Sumatran Safari - Rainforest Rescue
Volunteer bathing elepant - Way Kambas NP Sumatra
Sumatra Group Tour (12 nights 23 Oct - O4 Nov)
Join Rainforest Rescue and renowed scientist Claire Oelrichs on a wildlife and wilderness safari to Indonesia to discover the unique wildlife, ecology and cultures of Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago. This unforegettable two week journey offers an opportunity to learn more about conserving the forests and wildlife of Indonesia. Join in conservation discussions and meetings with locals, explore majestic rainforests, bathe Sumatran elephants, discuss the issues of breeding the almost extinst Sumatran rhinoceros, track Sumatran tigers in highly threatened corridors, beach camp near turtle hatcheries, and with specialist local naturalists observe wildlife otherwise only seen in zoos. Come ready for the unexpected!
Post Extension option: Kalimantan Orangutans (6 nights 2-8 Nov)
An opportunity to view wild Orangutans along the Sekonyer river and snorkel a marine park in the Java Sea. Using your base at Rimba Organgutan Eco Lodge you will motor along the waterways via Klotok to Orangutan feeding sites at Pondok Tangui, Camp Leakey and visit Friends of National Park Foundation at Pesalat reforestation site. A chance to see unique wildlife including Proboscis monkeys, Leaf monkeys and primate species in their natural habitat.
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Highlights:
Sumatra Wildlife & Wilderness Safari
(12 nights 23 Oct - O4 Nov 2010)
- Hands on active conservation tour
- Bathe Sumatran elephants
- Wilderness camp to Track Sumatran tigers
- Beach camp near turtle hatcheries, assist local naturalists to tag and release
- Understand more about the almost extinct sumatran rhinoceros
Post Extension Kalimantan option
(6 nights 02-08 Nov 2010)
- Snorkel marine park in the Java Sea
- View Orangutans in the wild
- Observe Proboscis monkeys, Gibbons, Leaf monkeys and other primate species in natural habitat
- Klotok transport along river banks
- The wonder of late evening riveredge fireflies
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Dates:
23 Oct - 04 Nov 2010
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Price:
Group tour: Sumatra (12 nights 23 Oct - 04 Nov)
Twin share per person (ex Denpasar)
Regular: A$5,600
Single Supplement: A$490 (excludes camping nights)
Post Extension: Kalimanta Orangutans (6 nights 02-08 Nov)
Twin share per person (ex Jakarta)
Regular: A$2,700
Single Supplement: A$330
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Accommodation:
12 nights varied accommodation. Staying in 2-3 bedroom cottages with private facilities, 4 nights in camp sites and patrol posts with shared minimal facilities
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Rating:
Easy to Moderate
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Rating_Notes:
2-6km walks every few days, be ready for night time wakeup for turtle release, tiger tracking
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Guide:
Dr Claire Oelrichs
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