Orang-Utan and Tribal experience in Malaysia

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from £1095 GBP

Orang-Utan and Tribal experience in Malaysia

Duration: from 2 Weeks

Countries: Malaysia

Take an unforgettable orangutan jungle tour on the island of Borneo and visit 2 orangutan centres - the Matang Wildlife Centre and the Semenggoh Nature Reserve; and 3 national parks - Bako National Park, Kubah National Park and Batang Ai National Park.

Experience Warning: This tour contains living with Rainforest Tribes in Batang Ai!
Project Summary
This voluntour is crafted to raise awareness of the conservation efforts made in Sarawak, Borneo, to bring harmony between people and orangutans. The 14-days/13-night voluntour is a voyage of discovery, giving you one-day "back stage passes" to see captive orangutans being rehabilitated at Matang Wildlife Centre, the released semi-wild orangutans of Semenggoh Nature Reserve, the seven different habitats of Borneo in the amazing National Park at Bako and a one week trip into the rainforest. Here you will meet the descendents of the legendary headhunters of Borneo - the Iban tribes - now the custodians of the wild orangutans of Batang Ai National Park.

During your time in the jungle there will be among other things:

• Opportunities to talk (with the help of a translator) with the tribes people to learn about their traditions and lives
• Picnics amidst breathtaking scenery
• A night out in the open jungle for the more adventurous
• Camera trap setting and monitoring
• Kayaking or swimming in crocodile-free, jungle rivers and waterfalls
• Assisting when needed in any light maintenance or conservation works where the national park might require additional manpower

Details

What’s Included/ What’s not Included?

Inclusions:
• Airport transfers
• Overland transportation
• Single accommodation
• Food (3 meals a day)
• Activities on project site
• Conservation donation.

Excludes:
• All flights
• Vaccinations
• Travel insurance
• Alcoholic beverages

Important Information:
Visas: Provided on arrival at airport.
Vaccinations: We recommend a course of malaria tablets and to consult with your local GP about what other vaccines are required. Contact us if you have any queries following consultation with your doctor.
Insurance: You will require special insurance for this project. Please let your insurance company know the nature of your trip. Do not hesitate to contact us with any queries and we will be able to suggest insurance policies relevant to your travels.

What Makes This Project Great?
1) Your tour employs local guides, supports local communities wishing to live in harmony with their rainforest home, and demonstrates that orangutans and forests are worth more alive than chopped down. This is a virtuous circle, generating interest within the local community and authorities to place value on their natural heritage and virtually guarantees the protection of orangutan populations in this area.
2) You will gain an insight into the world of the orangutan and learn more about conservation. You will experience a meaningful holiday that you will be able to share with others, increasing the awareness of this amazing great ape.
3) Know that you are travelling with a company that is run by environmentalists, not big business. Your values are shared by us and your holiday will be run responsibly and environmentally.

Inclusions

accommodation, food, airport pickup