5D4N Batang Ai Red Ape Trail with Iban Longhouse Stay and Lubok Kasai Jungle Camp

At 08:00 Hrs, your journey begins with a hotel pick-up in Kuching for a drive to the Batang Ai reservoir.

Along the way, enjoy a stop at Lachau Bazaar, where you can explore local shops and a small native market.

Lunch will be served at a local coffee shop before continuing the scenic drive.

You are expected to arrive at Batang Ai Lake between 13:30 to 14:00 Hrs, where you will board a longboat for an upriver journey to Nanga Sumpa.

Arrival at Nanga Sumpa is anticipated around 15:30 Hrs, depending on river conditions. Upon arrival, settle in at Borneo Adventure’s lodge, enjoy dinner, and visit the Nanga Sumpa longhouse.

Spend the evening on the ruai (common verandah) with the Iban people, learning about their culture, sharing stories, and sampling local rice wine before an overnight stay at Nanga Sumpa Lodge.

Start the day with an early wake-up call before departing Nanga Sumpa at 06:30 Hrs for a jungle trekking to find orang utans.

Follow a trail selected by your guide based on recent orang utan or nest sightings, trekking through their habitat for 2-3 hours before returning to the lodge.

Enjoy a late breakfast, then embark on a short 1-hour trek around 11:00 Hrs to spot more orang utans. Alternatively, explore the Nanga Sumpa longhouse, visit a nearby farm, or relax at the lodge.

After lunch, unwind at the lodge, take a refreshing swim in the river, or enjoy some free time at your leisure.

At 16:00 Hrs, set out on another jungle walk near Nanga Sumpa to search for orang utans and nests.

End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Nanga Sumpa Lodge.

Start the day with breakfast before departing Nanga Sumpa at 07:00 Hrs - 08:00 Hrs for a trek along the rainforest trails near Sepulau. Keep an eye out for orangutans, pig-tailed macaques, hornbills, and a variety of birds, with orangutan nests often visible along the trails.

Return to Nanga Sumpa around midday and enjoy lunch at the lodge. Then, continue the adventure with an upriver longboat journey to the picturesque Enseluai Waterfall. Upon arrival, take time to relax, swim, and soak in the stunning rainforest surroundings.

Afterwards, travel along the Delok River and into the Lalang River by boat to reach Lubok Kasai Jungle Camp. Settle in and enjoy some downtime with options to swim in the river or simply embrace the serene rainforest atmosphere. Orangutans may occasionally be spotted in this area, especially at dusk or dawn.

End the day with dinner at the camp and a peaceful evening appreciating the tranquillity of the forest. If the weather permits, you can also join a short night walk near the lodge.

Begin the fourth day with breakfast before heading out on another trek in search of orangutans. Activities and trail selections will be tailored based on sightings from the previous day in discussion with your guide for the best chances for wildlife encounters.

Return to Lubok Kasai for lunch, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon to relax or explore the serene surroundings.

At 16:00 Hrs, set out on nearby forest trails for another opportunity to spot orangutans and other wildlife.

Return to the camp before dusk, ending the day with dinner and a peaceful overnight stay at Lubok Kasai Camp.

Begin the day with breakfast at the camp.

At 08:30 Hrs, depart on a downstream journey to the Batang Ai Lake jetty, which takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.

Continue the journey overland back to Kuching, with a lunch stop along the way. Arrival in Kuching is expected around 16:30 Hrs, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.