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    Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
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    Semenggoh Wildlife Centre

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    At the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, about 20 to 25 kilometers south of Kuching, rehabilitated orangutans roam freely in the reserve's forest.

    by Felix Gillen

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    At the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, about 20 to 25 kilometers south of Kuching, rehabilitated orangutans roam freely in the reserve's forest. Twice daily, rangers offer fruit at a feeding platform; whether and how many animals visit is up to them.Feeding Times: mornings from 9 to 10 AM and afternoons from 3 PM for about half an hourAdmission: 10 RM for foreign adults, 5 RM for childrenNote: Sightings are not guaranteed, especially when the forest offers abundant food

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    Semenggoh Wildlife Centre

    1Semenggoh Wildlife Centre

    The feeding station in the forest of the Nature Reserve, where rangers lay out food for the free-roaming orangutans mornings and afternoons. From the entrance, it's a 20 to 25-minute walk; access is only possible with a valid ticket.
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    Semenggoh Park Entrance

    2Semenggoh Park Entrance

    Main entrance of the reserve on Jalan Puncak Borneo with a ticket counter and the stop for bus K6 from Kuching. From here, you walk to the feeding station or take the electric buggy for a fee.
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    Semenggoh Nature Reserve

    3Semenggoh Nature Reserve

    The nature reserve south of Kuching, in whose forest the rehabilitated orangutans of the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre live freely. Access is via the main entrance on Jalan Puncak Borneo.
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    Arrival

    From Kuching, the K6 bus goes to the entrance for RM 3.50, but only roughly every three hours between 7:15 AM and 4:15 PM; check the current timetable. Grab or a taxi are more convenient (around RM 40 one-way, arrange return beforehand), or a shuttle organised by hotels and tour operators.

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    Nearby

    Kuching

    Kuching

    Kuching, the capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak in western Borneo, is a compact city on the Sarawak River, featuring buildings from the White Rajahs era, Chinese shop houses, and a long waterfront promenade. It is the best starting point for orangutans, proboscis monkeys, and the national parks in western Borneo.In the city: Waterfront, Main Bazaar, Borneo Cultures Museum, Fort MargheritaExcursions: Bako National Park, orangutans at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Sarawak Cultural VillageTravel time: year-round; most rain falls from November to February
    Sarawak

    Sarawak

    Sarawak in western Borneo is Malaysia's largest state. Here you'll find the Mulu and Niah Caves (both UNESCO-listed), Bako National Park's proboscis monkeys, Semenggoh's semi-wild orangutans, and Iban longhouses. The capital Kuching, on the Sarawak River, is the starting point.
    Bako National Park

    Bako National Park

    The Bako National Park, at the tip of a peninsula north of Kuching, is Sarawak's oldest and a manageable 27 square kilometers. On short hiking trails, you'll spot proboscis monkeys, bearded pigs, and pitcher plants; along the coast, sea-sculpted sandstone cliffs. All just over an hour's journey by bus and boat from Kuching.Tip: Most animals are active early mornings or late afternoonsEquipment: Sturdy shoes and at least two liters of water; paths can be steep and root-filledSwimming: Prohibited at beaches due to saltwater crocodiles and jellyfish
    Sarawak Cultural Village

    Sarawak Cultural Village

    The Sarawak Cultural Village, located at the foot of Gunung Santubong, approximately 35 kilometers north of Kuching, is an open-air museum featuring the traditional houses of Sarawak's main ethnic groups. Twice daily, there is a cultural show with music and dances.Cultural Show: usually at 11:30 AM and 4 PM, approx. 45 minutes; please check current times and admission prices beforehandFestival: The Rainforest World Music Festival takes place here at the end of June
    Batang Ai National Park

    Batang Ai National Park

    The Batang Ai National Park is located approximately 250 kilometers east of Kuching, beside a large reservoir in the interior of Sarawak. Orangutans, gibbons, and hornbills live in the rainforest, and around the lake, Iban live in longhouses, which you can visit on tours.Getting there: a long drive from Kuching to the reservoir, then onwards by longboatTip: Day trips and overnight stays in longhouses can be booked through local tour operators

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