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How much does it cost to see the orangutans in Borneo?

By Christopher Davis

How much does it cost to see the orangutans in Borneo?

RM 3,300-4,500 for 3D2N tour staying at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. RM 4,700-6,000 for 4D3N tour staying at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Can you visit orangutan sanctuary?

The Great Projects are proud to offer the opportunity for you to visit the orangutans in Borneo on any one of our many orangutan projects: spend time at the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary to volunteer with our arboreal cousins; pay a visit to the world-famous IAR Sanctuary in Indonesian Borneo; or make a …

Can you visit orangutan jungle school?

Can you visit the Orangutan Jungle School? There is an information centre open at Nyaru Menteng, but the main centre is not open to the public unless you are a volunteer with accreditation.

Where can I hang out with orangutans?

Do not wait until then: here are the top five places you can see orangutans in Indonesia.

  • Tanjung Puting National Park (Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo)
  • Park (East Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo)
  • Betung Kerihun National Park (Western Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo)

When can you see orangutans in Borneo?

While May tends to be the best month for seeing orangutans in the wild, anytime between March and October should deliver on sightings. In June, fruiting season is in full swing – as are the orangutans that come closer to the main trekking paths as they forage for a snack or two.

Can you see orangutans in the wild in Borneo?

There are only two places left in the world where orangutans can be found in the wild, these are the northern parts of Sumatra in Indonesia and also throughout the island of Borneo which is made up of Sabah and Sarawak (both Malaysian states), Kalimantan (Indonesian) and the small State of Brunei Darussalam.

How can I work with orangutans?

Work hands-on to help their survival at an orangutan sanctuary and care for injured and orphaned orangutans in Borneo that have been rescued from hunting or captivity. Build and maintain cages, observe wild orangutans in the forest for research, and engage in fundraising for your wildlife conservation efforts.

Can I volunteer with orangutans?

Volunteering for OFI is a fun and exciting way to get directly involved with our mission to save wild orangutans. OFI offers long term and short term volunteer positions at our facilities in Borneo, or you can help right from your home.

Where are you most likely to find orangutan habitats?

Orangutans are found only in the rain forests of the Southeast Asian islands of Borneo and Sumatra. They spend nearly their entire lives in trees—swinging in tree tops and building nests for sleep.

Can you work with orangutans?