Explore Tanjung Puting
Tanjung Puting Park was the first place in Indonesia Borneo to become a rehabilitation center for orangutans
Tanjung Puting National Park was originally set up as a game reserve, covering a vast area of 1,100 square miles of natural, wild jungle land. This area includes a variety of ecosystems, such as rivers, freshwater swamp mangroves, and tropical lowland rainforests that stretch throughout the reserve. The park is home to an abundance of wildlife, with many species found only in Borneo. This includes the proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), a distinctive-looking primate known for its long nose, as well as the leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis borneoensis). The park also shelters several protected and endangered species, such as the orangutan (Pongo satyrus), a great ape that is a symbol of the region, along with the maroon leaf monkey (Presbytis rubicunda rubida), the sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus), the lesser Malay mouse deer (Tragulus javanicus klossii), the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), and even gators. The area is also teeming with a wide variety of bird species.
As your tour begins, you will be boarded on a traditional wooden boat known as a Kalimantan Klotok, and you will embark on a journey upstream along the Sekonyer River. Once the boat has set off, you will soon enter the lush rainforest. From the upper deck of the boat, you can relax and enjoy the scenery while spotting playful apes swinging between branches and limbs, and you can even see them climbing through the treetops. Occasionally, you might catch sight of the hornbill bird, which is known to rule the forest canopy.
After about two hours of traveling along the river, with breathtaking views of the jungle scenery along the banks, the Klotok boat will arrive at the harbor platform of the Camp Leakey orangutan rehabilitation center.
From there, you will begin a hike through the less-traveled trails, entering a peaceful and tranquil tropical rainforest oasis. As you walk, you will have the chance to see various fauna, with orangutan mothers and babies venturing out from the trees to greet you, as well as some large male orangutans who are also part of the welcoming scene.
The boat cruise continues to the Pondok Tanggui jungle camp station, which is located in a more remote and untouched part of the Tanjung Puting orangutan park.
It is a place perfect for those seeking a more adventurous experience. Eventually, the boat returns to Pangkalanbun, offering you the opportunity to take pictures of diverse monkey species swinging in the trees, who might even wave to you as a sign of appreciation. The trip then concludes with a pleasant journey to your next destination, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the wild and vibrant wildlife of Tanjung Puting.
