Borneo, Sumatra & Flores – Wildlife Safari 2025

Searching for endangered wildlife in Borneo, Sumatra and Flores, we explore majestic rainforests, waterways and national parks to learn about one of the most bio-diverse places on earth. This journey offers the opportunity to discover regions ignored by conventional tourism, visit conservation centres, and meet rangers, researchers and locals who protect endangered wildlife habitats. Beginning with Tanjung Puting National Park in Kalimantan (Borneo), we stay at Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge and enjoy daily cruising along the Sekonyer River. Here we are guaranteed to see orangutans, Proboscis monkeys, macaques, langurs and gibbons along with lowland bird species. We visit orangutan feeding stations and learn about the rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

We travel to Sumatra and explore the jungles of Way Kambas National Park, still home to tigers, rhinos and elephants. Whilst sightings are rare, the thrill of tracking these wild animals in their natural habitat is a ‘once in a life time experience’. Staying in Satwa Elephant Eco Lodge we use safari style vehicles for wildlife viewing with a chance of seeing tapir, sun bears, Siamang gibbons, deer and endemic birdlife. Visiting the nearby conservation centre, we bathe baby Sumatran elephants while meeting their mahouts and local staff members.

Travelling east to Flores Island, we visit Komodo National Park which protects the largest lizard in the world, Komodo dragons. We enjoy crystal clear snorkelling over coral reef and view colourful fish around Rinca Island. A scenic drive to Mbeliling Forest with a walk into Manggarai ethnic village completes our tour to one of the world’s richest nations in terms of its biodiversity, before we return to Denpasar.

• Visit the world’s richest nation in terms of its biodiversity
• Explore diverse ecosystems of Tanjung Puting, Way Kambas and Komodo NPs
• Stay in unique eco-lodges supporting local communities
• View orangutans, gibbons & other primates on river cruises and in conservation centres
• Track animals in their natural habitat and bathe baby Sumatran elephants
• Photograph prehistoric Komodo dragons
• Snorkel the crystal clear waters & coral reefs of Flores
• Explorative walks in the Flores Hinterland and visit Manggari ethnic villages
• Enjoy colourful traditional presentations and learn about conservation projects
• Meet researchers & support locals who protect endangered wildlife habitats

Price: Twinshare / person (ex Denpasar) Regular: A$8,490
Single Supplement: A$5,495
Note: For single people who prefer to share, we will try to find a suitable roommate, but if this is not possible the sole-use surcharge will apply.
Minimum Group size: 8 guests
Special Interest: Botanical, Wildlife, Biodiversity, Birding, Culture, Conservation
Walk Rating: Easy to Moderate: 2-10km per walking day (humidity, swamp crossings, agility required for entry into small river boats).

Inclusions

• 11 nights twin share accommodation – 3 star hotels and comfortable eco-lodges with private western facilities
• Meals include – 11 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 11 Dinners (strict dietary requirements cannot be accommodated on this tour)
• Vehicle and boat transfers required for daily activities in tour program
• Domestic flights Denpasar-Kalimantan-Sumatra-Denpasar; Denpasar-Flores-Denpasar
• National Park, museum entry and photographic fees
• Full day cruise to explore Komodo National Park and local snorkelling sites
• Professional tour leader assisted by local tour guides, National Park rangers
• Group tips where required
• Contribution to ‘Save Indonesian Endangered Species Fund’ (SEIS)
• Pre-departure material including personalised A-Z tour information

Exclusions

• International airfares and taxes
• Airport transfers
• Heavy or excess baggage
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses e.g. tour leader tips, drinks (water, alcohol, tea and coffee), laundry, telephone, optional tours / excursions