Tanjung Puting National Park - Central Park
Tanjung Puting is one of the best places in the world to see wild orangutans up close. Located in Central Kalimantan, this protected rainforest is accessible only by river, offering a magical safari aboard a traditional klotok houseboat. Cruise through narrow jungle waterways, visit renowned feeding stations, and encounter wildlife like proboscis monkeys, hornbills, macaques, and gibbons. The park is a conservation success story and an unforgettable adventure for wildlife lovers.
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Close encounters with wild orangutans at feeding platforms
- Proboscis monkeys leaping through riverside trees
- Traditional klotok houseboat safari experience
- Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui, and Camp Leakey visits
- Birdwatching: hornbills, kingfishers, and eagles
HOW TO GET THERE:
- Nearest airport: Iskandar Airport (PKN), Pangkalan Bun
- Direct flights from Jakarta and Semarang
- Approx. 20-minute drive to Kumai port, followed by klotok riverboat transfer into the park