What To Know Before Going On Borneo Orangutan Tours

Borneo Orangutan Tours are the best way to see orangutans in the wild. Seeing those magnificent gentle giants is one of the most amazing – and rarest – wildlife experience. Borneo, Indonesia is one of the orangutans’ homes. Before going on an orangutan tour, here are some things you need to know.

@laurenasunshine

Why go on a tour

You can always go solo, but if you’re a first timer it’s better to go on a tour. There are many affordable Borneo Orangutan Tours that will arrange your itinerary, provide a shuttle service to and from the airport, and cover daily necessities and meals. Some tour packages also include English-speaking guides for a more immersive experience.

Many tour packages are managed by locals. Choosing them means you also help the local economy. Not only that, you can meet new people on the way if you choose an open trip group tour package.

Lastly, going on a tour ensures that you won’t miss any great activities in the area. Most places to see orangutans are national parks that house so many natural wonders you can’t miss.

What to prepare

Here are some things you need to prepare before going on an Orangutan Borneo Tour :

Read this post : An Ultimate Guide To A Wonderful Orangutan Borneo Tour

– Clothes: T-shirts and long pants are a staple. The weather is going to be hot and humid so pick cotton ones.
– UV protection: Borneo is really hot in the day, so wear sunscreen and prepare hat or umbrella if necessary.
– Poncho: The weather is unpredictable and you may have heavy rain. It’s recommended to bring poncho as you may have to do trekking.
– Footwear: Mountain sandals are the best as they are comfortable and practical for trekking.
– Jacket: The temperature can be cold during rain or at night.
– Insect repeller: There will be a lot of mosquitos and other insects.
– Electronics: Access to electricity is difficult, so make sure your phone and camera are fully charged.

Where to go

In Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia, there are several places where you can see orangutans, such as:

• Kutai National Park, East Kalimantan

The national park houses about 2,000 orangutans. A lot of the rainforest has suffered from deforestation, but it is recovering. Here, you can take photos of orangutans and other forms of wildlife, such as monitor lizards, long-tailed macaque, and sun bears. You need a local guide to trek this area.

• Betung Kerihun National Park, West Kalimantan

Located at the border with Malaysia, Betung Kerihun National Park is another place where you can see orangutans. There are narrow pathways that you can explore on a scooter or a bicycle.

• Tanjung Puting National Park, West Kalimantan

This national park is a huge and dense rainforest full of orangutans and other natural wonders. You will be traveling down the Sekonyer River on a klotok, a traditional houseboat, and see orangutans up close in their natural habitat. Tanjung Puting also houses Camp Leaky, an orangutan research and rehabilitation facility. It is one of the best and most popular places to go on Borneo Orangutan Tours.