ORANGUTAN CONSERVATION TOUR
Borneo Orangutan Holiday
Overview
In exclusive co-operation with the Orangutan Foundation (UK), Discovery Initiatives offers a small group of select clients, the chance to go behind the scenes of orangutan conservation in the rich rainforests of Borneo. Not only will you have the chance to come face to face with the orangutans themselves over the course of 9 nights in the forest, but you will also go behind the scenes at the Orangutan Foundation’s Care Centre & Quarantine Facility, something not possible on conventional tours.
With a member of the Orangutan Foundation leading these trips, you will explore this fascinating environment and spend most days visiting Camp Leakey, the historic research site established by Dr Galdikas. From here you will be taken on guided walks through the rainforest, keeping a watchful eye in the trees for wild orangutans and will also spend time at one of the numerous feeding platforms frequented by ex-captive orangutans, allowing for some wonderful orangutan encounters. You will also spend time enjoying a journey along the Sekonyer River exploring the fascinating rainforest and communities nearby whose livelihood depends on the forest itself.
Joining this tour will give you the privilege of seeing these gentle creatures in the wild while helping in the fight against their extinction.
“The performance of the staff were excellent throughout. Ashley and Steve at Orangutan Foundation were excellent as was all the info. Best I've ever had.
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Diane Williams
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Details
Tour Dates
20 June 2009 - 03 July 2009 (14 days)
29 August 2009 - 11 September 2009 (14 days)
12 September 2009 - 25 September 2009 (14 days)
Costs (currency converter)
From £3'190 per person including international flights, 9 days of orangutan visits, meals and accommodation.
What's included?
International flights, all transfers, all accommodation, meals, noodle lunches, bottled water at Rimba Lodge, activities whilst with the Orangutan Foundation, expert orangutan guides, local boat transport. A substantial contribution and one years membership to the Orangutan Foundation UK. This trip also includes a contribution to Rainforest Concern a registered charity in the UK, established to protect threatened natural habitats and the biodiversity they contain, together with the indigenous people who still depend on them for survival.
What's excluded?
Visas, vaccinations, travel insurance (mandatory), some meals, drinks, laundry, items of a personal nature and gratuities.
Conservation
Orangutan Foundation (UK)
Established in 1990, the Orangutan Foundation has been instrumental in fighting for habitat preservation, raising awareness and funds, undertaking vital research and rehabilitating ex-captive orphans, thereby ensuring the future for of Asia???s only great a
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Expertise
Stephen Brend
A zoologist, Stephen Brend works in Borneo as a Senior Conservationist for the Orangutan Foundation UK. For many years, he and his colleagues have been battling against local timber and palm oil companies to protect the orangutans home.
Accommodation
Rimba Lodge
Built on stilts on the Sekonyer River, Rimba Lodge is a simple but comfortable 35-room lodge, on the edge of Tanjung Puting National Park.
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