Tanjung Harapan Orangutan Station
Type
Wildlife
Places:
Sumatera
Where rainforest wildlife and orangutan conservation meet.
Tanjung Harapan Orangutan Station
Located just minutes from Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge, Tanjung Harapan Feeding Station is one of the orangutan rehabilitation sites in Tanjung Putting National Park and offers an authentic introduction to the rainforest of the park. Reached by a short traditional klotok river cruise along the Sekonyer River, guests can enjoy wildlife sightings before continuing with a light rainforest walk and witnessing the famous afternoon orangutan feeding session.
The experience can also include visits to the nearby traditional riverside village of Tanjung Harapan and optional night walks around the forest edge, offering opportunities to discover Borneo’s fascinating nocturnal wildlife and rich rainforest atmosphere.
Best Time:
Summer
Notes:
Unlimited
Capacity:
Unlimited
Notes:
Unlimited
Highlights — Worth Exploring
- The Icon Hub : Visit one of the oldest orangutan rehabilitation stations in Tanjung Puting National Park, located near the historic park headquarters area
- Scenic Klotok Cruise : Less than 15-minute traditional klotok boat journey from Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge through peaceful rainforest river surroundings rich with wildlife observation opportunities
- Wildlife Spotting : Excellent chances to encounter proboscis monkeys, macaques, hornbills, kingfishers, crocodiles, monitor lizards, giant squirrels, and wild orangutans along the riverbanks and rainforest canopy
- Jungle Trekking : Light rainforest trekking experience through wooden boardwalks and tropical jungle trails lasting approximately 20–40 minutes within Borneo’s lowland forest ecosystem
- Orangutan Feeding Experience : Witness the orangutan feeding session start from 3 PM with opportunities to observe mothers with infants, playful juveniles, and dominant males in a natural rainforest setting
- Botanical Highlight : Explore the Herbal & Forest Orchid Garden featuring traditional medicinal plants, native rainforest herbs, and beautiful wild orchid species of Borneo
- Culture Experience : Opportunity to visit Tanjung Harapan Village, a traditional riverside community located across the jetty from the feeding station, offering insight into local river culture and daily life
- Optional Tour : Night walk experience to discover Borneo’s nocturnal rainforest life, including frogs, geckos, tarantulas, sleeping birds, glowing insects, and other fascinating jungle creatures
Experiences — In Harmony with Nature
