Sumatra Jungle orangutan trekking

Our Jungle adventures are for travellers looking to experience the wild beauty of the Sumatran jungle on single and multi-day treks suitable for all fitness levels and ages. Whether you want a challenging hike through tropical mountains, rivers and waterfalls, are hoping to find orangutans and other wildlife, or simply wish to relax in the natural hotsprings, Ketambe is the ideal place to begin your journey into the jungle.

About the trek

See packages, what's included, what to bring and a general itinerary

What you might see

Places and animals that can be found in the Gunung Leuser National Park

How to get here

Directions and options for getting to Ketambe village to start your trip

Exploring the Gunung Leuser

The orangutan population local to Ketambe has about 20-30 individuals that live completely free and wild. They travel among the treetops, eating the native fruits and making nests to sleep in each night. If you are lucky you may catch sight of a mother and baby, or the big alpha male with his huge cheek pads. This jungle is also home to macaques, gibbons, Thomas Leaf monkeys, hornbills, snakes, giant squirrels, civet cats, binturongs, colugos, owls, mouse deer, sun bears, fruit bats, clouded leopards, gliding lizards, elephants and a myriad of bizarre insects. Although many are very rare to find, you never know what you will see here.

Reviews from our past guests

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Best trekking guide Sumatra

Nuryn

September 2018

We could not have found a better guide for the trek! We saw many orangutans in the trek! Safar knows what he is doing! He found orangutans in places that were impossible to see...At the very, very top of trees! His team is incredible too! Everything was delicious! We cannot explain in words how amazing the trek was. But for sure, Safar is the best guide you could have. I would not hesitate to do the trek with Safar! We are just HAPPY!

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Marcel

June 2019

We went for 2 nights and 3 days jungle trek and it was amazing and one of the best experiences. Safar is such a great and funny guy. We always felt safe and he knows so much about all kind of plants and animals. We enjoyed the food a lot, especially the dinner sitting next to an open fire in the jungle really gives you a sense of peace. Big recommendation for Safar and his team!

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Kolin

January 2020

Trekking in the Jungle of Gunung Leuser National Park with Safar was one of the most memorable trips we have ever taken! Safar is knowledgeable, passionate and kind in every sense of the word. He knows this jungle like the back of his hand, and loves to share everything it has to offer. We learned so much from him and had the opportunity to see about 9 orangutan, some white-handed gibbons, Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, tons of butterflies and lots of other amazing creatures.

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Reza

May 2022

This was an experience of a lifetime! Our only goal was to spend time "off the map" surrounded by ancient primary rainforest. But this exceeded any and all expectations! We did a 4D3N adventure and enjoyed every last moment. Safar, his friend, Rijal, and brother, Sabri, were incredible hosts. I found myself missing them in the days/weeks after the trip. I've done long/arduous hikes in tough conditions, but this is a different kind of hard. Felt like Rambo in the jungle. This kind of experience is hard to beat. It sets a high bar for future trips. Two words to describe the adventure: Primitive Luxury.

Orangutan Treks in Sumatra

Graeme

December 2022

My teenage daughter and I did an amazing 4-day/3-night trek with Safar in December. Safar spotted so much wildlife for us. Safar's determination to find interesting things for us to see extended to pointing out the unusual insects, millipedes, etc. we came across along the way. The trek was definitely great value. If you are interested in wildlife and exploring the Sumatran jungle, don't hesitate to book a trek with Safar. He knows the jungle and its animals well, and seems genuinely interested in making sure his guests have a great experience.

Best place to see wild orangutans

Marion

July 2023

Wonderful trek with Safar and his team! Impeccable waste management and ethics, respectful observations of wildlife. The encounter with the orangutans is striking, but the jungle is also full of other fascinating animals... Few people, a passionate guide eager to pass on his knowledge, tasty food and hot springs in which to bask. Respectful tourism to be 100% encouraged to show the economic benefits of the activity and curb deforestation for the benefit of palm oil production... Our best experience in Indonesia so far

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Get in Touch

To organise & book dates for your trekking adventure, send an email to sumatrajungle@gmail.com

Meeting in Ketambe

Jl. Kutacane - Belangkejeren km 32

Ketambe, Kutacane, Aceh Tenggara, Indonesia

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Our Jungle trekking team can be reached by phone, email, Whatsapp, or Facebook messenger.

MobileĀ +62 812-6378-4862 (Safar)

Whatsapp +61 413 568 750 (Jenna)