Tours are tailored to you, day trips and over night multi day camping trips are available. Personalized and friendly trekking guide in ketambe, at the entrance place to gunung leuser national park jhony jungle trek. Jungle trekking in sumatra indonesia lonely planet. Please be aware that once in the jungle no means of communication works. Our jungle trekking with safar ketambe 2020 all you need. The jungle of twin lakes is the only jungle that still very nature in bali, and there are 3 old unique legend temples that you can visit during this trek. Embark on a selfguided tour of southeast asia, home to the asian tiger, at the maharajah jungle trek in disneys animal kingdom theme park at walt disney world resort near orlando, florida. Your two day jungle trek for school gives positive impact in education to the local.
All other bungalows and rooms are equipped with a double sized springbed with. Tours depart from ketambe and can be tailored to suit you, day trips or multi night trips staying in our basic camp tents. About 3 kilometers forward gurah area is the former government owned gurah bungalows. I will guide you through the jungle of ketambe to discover lots of exotic flora and. Bali jungle trekking best hiking tour guide organizer for. Private transport from several places in noeth sumatra and aceh to ketambe can be organized. Ketambe jungle experience with putra jungle guide, book now your jungle tour with us. The accomodation guest house to stay the nights before and after the trekking. Jungle trek kindle edition by tonara cluric author format. At the restaurant building you can find large maps for information and to plan your onward journey, loads of pictures at the walls to get some impressions about the jungle treks and some books for exchange. Jhonny and team took us on a fab 3d 2n trek over christmas eve boxing day were we saw 11 orangutans, hornbills, leaf monkeys and more.
Jungle trek sumatra ketambe trek, randonnee indonesie. My boyfriend and i did a 3 day 2 night jungle trek in the ketambe jungle. In addition we offer transport with private taxis to and from ketambe. Sure, you can rock up at the foot of mt kilimanjaro with nothing but a song in your heart. This bali jungle trekking tour touches the atmosphere of a true expedition adventure. People dont usually venture all the way to ketambe for the village, they come for the jungle. Personalized and friendly trekking guide in ketambe, at the entrance place to gunung leuser national park. Gunung leuser np jhony jungle trek forum indonesie besoin dinfos sur indonesie. Sumatera jungle trekking river rafting in gunung leuser national park. We book a 3 days and 2 nights trekking in the jungle. The 3 days easy going trek is one of the most requested tours, because its a tour to get a good impression about the rain forest and its inhabitants.
Ketambe is one of the last places, where you can see wild orangutans in their. To book trekking tours, accommodation and private transport contact. I just ordered a comic adaptation of war and peace, and im looking for gone with the wind. Come face to face with an orangutans or experiences the real jungle, explore virgin rainforests, swim in the hot spring, waterfall and seeing wild animals. Inca jungle trek peru machu picchu hiking adventure. We recommend this two days trek for travelers who want to hike in fantastic tropical nature and experience the nocturnal life of the jungle. The wooden bungalowstyle rooms are surrounded by a nice garden and with the rainforest at the back monkeys often pass. In the 1970s the indonesian government tried to increase its influence in the region by building a hotel facility and making it, besides bukit lawang, an official entrance to the gunung leuser national park to see wild orang utans, black and whitehanded gibbons, hornbills etc. Paying before the trip is preferred so safar and his porter can buy food and supplies. You will stay overnight at two different peaceful campsites in the jungle. Great ketambe jungle trek with putra guide experience. Safar works as an independent jungle trekking guide in ketambe, at the heart of the leuser ecosystem in sumatra. Ketambe jungle trekking with wisma cinta alam, kutacane, aceh, indonesia. Rates in ketambe start at 250,000 rupiah for a single day per person and 350,000 rupiah per day per person for multiday trips.
Youre a lucky kidyouve had advantages all your life. Maharajah jungle trek animal kingdom attractions walt. There is no atm in ketambe, so to avoid a day trip to kutacane and back its a good idea to bring enough rupiah with you. Ketambe jungle trekking in gunung leuser digital nomad updates. Note sample itinerary, based on gps trace of a past guest. Theres a sense of pure elation when you finally spot an orangutan. Packing list our jungle trekking with safar ketambe. The 1 day trekking tour into ketambe jungle sadar wisata. Jhony jungle trekking ketambe 2020 all you need to. Depending of you, there might be time to continue behind the hot springs. This tour covers the area between ketambe, the main orangutan area trail labyrinth, campsite c1 and the hotsprings hs.
As an independent guide, safar is not employed through one of the guesthouses but trains his own team and maintains his personal trekking and camping equipment. Robertson author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jungle trekking in ketambe, detailed descriptions of different trekking tours from ketambe from 1 to 6 days, see wild living orang utans near ketambe, direct booking. Your trek will vary according to weather and other factors day 1 9am. The jungle trek was great, and staying in the jungle comfortable enough despite thin mattresses. Currently its called leuser ketambe guesthouse and operated by the owner of pak mus. One is the trek to the beautiful jungle lake marpunga. The stunning lemukih trekking tour is a rare and unique opportunity to experience the traditional culture and the beautiful nature of north bali. Send a message to organise and book dates for your trek. We offer one day trekking tours, multiple day trekking tours from 2 to 6 days into the jungle of the gunung leuser national park near ketambe and rafting trips.
Ketambe jungle trekking with wisma cinta alam home facebook. We were going to hire a guide, but having seen orangutans that morning, we figured we wouldnt need one for a day trek in the labyrinth of trails. All tours start in ketambe and can be individual tailored to your needs. Steaming sulphur pools on wild jungle trek in ketambe. It could be a relaxing tour with low level of difficulty to walk, spend more time to watch animals and have longer breaks at river and hot springs to bath.
Some meters further is the last guesthouse on the road through ketambe cinta alam. It was definitely the highlight of our holiday in indonesia. Waiting for the dark, you can swim in fresh and cold water of gurah river or reading a book in a big rock with coffee or tea served to you. Mus the owner of leuser ketambe guesthouse arranged the trek for us. Your jungle guide safar our jungle trekking with safar.
The most popular length of trek is 3 days, as this allows one full day of waking up and going to sleep in the jungle. There will be a maximum of 3 hours trekking before lunch. Ketambe jungle trekking experience with jack raza jack. Trekking in sumatra ketambe and bukit lawang asia south. If you visit ketambe to trek, you are likely to see many wild animals and most guides insist that there is a 90 percent probability of seeing orangutan. With these 10 top trekking tips, from when to start training to good trek snacks to wearing in your shoes, youll be prepared for whatever the trail throws at you. Accommodation ketambe jungle trekking experience with jack. Treks into gunung leuser national park can be arranged for one, two, three, five, or even 18 days.
The jungle of ketambe my name is jack and i am one of the few official rangers of the gunung leuser park who are also trekking tour guides. Jungle tour with salman ketambe 2020 all you need to. Accommodation in ketambe lines the main central road through aceh which splits the two lungshaped sections of gunung leuser national park. Please get more information and book via email see contact. Posez vos questions et parcourez les 3 200 000 messages. For those who want the chance to see orangutans in the wild, but are short on time or on a tight budget, a short jungle trek can meet your needs. It takes a while for your eyes to adjust, but when they finally settle, the sight of the red furry creature unveiled among the leaves is incredible. Information on how to book accommodation and trekking tours, contact address, contact email and phone number, contact form, information in german. Trekking to the hotspring at ketambe 23 days in this fun and adventurous 3day jungle trek, we will get to go deeper into the tropical rainforest of gunung leuser national park exploring the unique vegetation and wildlife of this region. Recommended guides are john john from the jungle, has been doing this for 20 years. If you want to go on a 6 days trekking tour there are 2 different destinations. Day walks and longer trekking tours from two up to seven days with overnight stay at different places are possible. Mar 14, 2020 the 3 days easy going trek is one of the most requested tours, because its a tour to get a good impression about the rain forest and its inhabitants. Aug 27, 2017 this was where it gets confusing at ketambe.
Since that time we also arrange jungle trekking tours through the rain forest of the. This trek in gunung leuser national park also known as ketambe is. Or complete tours, such as wholesale trips from medan to brastagi hike on the vulcano, further to ketambe jungle trekking and rafting, continue to lake toba and return to medan city duration. Jungle trekking in sumatra indonesia lonely planet forum.
Biking, rafting, inca trail, zipline, hot spring and huayna picchu. We had one of the most memorable christmases ever in the ketambe jungle with one of the best christmas lunches well ever have. For accommodation we offer 3 attache d concrete bungalows abc, 3 standalone wooden bungalows 123, 2 attached new concrete bungalows 45 and one building with 3 wooden rooms 678. Still, prices for trekking here are about half that of prices in bukit lawang where guides seem to have lost grip on whats reasonable. Trekking adventure tours to see wild orangutans in the gunung leuser jungle. Afterwards you will continue the jungle trek again. Aug 29, 2016 if you are insecure on your trip or getting to or from ketambe, contact ahmad and he will arange it for you or not, but then he tells you.
This is a great fun jungle adventure for sportive travelers with limited time. More difficult and more cold is the hike to the top of mount kemiri. The tour is led by an experienced english speaking trekking guide. Salman ketambe jungle trekking guided jungle treks in the gunung leuser national park to see orangutuns, visit hot springs, see other wildlife, swim in the river, and explore the jungle. There is several guest house found on the right or left side of the road. Note that gurah area is not the same place as the village ketambe. We set off with hopes of spotting wild orangutan in their natural habitat and were welcomed with so much more. After hours of trekking in the humid sumatran jungle, you hear a rustling or perhaps a long call and you crane your head up. Camping deep in the jungle with the red fur giants travel blog.
Safar grew up in ketambe and knows the region very well. Jungle trekking adventures with safar ketambe s team. Tarzan and the jewels of opar by edgar rice burroughs, the son of tarzan by edgar rice burroughs, tarzan, lord of the. Another benefit of works like this is how much space i save on my bookshelf. Mus the owner of leuser ketambe guesthouse arranged the trek for. We spent 3 nights and 4 days trekking in the jungle of gunung leuser national park with safar and gigi and it was one of the most.
Licensed to youtube by sme, umg on behalf of decon. Chitwan national park fee 2000 rupees per day sometimes included in upper tier package tours. Most people opt for a two or threeday trek and camp overnight in the forest. You should decide if you want to book a guide and accommodation separately or. Overview 1 day trek 2 4 days trek 5 6 days trek rafting travel to ketambe. Ketambe is a small, quiet and remote city in the most south of aceh. All accommodation is basic, there is no hot water and most rooms are constructed from wood, although a few concrete structures have popped up in recent years.
Hi you interested jungle trekking in gunung leuser national park ketambe,my advice you can straight head to ketambe, by the way,how would you like to spend and idyllic holiday in paradise. If you need any help i will be pleasure to help you to book your accomodation to staystaying in the guest house with us you are free to choose me as your guide, in another accomodation or place it might be possible for you to stay. Take a look at what to expect from a 2 day 1 night trek into gunung leuser national park in ketambe, a place where wild elephants, rhinos and even tigers roam in the heart of the sumatran island in indonesia. This means you can trek with only your day pack of personal items and water much more enjoyable. About jungle tour with salman guided tours unto the stunning gunung leuser national park to see orangutans and other wildlife, swim in the rivers and in the natural hotsprings. It is his passion to share the beauty and fun of the wild jungle and all that live inside. For those with the time, ability and sense of adventure who want to leave civilisation behind, see wildlife in undisturbed jungles, and camp along the jungle rivers at night, a long jungle trek is. We offer one day trekking tours, multiple day trekking tours from 2 to 6 days into the jungle of the gunung leuser national park near ketambe and rafting trips down the alas river. The most popular rafting trip is to set off from ketambe and simply raft down to kutacane some 30 kilometres away. Jungle trekking adventures through the gunung leuser np to search for wild orangutans and experience the true jungle. Before the trek we stayed at the guesthouse for 1 night. Jhony was a great guide and was always willing to help with any of my needs including transport to and from medan. For your temple run, the fastestgrowing mobile game app, is taking its biggest leap yet, jumping into childrens books with a series of adventure books just right.
We had seen 11 orangutans during the first day of my 2d1n trek in the jungle of ketambe and the second day couldnt have started better. Jungle trekking with safar includes at least one porter assistant except for short solotraveller trips who will carry all your food, cooking utensils and camping equipment. Theres no official tourist office so things are pretty much up for interpretation in terms of rules and regulations. In november 2014 i travelled to ketambe and completed a four day trek with jhony jungle. My boyfriend and i did 3 days and 2 nights trek and despite having to sleep on very basic tents, we loved the rest. He has a calm presence that animals are naturally drawn to. The wooden houses are fine, so dont bother when the concrete ones are booked. Accomodation in ketambe is basic but ok, youll stay there for only 2 nights arrival day and the night after the trek. Dec 06, 2014 licensed to youtube by sme, umg on behalf of decon. The trek was no walk in the park, and some sections were quite steep and slippery. In the morning you wake up to the sounds of monkeys, birds, insects and the ketambe river. After breakfast at the guest house, we will begin trekking in the ketambe jungle area,crossing deep jungle, exploring the wildlife of sumatra such orang utans, thomas leaf mokeys, black gibbons, masques, lizards, siamang, birds hombil snakes and many others.
I will guide you through the jungle of ketambe to discover lots of exotic flora and wild fauna. Agree johan is the best trekking and wildlife guide in ketambe, but very very busy so best to book him early. Ketambe the road in ketambe, leading to the jungle treks. We are a tour operator peru and professional team with more than 10 years of experience, inca jungle trail to machupicchu. Its also a place for relaxing, reading books, playing games chess, backgammon, cards and talking with other travelers or local people. Orangutan adventures our jungle trekking with safar ketambe. We went for the 2 nights and 3 days jungle trek and it was just amazing and one of the best experiences. In common jungle trekking package, you will have 80 percent of possibility to see the semiwild orangutans in the first day. Alternatively, a trip to ketambe can simply be seen as something which is worth going out of the way for, such is the magnificence of the surrounding jungle and lowkey nature of the town itself. Half day jungle safari trek costs 1500 rupees as part of a group 5 people or about 2000 rupees as a single person.
To celebrate that milestone i did what i knew best. After breakfast, go to the jungle through rubber and cocoa plantation for half an hour, and go directly in the orangutan territory, to see orangutans, and observe their character and behavior, such as searching for the fruit and building nests. Directions and options for getting to ketambe village to start your trip. If you decide to extend your trip, add a night trek or want to give a tip, this can be paid for at the end of the trek.