Day Trip
Until 1996 Bukit Lawang in North
Sumatra was the location of an Orangutan rehabilitation centre.
The centre was forced to close its doors to new arrivals because the centre
could not accommodate the ever growing number of Orangutans. Later conservation
strategies recommended against the re-introduction of ex-captives into wild
populations, due to the threat of disease. The Orangutans rehabilitated in this
period and their off-spring still remain in the jungle around Bukit Lawang.
A feeding platform was built in the jungle to aid their survival in the wild. Many of these semi-wild Orangutans and their off spring still frequent the feeding platform. There is also the occasional wild visitor.
The Orangutans are fed twice a day on bananas and milk. It was believed that a bland diet would encourage the rehabilitated Orangutans to search for a more varied diet themselves in the jungle.
It is possible for visitors to Bukit Lawang to visit the feeding platform and view the Orangutans.
A feeding platform was built in the jungle to aid their survival in the wild. Many of these semi-wild Orangutans and their off spring still frequent the feeding platform. There is also the occasional wild visitor.
The Orangutans are fed twice a day on bananas and milk. It was believed that a bland diet would encourage the rehabilitated Orangutans to search for a more varied diet themselves in the jungle.
It is possible for visitors to Bukit Lawang to visit the feeding platform and view the Orangutans.
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ITINERARY
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• Early morning pick up from Medan by public transport or privately chartered car or bus. • Drop off belongings at a recommended guest house if staying overnight. • Lunch and afternoon visit to the feeding platform • Return to overnight accommodation or return transport to Medan if required. (Itinerary may alter according to your pick up time from Medan) |
Prices : Euro 70/p/day
