Balikpapan Airport (Bpn)
Balikpapan Airport (Bpn)
East Kalimantan
Easy
3 Days & 2 Nights
ATB 106
Samboja Orangutan – A Wildlife Conservation Experience in East Kalimantan
Samboja Lestari in East Kalimantan offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about orangutan conservation and the protection of Borneo’s tropical rainforest. Established by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS Foundation), this conservation area provides a forest environment for orangutans undergoing rehabilitation and preparation for life in the wild.
Surrounded by lush greenery, Samboja Lestari highlights the importance of habitat restoration, wildlife protection, and responsible tourism. Visitors can discover the challenges orangutans face due to deforestation and habitat loss while gaining a deeper understanding of conservation efforts in Borneo.
A visit to Samboja Lestari is more than a wildlife experience—it is an opportunity to appreciate the connection between orangutans, rainforest ecosystems, and the future of Borneo’s biodiversity.
2 nights at Samboja Lodge, twin-sharing or double room
Entrance fees for all listed visits are included.
Meals as specified in the program, plus coffee, tea, and mineral water.
Private vehicle and motor canoe for transfers and tours as specified in the itinerary.
Experienced English-speaking guide. (for other languages supplements apply)
Meals other than those specified.
Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
International and domestic Flights
Telephone calls, laundry and personal purchases
Travel insurance coverage
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks.
Orangutan Conservation – Learn about efforts to protect and rehabilitate Bornean orangutans.
Rainforest Restoration – Discover the importance of restoring tropical forest habitats.
Wildlife Protection – Explore conservation initiatives dedicated to Borneo’s unique biodiversity.
Environmental Education – Understand the challenges orangutans face due to habitat loss and deforestation.
Borneo’s Natural Heritage – Appreciate the vital connection between orangutans, forests, and local ecosystems.
Responsible Tourism – Gain a deeper appreciation of wildlife conservation and sustainable environmental practices.
Upon arrival at Balikpapan Airport, you will be transferred to Samboja Lestari. Along the way, we will stop at a crocodile farm to observe Bornean crocodiles.
Upon arrival at Samboja Lodge, check in to your room and enjoy lunch at the lodge’s terrace restaurant, which offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape from its observation tower.
In the afternoon, explore the forest and learn about the rehabilitation and conservation efforts for orangutans and sun bears at Samboja Lestari.
Lunch & dinner will be served at Samboja Lodge
Samboja Lodge
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walk along the nature trail, following a forest path from Samboja Lodge. To enhance your wildlife-viewing experience, visit the BOSF Office Tower for panoramic views of the surrounding forest.
Continue to Bukit Bangkirai, home to a lush tropical forest and an impressive canopy bridge. Explore the forest trails and walk among the treetops using the connecting bridges, which reach approximately 30 metres above the forest floor. From the platforms, enjoy excellent opportunities to observe macaques, leaf monkeys, gibbons, and hornbills.
Return to Samboja Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, drive approximately 30 minutes to Sungai Hitam for a boat trip along this tidal river, where you may spot endangered proboscis monkeys and other wildlife. Local fishermen will guide you along the river, providing an opportunity to support the local community through their services.
After the river excursion, return to Samboja Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals are seved at Samboja Lodge
Samboja Lodge
After breakfast, check out from Samboja Lodge and transfer to Balikpapan Airport for your onward flight.
Breakfast will be served at Samboja Lodge