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| Borneo Orangutan Tour 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.
TRAVEL 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 9KM 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 MEGABIODIVERSITY.(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 rainfoest of Borneo which you never get this experiece 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 Resst. Afetrnoon 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 canoeing in the river and accompanied by experienced local children. born to be wild...!!! 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: USD $ 618/Person ( Minimum 2 Persons)
Inclusive:
-Local Speaking English Guide
-River tansportation called wooden boat KELOTOK 12M lenght - 4M widht
-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
-Fullboards meals during the trip as per itinerary
-Fruit
-Mineral water(aqua)
-Softdrink
-Cook
-Snack
-Tea/coffee
-Local porter who really knows about the trees and some herb for malaria anti-dot
-Donation for this NGO 5% for Orangutan Habitat Restoration
Exclude:
-Domestic Airfare
-Insurance
-Loundry
-Health services
-Alcoholic Baverage
-Other personal expenses |
