10 Reasons Why You Must Visit Tanjung Puting National Park

The Orangutan Paradise in the Heart of Borneo

Tanjung Puting National Park, located in Central Kalimantan, is one of the most important conservation areas in the world. Covering more than 415,000 hectares, this national park is home to thousands of Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) living freely in their natural habitat.

1. Witness Wild Orangutans

The chance to see wild orangutans at Camp Leakey is an unforgettable experience. Every day, hundreds of orangutans come to the feeding station to receive food supplements.

2. The Unique Klotok Adventure

Spending the night on a klotok — a traditional Bornean wooden houseboat — while floating in the middle of the jungle is an experience you can only have here.

3. Extraordinary Biodiversity

Besides orangutans, you can find proboscis monkeys, saltwater crocodiles, monitor lizards, and hundreds of rare bird species including hornbills.

4. The Legendary Camp Leakey

Founded by Dr. Biruté Galdikas in 1971, Camp Leakey is the world's longest-running orangutan research station still in operation.