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With all its luscious rainforest and tropical swamps, Tanjung Puting National Park in south Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) is about as wild as wild can be. It is best known as a conservation haven for the Bornean orangutan and is one of the last places on earth where these magnificent apes still thrive. A century ago, it was thought there were over 230,000 orangutans left in the wild; today, it’s estimated to be around 105,000 making them an endangered species. Most visitors will spend two nights on a liveaboard riverboat and drift along the meandering Sekonyer River to feeding stations and the iconic Camp Leakey, a rehabilitation centre for orangutans that offers the chance to see the apes in a semi-wild setting. Otherwise, trek through the jungle and look for them on foot alongside other species like proboscis monkeys, gibbons and clouded leopards. If you would like to hike, consider visiting from July to September when it’s usually dry with consistent temperatures.
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Home to the Bornean orangutan, there's a unique joy in watching this incredible primate gently swing from tree to tree – a chance few ever have.
If Camp Leakey feels too busy, then head to Tanjung Harapan, a centre that cares for orphaned infants and the newest orangutan arrivals.
Tanjung Puting is an ecological marvel and its delicate environment should be approached with respect. Ensure you leave no trace and adhere to guidelines at all times to minimise disturbance to the wildlife
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Dry Season — a good time to visit
Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — a good time to visit
Wet Season — a quieter time to visit
Wet Season — a quieter time to visit
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