Juhu Umbut Rotan
Rattan shoots (umbut) cooked with fish in a yellow broth. Slightly bitter and fresh.
Kalimantan Tengah
Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting
Up the River in Search of Bornean Orangutans
Destination story
Tanjung Puting in Central Kalimantan is one of the best places to see Bornean orangutans in their natural habitat. The journey is usually made by klotok, a multi-deck wooden boat that doubles as a dining and sleeping space, up the Sekonyer River from Kumai.
Camp Leakey, founded in the early 1970s by researcher Biruté Galdikas, is the main destination. At feeding times run by the rangers, semi-wild orangutans are often seen; proboscis monkeys, hornbills, and other wildlife can be found along the river.
Sleeping on the river, with the sounds of the night forest and a sky full of stars, makes this trip different from ordinary wildlife tours. Follow the national park rules: don't feed the animals and keep a safe distance.
Why visitSpend the night on a boat in the middle of the rainforest and meet orangutans face to face.
Highlights & attractions
Things to do
Nature
Adventure
Must-Try Local Dishes
In Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting, try Juhu Umbut Rotan and Kalumpe. Food from other regions
Kalumpe
Cassava leaves cooked in traditional spices and served with a variety of Dayak side dishes.
Travel tips
- Fly to Pangkalan Bun, then travel to Kumai to board the klotok.
- Wear long, neutral-coloured clothing and bring mosquito repellent.
- Keep your distance from orangutans and don't bring food into the forest.
- Book a klotok through an official operator and ask exactly what is included in the package.
Open trip packages to Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting
1 package available, from IDR 13,136,900.
