Semenggoh Orangutan Center & Sarawak Cultural Village
Overview
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8 hours
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Semenggoh Rehabilitation Center, a temporary home for displaced Orang Utans that have been rescued from captivity and young orphaned primates. These animals are re-trained to survive in their natural habitat. They learn how to forage for natural food and build nests in the trees. Many have been returned into the surrounding area. Take a walk on the trails and try to spot semi-wild Orang Utans. There are feeding times scheduled everyday at the feeding platfoam.
24KM from Kuching City marks the Sarawak Cultural Village, an award winning ‘living’ museum spreading over a 17 acre site at the foothills of Mount Santubong. The cultural village showcases the tribal lifestyles lived by the many ethnic groups that lace the beautiful Land of Hornbills, Sarawak. There are about 150 people living in the village, demonstrating traditional daily activities for you to experience the arts, crafts, games and delicacies of the 7 major ethnic groups.
Tour purchase contributes USD10 to Semenggoh
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Things to Bring Along:
Extra Water Bottle
Day Pack
Insect Repellent
Sun Screen Lotion
Camera
Hat / Cap
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Return Hotel Tour Transfer
Transfer by Air-Conditioned MiniVan
Tour Guide
Whitesocks Pay It Forward Initiative USD10
1 Water Bottle per person
Foods & Drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
The center has an healthy and thriving population of semi wild orangutans that spend most of the time roaming the forest reserve but return to the center during feeding time.
Sarawak Cultural Village
At Sarawak Cultural Village you will be introduce to local cultures and their unique lifestyles of the every major ethnic groups in Sarawak.
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Semenggoh Orangutan Center & Sarawak Cultural Village
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Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mr. Don our tour guide...
Benjamin S,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mr. Don our tour guide was highly knowledgeable on everything about Sarawak History Culture Wildlife Etc. He made the day a truly educational and enlightening experience.
Very nice experience! Recommended!
MarcoT,
Aug 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00The Sarawak Cultural Village is absolutely worth to visit! Very nice and interesting place! Also the Semenggoh Orangutan Center, while you should be aware of the timing of when they feed the Orangutan to try to see them.
A tour that captures the beauty of both the cultural and natural heritage of Sarawak
Adrian L,
Aug 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00I was worried that Sarawak Cultural Village would be a place that was too contrived or exploitative...but was wowed as it really showcased Sarawak's diverse cultures beautifully, culminating in a scintillating hour-long performance. Lunch wasn't included but the food at the in-house restaurant was really good and at very fair prices. While I have seen many orangutans in zoos, seeing them in the wild at Semenggoh in the afternoon was a completely different experience. It was fascinating (and heartbreaking at times) hearing the stories of the different orangutans. Our guide Dorrita was knowledgeable about both places. Being from the Iban tribe herself, she was particularly well-placed to shed light on many aspects of tribal culture.
Greedy Company so we missed out seeing the Show at the Cultural Village
Sarah R,
Jun 3, 2023
- Viator
2.00Orangutang experience was good although a 7.30am pick up instead of 8am. Due to Company being greedy we then dropped guests back to the hotel in Kuching which meant we got to the cultural centre at 11.40am and missed the 11.30am show. Had lunch and wandered round the Cultural village which was quite good but guide was trying to make it all last and go slow because the next show was 4pm and that would mean not back into Kuching until nearly 6pm. Given we'd left the hotel at 7.30am that morning we had to miss the show.
Great way to get a glimpse of Sarawak Culture
Meghna D,
Jul 1, 2022
- Viator
5.00We had a lovely time on this tour - great way to get a brief understanding of the Sarawak Native Culture. Mr kent, our guide, was very informative and attentive. He explained us the tribal rituals and characteristics well. Dont miss the performance at the end. We were also lucky to see a mother Chimpanzee and her two babies at the Orangutan center but not much to explore there otherwise
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