>> Would you expect to find FISH in a forest? You can now! In the forests of Kalimantan (Borneo) at Rimba Orangutan Ecolodge, manager Pak Nopri has just bought 100 fingerling Nile Perch (delicious eating), to raise in a plastic tarpaulin tank to provide food, and an income for the staff and restaurant .They are … Read more
SURVIVAL UNDER COVID OUR DRIVERS Our series about our staff stories of survival from the effects of COVID 19 continues with an article about our drivers. All our drivers are local, and their expertise has developed during their employment with Ecolodges Indonesia, especially their hospitality knowledge and English skills. Santosing Kubus Tunggal – ELI … Read more
OUR FOUNDATION NEWS Update project in Satwa, Kelimutu and Rimba IT’S TWINS! In Sumatra, Ibu Naniks first goat has had not one, but two kids! The Satwa Sumatra Ecolodge staff are buzzing with excitement. Ibu Rumiatun has just taken a loan to buy two new Rambon breed goats, cross Indonesian/Australian. Both are two months pregnant. … Read more
NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2020 – ECOLODGES INDONESIA CONTENTS Introduction Developments – the Lodges Developments – Indonesian Conservation Foundation – Our World Some of the animals seen at our lodges over this period Ecosafari Indonesia The Future INTRODUCTION Since the last Newsletter in June 2020, the COVID global situation has deteriorated affecting predictions on the length … Read more
ANIMAL SIGHTED AT OUR LODGE Bare Throated Whistler, the fantastic songbird of Kelimutu All of us know that the icon of Kelimutu area is The magnificent Three Color Lakes National Park. But in this area you could also explore the fascinating culture and natural beauty of Flores. The Kelimutu area is rich with birdlife and … Read more
OUR COVID REGULATIONS AT ALL OUR LODGES AND OFFICES COVID regulations have rigidly been applied to all management practices in all the lodges as shown in photos. These include: regular sterilization of surfaces after use by staff or guests wearing of suitable protective clothing especially masks and gloves in the kitchen clean hand washing procedures … Read more
