Semenggoh Wildlife Centre: Orangutan Discovery from Kuching

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is the biggest Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sarawak; established in 1975 as a sanctuary for the injured and orphaned orangutans. Together with the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah this is the most well known rehabilitation center for tourists to visit.

- Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Malaysia with an exciting trip to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre in Sarawak
- Discover facts about the local wildlife as you explore the Interpretation Area or the Botanical Research Center
- Meet the rehabilitated orangutans and learn more about their stories with a stop at the Orangutan Gallery
- Get a chance to see the orangutans that have not yet been released into the wild
- Travel with ease and comfortable to and from Kuching with a convenient transfer service from your hotel

What's Included

English Speaking Driver
Admission to : Semenggoh Wildlife Center
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel or Port pickup & drop off (please select the correct pickup point during booking)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Additional USD 40 surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable.
Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuching City Centre (1km radius). An additional USD 40 surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    For over 20 years, the wardens here trained young orangutans, who had been orphaned or rescued from captivity, how to survive in the wild. The success of this programme has left the surrounding forest reserve with a thriving population of healthy adolescent and young adult orang utans, who are now breeding in the wild. The programme has been transferred to Matang Wildlife Centre, but Semenggoh is still home to its successful graduates, semi-wild orang utans and their babies. They spend most of their time roaming the forest but frequently come back to the Centre for a free meal. If it is the fruiting season in the forest, some or even all of them may not come to feed. This in itself is a good sign and another step on the way to full rehabilitation. Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is home to semi – wild orang utans where they are trained to fend for themselves in their natural surrounding. Some or even all the orang utans may not come to the centre to feed ( 0900hrs / 1500hrs ) especially if it is fruiting season in the forest.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuching City Centre (1km radius). An additional USD 40 surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
  • Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Supplied by Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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