Sultans of Swing
Borneo’s most recognisable icon is the Orangutan. The Malay word for ‘Man of the Forest’, the Orangutan is human being’s ‘closest cousin’ sharing 96.4% of our genetic makeup. Whether you choose to encounter this fascinating creature in a semi-wild environment at the established sanctuaries or venture deep into the rainforest spotting for wild ones, your Orangutan connection truly completes your Borneo experience.
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Vacation Style Holiday TypeGuided Tours, Jungle
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Activity Level Leisurely
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Borneo’s most recognisable icon is undoubtedly the Orangutan. The Malay word for ‘Man of the Forest’, the Orangutan is human being’s ‘closest cousin’ sharing 96.4% of our genetic makeup.
Sarawak’s conservation efforts to rehabilitate orphaned Orangutans are centered at the Matang Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (MWRC) and the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre (SWC), a wildlife sanctuary on the outskirts of Kuching city.
This special experience takes you to both these Centres and provides you with valuable insights into these amazing creatures. You are guaranteed to meet ‘Aman’ the alpha male at MWRC in his enclosure and if you are lucky ‘Ritchie’ and his family at SWC might just drop by to pay you a visit.
- Transfers (Surcharge applies to residents of hotels outside Kuching City)
- Entrance fees to MWRC & SWC
- An English speaking host/leader
- Lunch at a local coffee shop
- Alcoholic or canned beverages
- All other items not listed above
- Gratuities to local staff (at your discretion)
Kubah National Park is an easy and enjoyable day trip from Kuching. Situated on a small sandstone plateau, this small park (2,230 ha.) boasts clear streams and a host of small waterfalls and bathing pools. Kubah is covered by mixed Dipterocarp forest, but it also has one of the widest selections of palms and orchids in Borneo. The varied wildlife includes bearded pig, mouse deer, black hornbill and many species of amphibians and reptiles. However, Kubah’s wildlife tends to stay deep in the forest so it is not really a park for “wildlife encounters”. Kubah’s appeal lies in its rainforest scenery, it’s waterfalls, streams, bathing pools, and the 93 species of palm found within its boundaries.
We would recommend long sleeved t – shirts and trousers, comfortable hiking boots, large brimmed hat or cap, sunglasses and a light rain coat/ Poncho
Mosquito repellent, small personal first aid kit, spare t – shirt, camera, hand phone, copy of your passport’s photo ID page, spare batteries, Lens, light rain coat/ Poncho, Binoculars, Small Towel, Swimwear, Day Bag, anything else you can not do without.
No, not here but you will at Matang WLC
Yes, you can at Matang but without a guide, you will miss so much more.
Severn hours in total
Yes, you can as long as it is being used for personnel use only.
No, not at this time.
Yes, you can but only if when you are at the rest stops.
Yes, you can, from the small café/ shop within the park but please be sensitive with your rubbish, please bring it back with you and dispose of it in the correct manner.
Yes, toilets are at the café and shop area and the HQ at both places.
Kubah NP, is more famous for its array of bird species although quite a bit of wildlife lies tucked away in the safety of the Jungles wooden fortress.
Below is a list of birds you may find given the time of day/year/ weather.
Blue-banded Pitta, Bornean Blue-flycatcher, Bornean Bristlehead, Bornean Ground Babbler, Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker, Bornean Black-magpie, Red-bearded Bee-eater, Red-naped Trogan, Diard’s Trogon, Scarlet-rumped Trogon, Rufous-backed Kingfisher, Rufous-collared Kingfisher, Banded Kingfisher, Red-crowned Barbet, Red-throated barbet, Rufous Piculet, Grey-&-buff woodpecker, Green Broadbill, Banded broadbill, Blue-winged Leafbird, Grey-bellied bulbul, Scaly-breasted Bulbul, Rufous-tailed Shama, Chestnut-naped forktail, Grey-headed babbler, White-necked Babbler, Large-billed blue-flycatcher, Asian paradise Flycatcher, Grey-breasted jungle-flycatcher, Mangrove whistle, Scarlet-breasted flowerpecker, Crimson sunbird, Crested jay, Reddish scops Owl, Blyth’s Frogmouth & etc
Just 90 minutes if the traffic is in your favor.
You can book a tour with Borneo Experiences online or call into the Singgahasana Lodge in Kuching and book from there.
