Rimba Orangutan Eco lodge: Central Kalimantan

Located adjacent to the Tanjung Puting National Park, the Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge is the ideal place to combine a bit of adventure as well as hiking and in the process helping the environment and the orangutans.

A timber constructed establishment, it is in the forest and you are virtually as one with nature, so to speak. Boardwalks connect the rooms which have total privacy thanks to the jungle!.

This place is not your downtown Kuta spread but instead a divine place to relax and enjoy some alternative travel as a portion of the funds from your stay are put back into the environment.

Here are the relevant details from their website:

Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge Facilities:
35 rooms – (15 Emerald, 6 Sapphire, 14 Ruby) – Double or twin beds
Western shower and toilets
Fans in all rooms
Packed picnic lunches
Friendly staff to serve you
Mosquito drapes and repellent
Emerald rooms have AC and Hot water
Excellent meals in the restaurant
Drinks in the Lounge
All transport organized (extra cost)
Eco tour guide for bird watching etc
Management practices are eco responsible in all the lodges

Note: To enter Tanjung Putting National Park you need a photocopy of the photo page and visa page of your passport, we do the rest. Don’t forget to bring binoculars, camera and film!.

How to Get There:

By air from Bali or Jakarta via Surabaya or Semarang to Pangkalam Bun via Sampit (approx: 3hrs).
Then, by car (we meet you) – 20 minutes to Kumai Port.
Then, by boat – a delightful river trip (approx: 2 hrs) to the RIMBA ORANGUTAN eco LODGE.

* There is a speed boat option – more expensive.
* Yachts can tie-up at Harri’s Landing, Kumai.

Note: The Rimba Lodge can only be approached by boat. The following are standard charges for transport and national park fees:

Airport pick-up and Lodge boat (4 persons) – Rp.500,000
River boat (Klotok) for 4 – 6 persons – Rp.400,000 (if more than 2 day charter)
Lunch on boat Rp.90,000/person
Police, Park and Ranger fees per person – Rp.125,000/day
Special Guide fees – Rp.300,000/day
Special walking tours in the park now available.