- Semenggoh Nature Reserve - 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.
Tour start and proceed for 20 minutes’ drive to Semenggoh Wildlife Centre. The Centre is the biggest Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Sarawak that established in 1975 as a sanctuary for the injured and orphaned Orang Utans. These animals are trained or re-trained to survive in their natural habitat. They learn how to forage for natural food and build nests in the trees. However there are few that will never re-learn their wild skills due to their long association with and resulting dependence on humans. Take a walk on the trails and try to spot semi-wild Orang Utans. There are feeding times scheduled every day at the feeding platform. However always bear in mind that the main aim of the Centre is to return these animals back into their habitat. Do not be disappointed if you do not see any roaming the jungles or coming back to feed as this means they are able to forage on their own and do not need human assistance.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center (1km radius)
- 30% surcharge during super peak/festive seasons, payable on travel day
- English-speaking driver provided
- Air-conditioned vehicle for your comfort
- 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
The largest Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sarawak, the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, was established in 1975 as a safe haven for wounded and orphaned orangutans. Along with the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah, it is one of the most renowned centres for tourists to visit.
- Experience the abundant wildlife of Malaysia on a thrilling journey to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre in Sarawak
- Uncover facts about the region’s animals as you traverse the Interpretation Area or the Botanical Research Center
- Encounter the rehabilitated orangutans and delve into their histories by visiting the Orangutan Gallery
- Grab the opportunity to sight orangutans that haven’t yet been reintroduced to their natural habitat
- Travel comfortably and conveniently to and from Kuching, with an easy transfer service from your hotel
- Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
- 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.
- Super peak / festive season will be during New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Labour Day, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Haji, Wesak Day, Gawai Dayak, National Day, Malaysia Day & Christmas Day
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
