Sun Bear Sanctuary
Highlights
- Samboja Lestari Sun Bear & Orangutan Reintroduction Program set in a 2,000 hectare reserve of unique, regenerating rainforest.
- Home of sun bears and orangutans, most of whom are being prepared for release to the wild.
- As a Sun Bear Volunteer, you’ll participate in our enrichment and welfare program creating enrichment items for sun bears & orangutans to play with and enjoy.
- Work and live in the forest, immersing yourself in the culture.
- Stay at the stunning Samboja Eco-Lodge, a very comfortable place where rooms are air-conditioned, relaxing and homely.
- Samboja Lestari Sun Bear & Orangutan Reintroduction Program set in a 2,000 hectare reserve of unique, regenerating rainforest.
- Home of sun bears and orangutans, most of whom are being prepared for release to the wild.
- As a Sun Bear Volunteer, you’ll participate in our enrichment and welfare program creating enrichment items for sun bears & orangutans to play with and enjoy.
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About the program
Experience the amazing wildlife of Borneo at this animal rehabilitation center filled with animals including sun bears & orangutans.
Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers are offering a chance to embark on an exciting journey into the heart of the Bornean tropical rainforest.
Samboja Lestari is located in a 2,000 hectare reserve of unique, regenerating rainforest. Relatively unknown, it is located just outside of the jostling city of ...
Typical day
- At 7am, your day kicks off with a scrumptious Indonesian breakfast before work starts at 8am. Choose to either have a lazy morning or embark on a trip to the local market to purchase fresh vegetables.
- After the mornings activities, the volunteers head to the forest to create innovative enrichment ...
Free-time activities
Throughout your stay, you'll be able to engage in various activities in your free time, including a cruise along the Black River to observe Proboscis Monkeys in their natural surroundings, a canopy walk in Bukit Bangkirai, a tour of the Sunga Wain Forest, and an excursion to the nearby night market ...
Requirements
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Details on arrival
1 week program on request
2 week program: Arrive Sunday. Depart Saturday.
Start dates for 2 week duration:
Sunday 17/11/2024 - Saturday 30/11/2024
Sunday 01/12/2024 - Saturday 14/12/2024
Sunday 05/01/2025 - Saturday 18/01/2025
Sunday 19/01/2025 - Saturday 01/02/2025
Sunday 02/02/2025 - Saturday 15/02/2025
Sunday 16/02/2025 - Saturday 01/03/2025
Sunday 02/03/2025 - Saturday 15/03/2025
Sunday 16/03/2025 - Saturday 29/03/2025
Start dates for 4 week duration:
Sunday 01/12/2024 - Saturday 18/01/2025
Sunday 19/01/2025 - Saturday 15/02/2025
Sunday 16/02/2025 - Saturday 15/03/2025
Send us a message to enquire for dates for 2025/2026 season.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers
Non-profit - founded in 2011
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