Orang-Utan research expedition in Sumatra

Do you dream of meeting orangutans in the wild during a jungle trip? Become part of the expedition team of a local NGO for the protection of orangutans and discover the nature of Sumatra in Indonesia. Explore lush jungles and discover fascinating wildlife while creating memories for life.

Your trip supports projects to protect the habitat of orangutans and other species in Sumatra.

2 days, 1 night from 345€

Activities

During your stay here, you will have the opportunity to explore the surrounding area and take part in numerous outdoor activities. Batu Katak is a village on the edge of the national park that is still under development but has great potential. Here you can observe some interesting animal species. One of the largest gibbon populations lives here, and the area is also a sanctuary for the Sumatran tiger. As it is a wild area, it is a little more difficult to see orangutans, but it is undoubtedly possible. And as if that wasn't enough, it is also the area of the largest flower in the world, the Titanium Arnoldii.

Accommodation

The Gibbon Guesthouse is located in the village of Batu Katak, on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park. Here you can enjoy a relaxing night in our accommodation surrounded by nature. The area is only 10 meters away from the river and the rainforest. The second night you will spend in the camp in the jungle & have an incomparable nature experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Your adventure begins with a pick-up from Kuala Namu airport, from where you will be transferred to Batu Katak. On the first night, you will stay at the Research Station guesthouse and enjoy a local Karonese dinner. The perfect way to relax after your trip! Day 2: An early morning start with a scenic drive to Bukit Lawang. The expedition starts in the lush jungles of Bukit Lawang to discover the fascinating wildlife. Look out for monkeys, including gibbons, siamangs and orangutans. As night falls, we set up camp near a tranquil river. It's the perfect place for a refreshing swim and some well-earned rest. Day 3: On your last day, it's back to Bukit Lawang. From there, your journey takes you back to the village of Batu Katak, where you return to the comfortable guesthouse.

Impact

With the price of your stay you support our organization. We focus on the following aspect, Sumatran Tiger Conservation Program, Rural Sustainable Development/Livelihood, Human-Wildlife Conflict, Environmental Education and English classes for children. Our project aims to protect the natural resources of Sumatra's northern jungle through a comprehensive intervention in communities adjacent to the jungle to equip them with tools and capacity to manage and protect these resources appropriately and sustainably.

About socialbnb

socialbnb is a Germany based travel company, that offers accommodation and experiences with a social and ecological impact worldwide. By visiting social and ecological projects, you learn more about the respective project work and support it directly through your stay. Since 2021 socialbnb offers a large variety of stays and experiences from social and ecological projects in more than 45 countries and got awarded by multiple international institutions such as the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).