A 4‑day private kelotok cruise from Pangkalan Bun that visits three orangutan feeding stations — Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui and Camp Leakey — with jungle walks, firefly evenings and river wildlife spotting.
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A slow, teak-scented kelotok slips away from Kumai at dawn, mangrove roots scraping the river’s edge as the Sekonyer widens into peat‑stained water. On this private 3‑night river journey travelers trade roads for the rhythm of the river: afternoons at orangutan feeding stations, lowland rainforest walks and nights beneath thousand-point fireflies if conditions allow.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 days
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness; able to manage several hours of sitting on boats and 1–3 hours of walking on uneven jungle trails
Wildlife
History
Camp Leakey is a long‑running orangutan rehabilitation and research site founded by Dr. Biruté Galdikas in the early 1970s, central to Borneo primate conservation.
Conservation
Tanjung Puting faces pressure from deforestation and peatland conversion; choose operators that support park fees and local conservation initiatives and practice leave‑no‑trace.
Reserve your spot on the 3ns Private Orangutan and Bornean Primates Kelotok Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Respect scheduled feeding times
Feeding sessions are managed to protect the animals — stay with your guide, keep distance and silence cameras when requested.
Bring insect protection
Peat swamp and river margins are mosquito habitat — bring DEET or picaridin and consider long sleeves for dawn/dusk.
Prepare for basic overnight conditions
Kelotoks are traditional wooden boats with modest facilities; pack a dry bag, headlamp and quick‑dry clothing.
Carry small denomination cash
Villages and souvenir stalls accept cash only; ATMs in Pangkalan Bun are limited.
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry during tropical showers and protects from river spray.
Insect repellent (DEET or picaridin)
Essential for dawn and dusk riverbank and swamp mosquito protection.
Binoculars (8x–10x)
Improves wildlife viewing across the river and in the canopy.
Sturdy trail shoes or sandals with grip
Useful for boat landings and jungle walks on muddy, uneven ground.