Destinasi Indonesia September 2013 | Page 14

Check in Lodging at Rimba Ecolodge is not just to slumber. The place offered adventure, knowledge, insight and astonishing view. Y ou can have a different experience at Rimba Ecolodge, and it is worth trying. The lodge with the natural forest and river as its background offered life with fresh air and other impressive activities. Rimba Lodge is located near the Sekonyer River and the edge of Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kaliman­ tan. It is one of the most well known places in the world, a conservation for wild free Orangutan that are declining in numbers. Rimba Lodge can be reached only by boat or motor boat from Kumai Bay. The travel distance is one hour from Pangkalan Bun, the capi­ tal city of West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan. Staying at Rimba Lodge means to be ready to experi­ ence unforgettable moments. Surrounded by forest, we can listen to the birds chirp and sing, watch the butterflies dance, katydid, fireflies, even monkeys swinging on the trees. Exploring the jungle is possible but with a guide. Destinasi: Tanjung Puting Photo: Rimba Lodge Destinasi Indonesia | 12 Orangutan often waylay the tourists It only takes minutes to travel by boat to Tanjung Harapan, Orang­ utan’s feeding place, and to Camp Leakey to rest and take care of the paper work before entering Tanjung Puting National Park visiting area. Rimba Ecolodge offers a unique tour package for education. Camp Leakey Package and Pesalat Tour will take tourists to trace the Se­ konyer River and to witness the acts of illegal gold mining, log­ ging and hunting that destroyed the ecosystem and the habitat of Orangutan. There are 80% of the Orangutan’s habitat vanished in the last 20 years. “This is a battle between the industrial development, people’s living source, and biodiversity, said ” Gede Ori from Rimba Ecolodge. If the time allows, within four hours travel we can stop by Camp Leakey and Pesalat Reforestation Center. It is a natural area with an easy path to travel. We can go through marshland, dry land and dill area. If you are interested in plants you may take small tree home. While you are there you might see tiger on the tree branch­ es and honey bear. Don’t be scared they will not harm you unless they are threatened. The tour package is offered in various prices depending on the number of interested people. For Pesalat tour the price offered US$249/person for one person, US$149/person for two persons, US$116/person for three persons, US$99/person for four persons, US$89/person for five persons, US$83/person for six persons. There are other tour packages that range in price and schedule, such as 3 days and 2 nights lodging package including the activities. For more information you may visit http://rimbaecolodge. com/tours/ Room & Facilities 32 guestrooms (3 Diamonds, 12 Emeralds, 6 Amethysts, 4 Sapphires, 10 Rubies) Mosquito net and repellent Diamonds, Emeralds, Amethysts are equipped with AC and hot water Sapphires are equipped with hot water and fan Rubies are equipped with cold water and fan Restaurant Beverages at the lounge (alcohol is restricted by the local government) Rimba Ecolodge Transportation (additional expense) Tour guide to observe the birds and others Twin bed Western style bathrooms and toilet Fan in every room 13 Destinasi: Tanjung Puting Photo: Rimba Lodge Destinasi Indonesia | To Know Nature at Rimba Lodge Activities