Sumatra Orangutan is Primate wildlife habitat in Sumatra rain forest jungle. The most popular entrance to see is from Bukit Lawang Village. can reach around 2.5-3 hours from Medan by car.
orangutans can found only at Sumatra and Kalimantan. At Sumatra their habitat is in the Rain forest of bukit barisan hill of sumatra and leuser mount national park
Bukit lawang is the most welknown gate for treking to see orangutan strait border to Leuser National park just lest than 1 kmr
2.5 -3 hours drive from medan can reach to bukit lawang pass by mostly Palm Plantation and Rubber plantations belong to Company and Locals
on the way you can stop to see locals to harvest the Palm and Rubber. Normally we will see many lorry on the road carry palm to factory
About Sumatra Orangutan
The Sumatran orangutan, scientifically known as Pongo abelii, is a critically endangered species found only in the north of the Indonesian island of Sumatra¹. They are one of the three species of orangutans and are known for their distinctive reddish hair and intelligent use of tools for foraging¹.
Sumatran orangutans are almost exclusively arboreal, living among the trees of tropical rainforests. They have closer social ties compared to their Bornean cousins, which is attributed to mass fruiting events where groups can come together to feed². Adult males are typically solitary, while females are accompanied by their offspring².
Unfortunately, the Sumatran orangutan faces several threats, including habitat loss due to deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, and conflicts with humans. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect these ‘people of the forest’ and their habitat².
How To Go on orangutan tour?
To go on an orangutan tour in Sumatra, you can consider the following options:
- Enos Tour Medan offers ethical jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra. They focus on eco-friendly tours and activities that support local communities and wildlife conservation efforts¹.
- Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys provides ecological tours in collaboration with local partners and ethical guides. They offer a variety of treks that suit different fitness levels and allow visitors to observe orangutans and other wildlife².
- Sumatra Orangutan Discovery also offers ethical jungle trekking starting from Bukit Lawang. Their certified guides will help you explore the rainforest and see the Sumatran orangutan and other wildlife³.
- Sumatra Expeditions has exclusive tours through the Mount Leuser National Park, including a four-day trek where you can encounter wild orangutans, Thomas’ leaf monkeys, and various bird species⁴.
Before booking a tour, it’s important to research and choose a responsible tour operator that practices sustainable tourism and supports orangutan conservation. Enjoy your adventure!
Source:
(1) Day trip Bukit Lawang Tour …. https://enostour.com/trip/day-trip-bukit-lawang/
(2) Sumatra Orangutan Tour | Wildlife Adventures by Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys. https://sumatracheekymonkeys.com/.
(3) Ethical Jungle Trekking | Sumatra Orangutan Discovery | Bukit Lawang. https://www.sumatraorangutandiscovery.com/.
(4) Sumatra Expeditions. https://www.sumatraorangutanexpeditions.com/.
(1) Sumatran orangutan – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumatran_orangutan.
(2) Sumatran Orangutan | Species | WWF – World Wildlife Fund. https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/sumatran-orangutan.
