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14th April to 22nd April, 2013. 8 days / 8 Nights.
Borneo & the Orangutans
of Kalimantan
...escorted by Dr Stephen Van Mil & Kobe Steele
Orangutans of Kalimantan
Have you ever imagined visiting Kalimantan and seeing
wild orangutans up close and personal? On our special
escorted departure, led by Dr Stephen Van Mil and Kobe
Steele, you will enjoy a very personal experience in the
Borneo wilderness and see these wonderful animals.
There’s an opportunity to meet orangutan infants at their
care centre and to chat with volunteers and experts who
have devoted their lives to the care and rehabilitation
of these amazing animals. It’s here where you will
learn about the projects that are keeping them alive.
Stephen is a former veterinarian, a dedicated animal
lover and a conservationist. His organisation, Animal
Media, specialises in all aspects of media involving our
wonderful creatures of the world. In conjunction with
Fork Films, the award winning The Last Trimate was a
world-released documentary narrated by Mel Gibson
and featuring the amazing lifework of Birute Mary Galdikas
and
the
orangutans
of
Indonesian Borneo.
Itinerary
Day 6: Friday 19 April 2013
After breakfast, we cruise back to Kumai
and then transfer to the OFI Care Centre
Day 1: Sunday 14 April 2013
Arrival at Singapore airport. You will make in Pangkalunbun where we will have the
your own way to the Marina Mandarin Hotel. opportunity to see dozens of orphaned
As people will be arriving at different times orangutans at various stages of rehabilitation.
We will be fortunate to have the staff brief us
throughout the day your day is at leisure.
We will meet in the evening with Dr Stephen about the operations of the care centre.
Van Mil and Kobe Steele for a group briefing. Accommodation: Hotel Blue Kecubun, Pangkalunbun
Accommodation: Marina Mandarin Hotel, Singapore
Day 7: Saturday 20 April 2013
After breakfast, we will visit Lamandau Wildlife
Day 2: Monday 15 April 2013
Today we will fly from Singapore to Pontianak Reserve to see some of the successfully
released orangutans who have graduated
in Borneo where we will stay overnight.
from the OFI rehabilitation program.
Accommodation: Santika Hotel, Pontianak
Accomodation: Hotel Blue Kecubun
Day 3: Tuesday 16 April 2013
Today we will take a morning flight from
Pontianak to Pangkalunbun. Upon arrival
we will proceed by car to Kumai to board
traditional klotok boats for a 2-3 hour
cruise up the Sekonyer River to our jungle
accomodation.
Day 8: Sunday 21 April 2013
Today we will fly from Pangkalunbun to
Pontianak where we will stay overnight.
Accomodation: Santika Hotel, Pontianak
Day 9: Monday 22 April 2013
Accommodation: Rimba Lodge, Tanjung Puting Today we will fly from Pontianak back to
Singapore where our trip ends.
National Park
Day 4: Wednesday 17 April 2013
After an early breakfast, we will cruise
upstream to Pondok Tanggui (feeding
station #2). Feeding occurs each morning at
approximately 7.30am and time is available
for a gentle walk on the 3km loop track
and a possible excursion further upstream in
search of Proboscis or long tailed Macaque
monkey. We then return to Rimba Lodge
followed by an afternoon cruise a short way
down stream to Tanjung Harapan (feeding
station #3). We then again return to Rimba
Lodge overnight.
Accommodation: Rimba Lodge
Day 5: Thursday 18 April 2013
After breakfast, we cruise upstream to the
tributary “black water” stream that ultimately
leads to Camp Leakey (feeding station #1).
It is here that we will witness the 2.30pm
feeding and have time to walk some of the
many trails for possible sightings of orangutan.
Accommodation: Sleeping overnight on a traditional
klotok
Flight Delays
Domestic flights within Indonesia are subject
to delay and/or rescheduling without notice.
It is recommended you allow at least 1
or 2 days buffer before scheduling your
homeward bound flight in case of delays.
In the event your program is delayed or
has to be rerouted you will be liable for any
additional costs (eg. accommodation, air
tickets, etc.) which you must pay in full at the
time.
On your return to Australia any unused services
(i.e. exchange vouchers) will be refunded
in full - providing there are no additional
arrangements left unpaid or outstanding as
a result of any delays or rerouting to your
program. Air tickets on domestic/regional
airlines are generally non-refundable.
Package Cost:
Land Price:
$2,500.00 per person - twin share*
Single Supplement $300.00*
Maximum group size: 20
International Airfares: Just work it out yourself!
Inclusions:
• Return airfares from Singapore to
Pangkalunbun
• Hotel /Lodge accommodation as specified
• All transfers/transport/tours specified by nonairconditioned vehicles and klotok boats
• Breakfast in Singapore on Monday morning
• Meals at Rimba Lodge, Blue Kecubun &
Santika Hotel
• One visit to the OFI Care Centre
• A component of your tour cost is a
direct contribution to the orang-utans;
to their ongoing care, rehabilitation and
conservation via the OFI (Orang-utan
Foundation International)
• Escorted by Stephen Van Mil and Kobe
Steele
• Ranger fees, police registration handling
fees, airport porter, national park charge
including park entrance fees, camera
charge.
Highlights
• Visit Tanjung Puting National Park, the
base of Dr Galdikas, world renowned
orangutan expert. Dr Galdikas was
mentored by Dr Louis Leakey along
with Diane Fossey and Jane Goodall.
Camp Leakey, inside the Tanjung
Puting National Park, is the site of
the longest continuous study by a
principal investigator of any nonhuman wild animal in the history of
science.
• Visit the care centre, normally
closed to the public, and see
how baby orangutans are given
special attention. Participants in
this programme are given exclusive
access to the care centre.
• Visit Lamandau Wildlife Reserve
to see firsthand successfully
rehabilitated orangutans who have
graduated from the OFI Care Centre
rehabilitation programme.
• Walk through the forests of the
Tanjung Puting National Park with
local Dayak guides.
• Cruise the Sekonyer River on a
comfortable Klotok river boat.
Exclusions:
• Items of a personal nature
• Drinks, laundry, phone calls
• Applicable visa/passport fees
• Any additional airport taxes
• Tips to drivers/guides/porters
• Travel insurance which is compulsory for this
adventure
• International airfares to get to and from
Singapore
• See wild proboscis monkeys and
magnificent tropical birds.
For more information or to make a booking on
our group tour, please contact
• Stay at a comfortable rustic river
lodge that was built especially for
the Great Apes Conference in 1991.
Kobe Steele:
[email protected]
Ph/F: +61 7 5527 5226
Mob: +61 404 036 653
• Assured multiple orangutan sightings
at close proximity.
or Stephen Van Mil
[email protected]
Ph: +61 8 9221 8628
Fax: +61 8 9221 8629
Mob: +61 404 395 395
* These prices are valid as of July, 2012. However, they
are subject to change should there be a significant
fluctuation in the Australian dollar currency conversion
rate between now and April, 2013.
• Meet with the staff and volunteers
that make this programme possible
and have a chance to ask questions.
• Visit a local village and understand
the ongoing issue of resource
management between people and
orang-utans.
Kalimantan
Orang-utans
Tour
Escorted by Dr Stephen Van Mil and Kobe Steele
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* These prices are valid as of July, 2012. However, they are subject to change should there be a significant
fluctuation in the Australian dollar currency conversion rate between now and April, 2013.
Your Payments - Deposit and Full Payment
A deposit of $1000 per person is required at the time of booking and must include this booking form and
a copy of your passport. This deposit can be paid by cheque, money order or bank transfer, payable to
Animal Media (Aust) Pty Ltd. Full payment is required by Friday, 1st February, 2013. The deposit is refundable
until 31st January, 2013.
Bank Deposit:
National Australia Bank
Mosman Junction Branch
BSB: 082 299
Acc. #: 75 253 7636
Acc. Name: Animal Media (Aust) Pty Ltd
If preferred, full payment can be made at the time of booking.
In the event that the ecotour does not proceed, all deposits and
payments will be fully refunded. In the event that you need to
withdraw from the tour, refunds will apply up to but not beyond 1st
February, 2013.