Semenggoh Orangutan Centre from Kuching

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is located 24km from the centre of Kuching. This orangutan rehabilitation centre trains orphaned or rescued orangutans how to survive in the wild. Over 20 orangutans live in forest within the nature reserve and often return to the centre at feeding times. You will visit the feeding area to watch the orangutans come down from the trees for a free meal.

We support animal care centers, your booking helps us in contributing USD10 to the center's affords. Whitesocks Pay It Forward Initiative

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants free of charge, no seat

A minimum of 2 person per booking is required

A maximum of 15 people per booking allowed

Advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

1 water

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre

Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre situated about a 30-minute drive from Kuching. Here the Orangutans are being nurtured to re-adapt themselves to the jungle life. It is also home to numerous baby orangutan, born in the wild to rehabilitated mothers, a further testament to the success of the program. You will have to chance to observe the semi-wild orangutans coming out of the forest for the feeding time. Before arriving at the feeding platform, you will have a brief experience walking through the amazing untouched rainforest. As a result of its success, Semenggoh's role has changed and it is nowadays a center for the study of orangutan biology and behavior. A visit to Semenggoh is a once a lifetime experience to see semi-wild orangutan, ranging from tiny infants and boisterous adolescents to dignified mature adults, enjoying life in a secure natural habitat. This tour includes return transfers to your accommodation. You may choose a morning or afternoon departure. Please note: the feeding sessions take place at approximately 9:00 to 9:30am and 3:00 to 3:30pm.

3 hours•Admission Not Included

Options

Kuching City Hotels

Morning Departure / Afternoon : Tour includes English speaking guide, entrance fee, and 1 drinking water. Departing at 7.30am / 2pm
Pickup included

Outskirts Hotels

Surcharge: Outskirt hotels. Damai Beach Resort , Permai Rainforest Resort , The Culvert Resort Hotel Kuching , Cove 55
Pickup included

Reviews

4.42

50 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Patricia N,
Aug 11, 2024
- Viator
4.00
You can see the orangutans but it feels only semi-wild as they are called in each day. They are also quite far away.
Orangutans in their natural environment
Stewart W,
Jun 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Our first look at orangutans and being so close. Please keep protecting the orangutans, they’re such intelligent beings.
Semenggoh Orangutan centre Kuching
shona h,
Mar 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We were so lucky to see so many Orangutans… it can be a hit or a miss. Kuching is a beautiful city and I recommend a visit to this park while you are there
Amazing experience, memories for life, great guide.
Lisa E,
Jul 11, 2023
- Viator
5.00
From the minute Rick picked us up to the second he returned us to our hotel, he was a mind of information. History of Sarawak, places to see, I do about places we passed and then semenggoh it's self, telling us all about the park the different orang utans. We had the most amazing experience of seeing 2 in 2 different areas. The main area where we watched ganya playing in the trees and the ropes on the way to the feeding area. Finally Anuar the 2nd alpha male came down just as we were leaving . Worth a life time of memories.
Excellent experience
Assad N,
Jul 1, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Prior the the tour, I was given clear communications via whatsapp from the organiser (Edwin) in to know what to expect in terms of tour joining instructions. This efficiency was much appreciated. We were picked up from our hotel by our guide (Antoni) exactly on time and driven to the centre, with interesting information on the background of the centre and Kuching itself given to us along the way by Antoni. We were given clear instructions on what to expect from the morning and how to behave (e.g. to not make noise to disturb the orang utans). At the centre we were driven up to the feeding centre in electric buggies, saving a long hot walk and ensuring we got there in time for the morning feeding session which maximised our chances of seeing the orang utans. Antoni accompanied us throughout the tour, and the park rangers were also very much present at the centre itself. Whilst it cannot be guaranteed that orang utans will be seen on any particular occasion, we were lucky enough to see 6 in total, in 2 feeding locations. All in all it was a successful and enjoyable trip.