This place is the tropical rainforest heritage of Sumatra, also listed as one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites. The surrounding rainforest is home to other species including Sumatran leopards, rhinos, pangolins, and many more. The main goal is to protect the remaining red-haired apes from the devastating species decline. Orangutan Sanctuary Bukit LawangĪs the main Orangutan sanctuary in Sumatra, Bukit Lawang was established in 1973- 2002 by a Swiss-based organization. Staying in the guesthouse allows you to have a refreshing morning and jungle atmosphere with monkey guests stopping by your balcony now and then. People love just to sit back and relax on the hammock near the riverbank, lying to hear the peaceful river flow sounds, or enjoy Indonesian cuisine in the nearby restaurant. This lovely tourist village also provides retreating activities for all. Once you get there, there’s not only Sumatra Orangutan to visit, but also exploring flora and fauna, and other activities like jungle trekking, rafting to experience. The place is known to be the largest Orangutan sanctuary in Sumatra, with more than 5,000 species living in the area.įrom the city center of Medan, Bukit Lawang is 3 hours away. 4 Day Bukit Lawang Orangutan Trek Itinerary How to Get Bukit Lawangīukit Lawang resides in a small village about 90 km northwest of Medan, adjacent to the bank of the Bohorok river and just right on the outskirts of Mount Leuser tropical rainforest. Bukit Lawang used to be a rehabilitation center for orangutans who have been illegally captured before being reintroduced to their natural habitat. This ecotourism is celebrated for its jungle adventure, and also makes the main east point to enter Mount Leuser National Park which is home to large species from flora to fauna. And Bukit Lawang, which is also part of Mount Leuser National Park, together with Tanjung Puting National Park, and Samboja Lestari in Kalimantan are among the places to protect orangutans in wildlife. Sumatran Orangutan faces the critical danger of extinction. Bukit Lawang Orangutan sanctuary in Sumatra provides a heaven for endangered species to live in their natural habitat.
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