Half Day Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is the best place in Sarawak to view semi-wild orangutans who have been rescued from captivity and trained to survive in the surrounding forest reserve. The rehabilitated animals roam freely in the rainforest and return at feeding times and thanks to its successful breeding programme, there is a good possibility of experiencing one of the most heartwarming sights in Borneo of an orangutan mother with a young baby. The centre is a 30-minute drive from Kuching and another 20 minutes by foot passing ethno-botanical gardens with their unique collection of rainforest plants.
Route
- Duration: 3 hours, with departure at 7.30 am;
- As the orangutan in Semenggoh are semi-wild, sightings cannot be guaranteed. At certain time of year when sightings are less likely, the tour will revert to Matang Wildlife Centre, where captive animals are undergoing rehabilitation;
- All tours using Deluxe Vehicle with arrangement pick up from Damai Beach will apply of two-way transfer charges, Damai – City Centre – Damai;
- This trail programme is operated daily on private and shared basis with English speaking assistance or with separate licenced guide. 7 Pax and above will be provided with separate English – speaking guide;
- Seat-in-Coach tours are operated daily with English-speaking guide;
- Seat-in-Coach tours refers to group size of minimum 2 Pax, unless stated otherwise below;
- Seat-in-Coach tours, with pick-up from Damai areas will apply additional surcharge.
- Electric Buggy Shuttle Service at the centre (return transfer);
- Tours and transfers with English-speaking assistance;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
This is one of our Sustainable Trails, an excursion that maximises positive impacts on local communities and minimises negative impacts on the environment in the following ways:
- Transport alternatively – Most of the day is spent wandering around Semenggoh Rehabilitation Centre, with only a short return transfer to get there;
- Experience meaningfully – The centre’s ranger provides unique information and insights about the centre’s activities and the species that live there;
- Make a difference – Your visit to the Semenggoh Rehabilitation Centre raises valuable funds for the conservation of the species under their care.
