Gunung Leuser National Park ( Bukit Lawang ) |
Bukit Lawang is a small tourist village at the bank of the Bahorok River in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
The village of Bukit Lawang
provides the main access point into the Gunung Leuser National Park,
one of only two remaining natural habitats for the Sumatran orag-utan.
Bukit Lawang is located approximately 80km North West of the city Medan. The easiest and cheapest way to get to Bukit Lawang
is by bus from Pinang Baris Bus Station in Medan. Get a taxi to drop
you off at the station (which is often just a collection of buses at the
side of the road) and ask for the bus to Bukit Lawang.
The journey takes approximately three hours and the bus attracts jungle
guides seeking to sell jungle trips to tourists/backpackers.
Bukit Lawang
is well known for the Bohorok Orang utan Sanctuary. The centre has a
successful track record of reintegrating orang-utans into the
wilderness. Visitors to Bukit Lawang
can take the short walk to the orang-utan feeding platorm, located just
inside the National Park, which provides an amazing opportunity to view
semi wild orang-utans.
Gunung Leuser National Park ( Bukit Lawang ) |
Orangutan Expedition
tours offers you the once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the
indigenous wildlife of the North Sumatran rainforest.
Gunung
Leuser National Park is one of only a few places left in the world,
from where you can still see the Sumatran orangutan in the wild as well
as a whole host of other wildlife. Gibbons, Elephants, Hornbills, Thomas
Leaf monkeys, Macaques and the Sumatran Tiger are just a handful of the
thousand animal and plant species unique to this ecosystem.
We
are a Sumatran based organization seeking to create an example of high
standard sustainable tourism within this area. Responsible tourism
offers the opportunity to aid the conservation of the environment whilst
improving the welfare of local people. Our goal is to provide a high
quality of experience for the visitor and maintain the quality of the
environment of which both our community and the visitors depend.
We
create tailor made expeditions and treks to suit everyone from the most
adventurous explorer to those wishing for a more gentle introduction to
the jungle. Ideal for singles and small groups, budget backpackers or
those looking for more luxury. We can cater to the traveller already on
the road or those looking for a custom made holiday adventure.
Choose
from our many tours and expeditions to design your own itinerary. Our
highly experienced guides can take you on a trek, from just a few hours
or for as long as two weeks. We also organise experiences of the jungle
from different perspectives; take an off road trip to visit the
Elephants of Tangakhan or enjoy exhilarating white water rafting on the
Wampu river.
If trekking isn’t
your thing we can organise for you to visit the Orangutan feeding
platform in Bukit Lawang. Choose a more relaxed itinerary with overland
visits to Berastagi or the stunning Lake Toba.
All
tour durations are flexible according to your schedule and budget. We
can advise on flights, arrange airport transfers and accommodation for
the duration of your stay.
Gunung Leuser National Park ( Bukit Lawang ) |