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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.
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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Operated by Borneo Primate Tours · Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan
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.
moderate.
3–4 days.
Light to moderate fitness; able to manage several hours of sitting on boats and 1–3 hours of walking on uneven jungle trails
The drier months (roughly May–September) offer clearer walking trails and the best chance to see fireflies; wildlife can be seen year‑round but heavy rains can limit walks.
Most travelers fly to Pangkalan Bun (Iskandar Airport) then transfer to Kumai jetty where kelotoks depart; transfers are usually included if arranged with the tour operator.
Guides follow park rules and feeding times to minimize human‑animal contact; keep distance, avoid feeding or touching animals and follow all guide instructions to support conservation protocols.
Children are allowed (minimum age often listed) but boat boarding and jungle paths can be difficult; travelers with significant mobility issues should discuss accessibility with the operator in advance.
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.
Tanjung Puting faces pressure from deforestation and peatland conversion; choose operators that support park fees and local conservation initiatives and practice leave‑no‑trace.
Borneo Primate Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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