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Kalimantan | Pangkalanbun Area
Pangkalanbun, a few kilometers upriver from
Kalimantan’s southern coastline, is visited by
travelers searching for a base from which to launch a
trek through the nearby Tanjung Puting National Park.
The town itself is a quiet backwater, offering banking
services, telecommunications, and shopping for basic
provisions. Accommodations here are simple but
sufficient, and restaurants serve decent local fare. The
park itself is truly impressive, offering visitors an
unforgettable experience of unspoiled nature. Its
300,000 hectares are home to a stunning range of rare
species, but without a doubt, the stars of the park are
the orangutans.
There are two rehabilitation and
research centers set up for the primates, Camp Leakey
and Tanjung Harapan. Visitors are welcome at both
places, and can watch the staff help reintroduce
orphaned or captured orangutans back into the wild. The
dedication of the staff and the stunning beauty of the
site and the animals are certain to touch the hearts of
anyone who visits.
Basic accommodations are available
within the park, which also boasts some beautiful
beaches where one can swim and watch the sun set over
the deep blue of the Java Sea.
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