Sabangau National Park - Borneo Eco Adventure

Duration: 04 Days/03 Nights
Grade: Easy

Sabangau National Park is a protected forest in Central Kalimantan, a province of Indonesia in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo established in 2004. It is centered on Sabangau River, a blackwater river that flows through the Kahayan jungle or Sebangau peat swamp forest, between the Katingan and Kahayan rivers. The peat swamp forest is a dual ecosystem, with diverse tropical trees standing on a 10m – 12m layer of peat – partly decayed and waterlogged plant material – which in turn covers relatively infertile soil. The Sabangau National Park is one of the last remaining peat swamp forests in Borneo. The vast national park covering approximately 568,700 hectare is home to over 6,000 orangutans, the largest wild population of this great ape anywhere in the world. Sabangau National Park is also home to the endangered species such as the Malayan sun bear, gibbons, hornbills, clouded leopard, snakes, and many more.

Day 01 ARRIVAL IN PALANGKA RAYA – ORANGUTAN ISLAND – SABANGAU NATIONAL PARK

Arrive at Palangka Raya airport with morning flight and directly driving to the jetty for catching our motorized canoe to approach the Orangutan Island while sightseeing the romantic river and rainforest around, just keep an eye out for monkeys and birds. The Orangutan Island is managed by Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) for orangutan rehabilitation before releasing to the wild. We will then driving accross beautiful landscape of peat swamp forest into Kereng Pakahi Port to cross the Katingan River while sightseeing wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, kingfishers, hornbills, long tailed macaques, etc. Afterwards, proceed to Sabangau National Park through Punggu Alas creek for check in to homestay. In a very dry condition of the creek, we have to trek for about 1,5 hours to reach the homestay in Sabangau National Park. In the peaceful evening, we can do a night boating safari to explore the nocturnal animals at the riverside. (L,D)

Day 02 SABANGAU NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast at the creekside, we will trek to the jungle to explore flora and fauna such as orangutans, monkeys, birds, endemic vegetation, etc. Return to the camp for having lunch and take a rest. You can get relax by swimming at the creek in front of the homestay. In the peaceful afternoon, we will cross the river by motorized canoe to explore nature and wildlife of the riverside. Return to the homestay to stay overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 03 SABANGAU NATIONAL PARK – KERENG PAKAHI – PALANGKA RAYA

After breakfast at the creekside, we can do another trek to explore nature and wildlife such as orangutans, monkeys, birds, etc. Return to the camp for having lunch and take a rest. In the afternoon, we will check out the homestay and then proceed to Kereng Pakahi to catch our car for driving to Palangka Raya for check in to the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 04 PALANGKA RAYA – DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the local hotel and free at your own leisure till the proper time for transferring to Palangka Raya airport for your onward flight to the next destination. (B)

Included:

AC land transportation
Motorized boats
Accommodation based on twin share:
02 Nights at homestay in Sabangau National Park
01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Palangka Raya
Entrance fee, donation & refreshments
English speaking guide
Meals as stated on program, indicated as (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner)

Excluded: