized Dayaks, native to Borneo, and heavily influenced by the Javanese Majapahit Kingdoms and Islamic Malay Sultanates. Traditional headhunter culture The gallery in the interior of a Kajan Dayak house with skulls and weapons along the wall, exhibiting their headhunters culture.
10 Days / 9 Nights
Orangutan wildlife Tour and Dayak Tribe Culture Exploring
Highlights : Orangutan feeding time, proboscis monkey, river safari, Dayak Culture and tradition.
Start / Finish: Pangkalan Bun Airport.
Tour Code: KNLR-OT-10D
Departure: Daily
Itinerary
DAY 01 : Pangkalan Bun - Orangutan Reserved
Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport, you will be picked up and meet by our KORINDO NETWORK LINTAS RAYA P.T 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 toilet available on boat besides the familiar - helpful guides and boatmen. (D)
DAY 02 : Orangutan Reserved - Camp Leakey - Boat
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. Trekking through tropical rainforest searching for wildlife, wild orangutan, birds and other primate as well as tropical jungle plant. Back to the boat for lunch then witness feeding time at 14.00 pm for old rehabilitation orangutan given additional foods. Overnight on the boat. (B, L, D)
DAY 03 : Orangutan Reserved - Pondok Tangguy - Pesalat - Pangkalan Bun Hotel
After breakfast board the klotok to travel up the river for Pondok Tanguy, the rehabilitation center for the new ex-captive orangutans, see feeding time at 09.00 am. continuing the trip to Pesalat replantation camp, See the process of re-plantation project or take this opportunity to hike at forest. we could visit village near by the park before proceed to boating down the river back to Kumai and Pangkalan Bun. Overnight at Hotel Pangkalan Bun. (B, L, D)
DAY 04 : Pangkalan Bun Hotel - Bayat Dayak Village
After breakfast, straight to the speed boat harbor about 5 - 10 minutes away. Please covered your valuable things with dry bags and put suntan lotion for sun protection. We recommend also bring soft ear plugs as the sounds of speed boat is so noisy. You will be boarding your speed boat on the Arut River before change to the Lamandau River and Balantikan river. On the way you will pass some villages, logging company and rapids. You will stop for lunch on the way. Upon arrival at Bayat Village after 5 - 6 hours drive. Bayat is one between other semi modern dayak village and also our starting point to the deep forest of Borneo. Dinner and overnight at villager house. (B, L, D)
DAY 05 : Bayat Village - Kahingai Village
Breakfast at, then boat up the river by motorized canoe for almost one day ride.In the wap up is the breathtaking souronding view of some traditional dayak village and rain forest, challenching rapid. Lunch will be serve on the route. Afternoon arrive Kahingai and overnight at villager house. (B, L, D)
DAY 06 : Kahingai - Moving Plantation
After breakfast, one day exploring the surrounding area of Kahingai, following the trails up of the hill accompanied with our local expert to learn their live such as hunting, set the trap, collecting the rattan and any other local peoples activities. Lunch will cook as their way of cooking. Overnight in the forest with tend. (B, L, D)
DAY 07 : Moving Plantation - Kahingai Village
Take morning opportunity to surrounding the forest then proceed to get back to Kahingai village overnight at village house. (B, L, D)
DAY 08 : Kahingai - Bayat - Bakonsu Village
Morning breakfast then boat down the river to Bayat village and proceed by speed boat to take other different river to Bakonsu village. After dinner, they will ringing their gong or one of their music instrument to gathering together for this Horn Bill Dancing Party. Lots of people will join and you will be welcome like a King & Queen. (B, L, D)
DAY 09 : Bakonsu - Pangkalan Bun
Morning breakfast sightseeing around the village observe of the remain of head hunting expedition age then boat down following the stream to Pangkalan Bun. Having farewell dinner with all the crew. Dinner and overnight at Pangkalan Bun Hotel.
DAY 10 : Pangkalan Bun - Next Destination
Breakfast at your comfortable hotel, free at your own leisure until we escort you airport for your onwards flight to jakarta or Bali. (B).
Price: USD 1,350/Pax Minimum 2 Persons - private trip/groups of your friends or family.
Included:
• Local Guide
• 4 Days / 3 Nights on the River transportation called wooden boat KELOTOK 12M lenght - 4M widht
• 5 Days / 4 Nights Dayak Remote Destination Trip
• 2 Nights accommodation in Blue Kecubung Hotel
• Pick up Service at Pangkalan Bun airport Borneo
• Police permit (copy of the first page of passport and visa are required)
• Accommodations at Dayak's house
• Entrance fee
• park permit
• Full boards meals during the tour
• Fruit
• Mineral water (aqua)
• Soft drink
• Cook
• Snack
• Tea/coffee
Excluded:
- Insurance
- Domestic airfare
- Laundry
- Health services
- Alcoholic Beverage
ORANGUTAN BOAT SPECIFICATION:
Most of Wooden boat made in years 90's and Semi Modern Tourism Transformation
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.
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