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Beautiful Grounds and Views - See Review →
"Each individual or group has their own roomy cottage with a deck and great view. The grounds are beautiful and we heard and saw numerous birds. There were two different types of owls calling at night and a Munia building a nest right outside the dining area. The staff was very kind and worked really hard to make our trip as enjoyable as possible. They served us vegetarian food at our request, and it was excellent.

As the name implies, the lodge is in the mountains and some of the paths, including the ones to the cottages, are steep. If you or someone in your party has difficulty with steep steps, you may want to contact the staff in advance of visiting to make appropriate accommodations."

Renee R - Mbeliling Ecolodge
March 2025

Incredibly Unique Experience - See Review →
"Amazing doesn't quite cover it. From the start, the reservation manager answered questions promptly & took care of every detail. Our wonderful guide, Hakim, met us at the airport & helped with a return flight issue before our short drive to the marina. The klotok (wooden boat) was clean, comfortable & the perfect vessel for a river safari (yes, there is a bathroom). You can choose to sleep on the boat (mattresses with mosquito nets), but we chose the lodge primarily for the air conditioning as it is quite humid compared to where we live! We spent two days on the river in your private boat, and Hakim was excellent at sharing his knowledge about the flora & fauna - his natural curiosity & enthusiasm is so enjoyable. Despite our concern about what we would see in the rainy off-season, on our transfer to the lodge we already saw a wild orangutan with her new baby & adolescent. There were plenty more orangutans at the feeding stations, including the huge males, plus many opportunities to photograph proboscis monkeys, macaques, and gorgeous birds. Don't skip the night walk to see glow-in-the-dark mushrooms & tarantulas! Tips: read the traveler info they provide so you pack the correct clothing, hat, thin rain jacket, binoculars & bug spray (I pre-treated my lightweight pants, tops & socks with permethrin prior to travel which helped tremendously, then just sprayed my hands & neck). Stay quiet on the boat & at the feeding stations; don't make sudden movements to keep from scaring the apes, monkeys & birds. Whether served on the boat or in the lodge restaurant, food was very tasty & portions just right (we don't eat a ton in the heat); be sure to communicate if you have allergies or dislikes so they can plan ahead for you. Everyone we met or talked to was very accommodating & works very hard/long hours so don't forget to leave a gratuity for the staff, the boat captain & your guide. And don't be afraid to go during the rainy season - we only had one afternoon of rain & Hakim provided large umbrellas. I couldn't imagine going peak season with hoards of boats & people - at most we saw maybe a dozen other people. Plus we experienced orangutan behavior in the rain - the big male grabbed some nearby branches & made himself an umbrella! I highly recommend Rimba Eco Lodge & wish Batik Air hadn't forced us to leave a day early - I think 3 or 4 days would be much better than our whirlwind 2 days. Thank you, Rimba management & staff!."

DiveGirl2014 - Rimba Ecolodge
February 2025

A perfect base for watching wildlife in Way Kambas - See Review →
"We stayed at Satwa Ecolodge in February 2025, and found it a quiet, relaxing location with staff who are kind, professional and enthusiastic about both hospitality and nature.
The lodge is around a 3hr drive from the seaport, and private transport can be organized from there by the lodge. I would recommend this option, as we overestimated our ability to navigate the local public transport options and ended up adding some unnecessary hours to our journey. On arrival, the manager Toni immediately set to organizing us an easier and more comfortable return to the seaport at the end of our stay. This hospitality set the tone for the rest of our time here, with the staff being unerringly friendly, helpful and enthusiastic.
The lodge is situated in a private walled garden, with plenty of flora attracting local wildlife such as tree shrews, flying squirrels and interesting insects. Flat ground and well maintained paths make it very suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The rooms are generously sized, with four single beds (or pushed together to make 2 large double beds) fitting comfortably. Most reviews mention a lack of AC, but recent upgrades have seen the rooms fitted with AC which runs cold enough for us to need to turn it off overnight. The bathroom is spacious, with a good shower and hot water. Wifi can be a little spotty, with coverage not quite reaching all rooms, and the rooms have no TV. But we were here for the nature, so neither really became a problem for us during our stay. We ate all our meals at the lodge, which were very generously portioned hearty home cooking.
Being located very near to the entrance to Way Kambas National Park in a small village does mean that there are a lack of alternative dining options, but we never felt the need to try anywhere else anyway. Prices of meals and drinks is a little higher than expected elsewhere in Indonesia, but we were happy to pay a little extra knowing it goes a long way to provide for the locals who work at the lodge. Local village noise from goats, chickens and the call to prayer from mosques can be heard from the lodge, but never too loudly to disturb.
The National Park itself is a delight. We were a little skeptical since some older reviews mention a depressing elephant circus as one of the attractions, but over the last few years this has been turned into a sanctuary for the captive elephants which the park takes care of. Again, prices for tours are higher than elsewhere in Indonesia, but these are largely set by the local government, and outside of the control of the lodge. Being keen entomologists, and not having a specific insect spotting tour, Toni organized a night walk with some of the local mahouts and guides eagerly accompaning us in finding several exciting species, such as vinegarroons, hammerhead worms, rhinoceros beetles, scarab beetles and a huge variety of dragonflies. His enthusiasm to learn any information we had about the species we found was shared by the rest of the lodge staff, who were happy to engage in a bit of bug spotting around the lodge with us as well.
We recommend Satwa Lodge very highly, and will certainly be planning another trip here in the future."

B D - Satwa Ecolodge
February 2025

Must Visit- Best Place and People - See Review →
"I took my parents here and we spent 2.5 days and 2 nights- not enough! I could've stayed forever. We came in the off season, so it was pretty quiet around the lodge and at the craters which was amazing! Pak Patris and Pak Pang took us around Ende and Moni, and we are endlessly grateful for their warmth and patience. This was a perfect way to be able to visit Moni and actually get to see it. Aside from danau tiga warna, we went to a small hot springs in the area, on a short hike to a waterfall and through the Friday morning market, we visited traditional housing, a local coffee plantation, and blue stone beach. Despite our many activities, nothing ever felt rushed or stressful and we had plenty of time to relax at the lodge too- which is a must, the views are incredible. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone. Much thanks to Pak Patris and Pak Pang for taking us around and sharing their beautiful history and culture with us. And to the rest of the staff for being so friendly and helpful. I can't wait to come back and visit again! Sampai jumpa lagi. simo gemi"

Taylor H - Kelimutu Ecolodge
February 2025