Aug 27, 2017 this was where it gets confusing at ketambe. 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. The tour is led by an experienced english speaking trekking guide. Theres no official tourist office so things are pretty much up for interpretation in terms of rules and regulations. 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. Jhony jungle trekking ketambe 2020 all you need to. Jungle trek kindle edition by tonara cluric author format. 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. We book a 3 days and 2 nights trekking in the jungle. 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. The accomodation guest house to stay the nights before and after the trekking. To celebrate that milestone i did what i knew best. In the afternoon, you will back to camping ground area and spend the night by sleeping in a tent beside the river. Depending of you, there might be time to continue behind the hot springs.
Ketambe jungle trekking with wisma cinta alam, kutacane, aceh, indonesia. In november 2014 i travelled to ketambe and completed a four day trek with jhony jungle. 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. 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. 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. Send a message to organise and book dates for your trek.
Accommodation in ketambe lines the main central road through aceh which splits the two lungshaped sections of gunung leuser national park. Treks into gunung leuser national park can be arranged for one, two, three, five, or even 18 days. We offer one day jungle walks and multiple day trekking tours with overnight camping in the jungle up to 6 days. 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. Your jungle guide safar our jungle trekking with safar.
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. The stunning lemukih trekking tour is a rare and unique opportunity to experience the traditional culture and the beautiful nature of north bali. Day walks and longer trekking tours from two up to seven days with overnight stay at different places are possible. Jhony was a great guide and was always willing to help with any of my needs including transport to and from medan. Accommodation ketambe jungle trekking experience with jack. Licensed to youtube by sme, umg on behalf of decon. 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.
Please be aware that once in the jungle no means of communication works. The 1 day trekking tour into ketambe jungle sadar wisata. Ketambe jungle trekking experience with jack raza jack. The wooden bungalowstyle rooms are surrounded by a nice garden and with the rainforest at the back monkeys often pass. 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. Safar grew up in ketambe and knows the region very well. Robertson author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Great ketambe jungle trek with putra guide experience. You will stay overnight at two different peaceful campsites in the jungle. Agree johan is the best trekking and wildlife guide in ketambe, but very very busy so best to book him early. 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.
I will guide you through the jungle of ketambe to discover lots of exotic flora and. Another benefit of works like this is how much space i save on my bookshelf. We are a tour operator peru and professional team with more than 10 years of experience, inca jungle trail to machupicchu. 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. 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. 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. Sumatera jungle trekking river rafting in gunung leuser national park. We went for the 2 nights and 3 days jungle trek and it was just amazing and one of the best experiences. 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. 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. Your two day jungle trek for school gives positive impact in education to the local. Jungle trekking in sumatra indonesia lonely planet.
May 01, 2014 a trek through the jungle paperback may 1, 2014 by dacia d. 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. Sure, you can rock up at the foot of mt kilimanjaro with nothing but a song in your heart. Personalized and friendly trekking guide in ketambe, at the entrance place to gunung leuser national park. Camping deep in the jungle with the red fur giants travel blog. This is a great fun jungle adventure for sportive travelers with limited time. Paying before the trip is preferred so safar and his porter can buy food and supplies. 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. Accomodation in ketambe is basic but ok, youll stay there for only 2 nights arrival day and the night after the trek.
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. Still, prices for trekking here are about half that of prices in bukit lawang where guides seem to have lost grip on whats reasonable. After hours of trekking in the humid sumatran jungle, you hear a rustling or perhaps a long call and you crane your head up. Ketambe jungle experience with putra jungle guide, book now your jungle tour with us. We set off with hopes of spotting wild orangutan in their natural habitat and were welcomed with so much more. 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. There will be a maximum of 3 hours trekking before lunch. Safar works as an independent jungle trekking guide in ketambe, at the heart of the leuser ecosystem in sumatra. Most people opt for a two or threeday trek and camp overnight in the forest. 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. Packing list our jungle trekking with safar ketambe. In addition we offer transport with private taxis to and from ketambe.
Orangutan adventures our jungle trekking with safar ketambe. Trekking in sumatra ketambe and bukit lawang asia south. Information on how to book accommodation and trekking tours, contact address, contact email and phone number, contact form, information in german. In common jungle trekking package, you will have 80 percent of possibility to see the semiwild orangutans in the first day. Dec 06, 2014 licensed to youtube by sme, umg on behalf of decon.
This bali jungle trekking tour touches the atmosphere of a true expedition adventure. Mus the owner of leuser ketambe guesthouse arranged the trek for. Overview 1 day trek 2 4 days trek 5 6 days trek rafting travel to ketambe. 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. Currently its called leuser ketambe guesthouse and operated by the owner of pak mus. More difficult and more cold is the hike to the top of mount kemiri. The most popular rafting trip is to set off from ketambe and simply raft down to kutacane some 30 kilometres away. Jungle trek sumatra ketambe trek, randonnee indonesie.
Our jungle trekking with safar ketambe 2020 all you need. 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. 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 recommend this two days trek for travelers who want to hike in fantastic tropical nature and experience the nocturnal life of the jungle. Before the trek we stayed at the guesthouse for 1 night. Chitwan national park fee 2000 rupees per day sometimes included in upper tier package tours. 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. Ketambe is one of the last places, where you can see wild orangutans in their. This trek in gunung leuser national park also known as ketambe is. If you want to go on a 6 days trekking tour there are 2 different destinations. Some meters further is the last guesthouse on the road through ketambe cinta alam.
Bali jungle trekking best hiking tour guide organizer for. 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. The wooden houses are fine, so dont bother when the concrete ones are booked. Steaming sulphur pools on wild jungle trek in ketambe. Afterwards you will continue the jungle trek again. Ketambe jungle trekking with wisma cinta alam home facebook.
Inca jungle trek peru machu picchu hiking adventure. My boyfriend and i did 3 days and 2 nights trek and despite having to sleep on very basic tents, we loved the rest. Recommended guides are john john from the jungle, has been doing this for 20 years. Mus the owner of leuser ketambe guesthouse arranged the trek for us. The trek was no walk in the park, and some sections were quite steep and slippery. Youre a lucky kidyouve had advantages all your life. This tour covers the area between ketambe, the main orangutan area trail labyrinth, campsite c1 and the hotsprings hs. Tours are tailored to you, day trips and over night multi day camping trips are available. It was definitely the highlight of our holiday in indonesia.
Jungle trekking adventures with safar ketambe s team. Personalized and friendly trekking guide in ketambe, at the entrance place to gunung leuser national park jhony jungle trek. Tours depart from ketambe and can be tailored to suit you, day trips or multi night trips staying in our basic camp tents. Jungle trekking in sumatra indonesia lonely planet forum. Ketambe jungle trekking in gunung leuser digital nomad updates. Since that time we also arrange jungle trekking tours through the rain forest of the. My boyfriend and i did a 3 day 2 night jungle trek in the ketambe jungle. All other bungalows and rooms are equipped with a double sized springbed with. Jungle tour with salman ketambe 2020 all you need to. 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. One is the trek to the beautiful jungle lake marpunga. 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.
We had one of the most memorable christmases ever in the ketambe jungle with one of the best christmas lunches well ever have. To book trekking tours, accommodation and private transport contact. Its also a place for relaxing, reading books, playing games chess, backgammon, cards and talking with other travelers or local people. He has a calm presence that animals are naturally drawn to. Ketambe is a small, quiet and remote city in the most south of aceh. 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. Theres a sense of pure elation when you finally spot an orangutan. Ketambe the road in ketambe, leading to the jungle treks. 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. Note that gurah area is not the same place as the village ketambe. I just ordered a comic adaptation of war and peace, and im looking for gone with the wind. People dont usually venture all the way to ketambe for the village, they come for the jungle.
Maharajah jungle trek animal kingdom attractions walt. At a peaceful campsite on a river bank your sweet dreams will be accompanied by the natural melodies of the jungle. Depending of you, there might be time to continue behind the hot springs to the former waterfall already collapsed, near. This means you can trek with only your day pack of personal items and water much more enjoyable.
I will guide you through the jungle of ketambe to discover lots of exotic flora and wild fauna. Jungle trekking adventures through the gunung leuser np to search for wild orangutans and experience the true jungle. There is several guest house found on the right or left side of the road. 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. It is his passion to share the beauty and fun of the wild jungle and all that live inside. Gunung leuser np jhony jungle trek forum indonesie besoin dinfos sur indonesie. 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. Directions and options for getting to ketambe village to start your trip. Biking, rafting, inca trail, zipline, hot spring and huayna picchu. Private transport from several places in noeth sumatra and aceh to ketambe can be organized. Note sample itinerary, based on gps trace of a past guest. In the morning you wake up to the sounds of monkeys, birds, insects and the ketambe river. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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. You should decide if you want to book a guide and accommodation separately or. 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.
About 3 kilometers forward gurah area is the former government owned gurah bungalows. Your trek will vary according to weather and other factors day 1 9am. Please get more information and book via email see contact. Tarzan and the jewels of opar by edgar rice burroughs, the son of tarzan by edgar rice burroughs, tarzan, lord of the. Half day jungle safari trek costs 1500 rupees as part of a group 5 people or about 2000 rupees as a single person. 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. Trekking adventure tours to see wild orangutans in the gunung leuser jungle. Its a fullday trip and the rapids arent really that intense so its much more attractive to the casual visitor.
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