Orangutan holidays Borneo Information
"This trip enabled me to get a sound knowledge of my first digital camera and the one to one tuition gave me the confidence to experiment with different camera settings. It was a relaxing way to photograph wildlife with a small group of people who not only showed an interest in improving their camera skills, but were sympahetic towards protecting the environment so that animals like the orangutan can have a future in the wild."
Colin Williams
Cost
£1545 per person excluding international and internal flights, evening meals at Rimba lodge and departure tax for 2010 trips.
£1670 per person excluding international and internal flights, evening meals at Rimba lodge and departure tax for 2011 trips.
Dates 2011
4th April 2011 to 14th April 2011 NOW TAKING BOOKINGS (People travelling from outside the UK can meet the group in Jakarta on 5th April 2011).
1st October 2011 to 11th October 2011 NOW TAKING BOOKINGS. (People travelling from outside the UK can meet the group in Jakarta on 2nd October).
17th October 2010 to 28th October 2011 NOW TAKING BOOKINGS (People travelling from outside the UK can meet the group in Jakarta on 18th October).
Dates 2010
The remaining dates and availability for 2010 are below:
1st October 2010 to 11th October 2010 1 person has had to cancel their trip so this space is re-available. (People travelling from outside the UK can meet the group in Jakarta on 2nd October).
17th October 2010 to 28th October 2010 FULLY BOOKED (People travelling from outside the UK can meet the group in Jakarta on 18th October).
Donation
A minimum of £350 per person from this trip is donated to the Orangutan Foundation whose work is helping to protect and conserve this area (see CONSERVATION for more info). The UK government then make this up to £437.50.
Lead by Ian Wood and Ashley Leiman (OBE)
Ian has had a passion for orangutans and photography for over 10 years. He has had articles and photos published in a variety of publications including national newspapers and travel magazines. Ashley Leiman is director of the orangutan foundation and has a wealth of information on orangutans and conservation issues. (Ashley reserves the right to send another member of the orangutan foundation if her schedule does not permit her to join this trip)
Location
Tanjung Puting national park in southern Borneo. There are no roads in this national park so we will explore by boat and on foot.
Likely Subjects
Orangutans (see here for background info on orangutans), Proboscis monkeys (see here for info on these incredible monkeys), Agile gibbons, wild boar, crocodiles, Hornbills, Kingfishers and a variety of other birds.
Cost Includes
Police permits for park - Transfer to Kumai to meet boat - Boat to Rimba Lodge - 7 nights accommodation at Rimba Lodge - Breakfast and lunch at Rimba lodge (or on boat) – Local guide – All photography tuition – Daily trips to various places to see wildlife.
Cost Excludes
International flights to Jakarta and internal flights to Borneo. Travel Insurance which is compulsory for this trip - Indonesia visa ($25 payable on arrival) – Hotel Jakarta. Food Jakarta – Evening meals at Rimba lodge (the food here is delicious and no more than £6 per night) - Any food needed at airports-Departure tax.
Group Size
Maximum of seven people
Accommodation
Everyone has their own room at Rimba lodge, Tanjung Puting National Park. Wooden chalets with mosquito nets, comfortable clean beds and attached bathrooms.
Level of Fitness
The majority of the travel in the park will be by boat, but there will be some walks in the forest. These are not strenuous and should be fine for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.
Climate
Hot and humid with a daytime temperature of about 31 C. It can rain at any time so a light but water-proof jacket is required.
Equipment
This trip is suitable for anyone who would like to develop a better understanding of both their camera and various techniques used to photograph wildlife. Any camera is fine; we should get the opportunity to get very close to some of the wildlife so super telephoto lenses are not needed.