Wonder Orangutan Sarawak Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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The Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is the biggest Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sarawak; established in 1975 as a sanctuary for the injured and orphaned orangutans. Together with the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah this is the most well known rehabilitation center for tourists to visit.
- Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Malaysia with an exciting trip to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre in Sarawak
- Discover facts about the local wildlife as you explore the Interpretation Area or the Botanical Research Center
- Meet the rehabilitated orangutans and learn more about their stories with a stop at the Orangutan Gallery
- Get a chance to see the orangutans that have not yet been released into the wild
- Travel with ease and comfortable to and from Kuching with a convenient transfer service from your hotel
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuching City Centre (5km radius).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up & drop off
English Speaking Driver
Boat & Guide fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fee
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Additional USD 40 surcharge for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
For over 20 years, the wardens here trained young orangutans, who had been orphaned or rescued from captivity, how to survive in the wild. The success of this program has left the surrounding forest reserve with a thriving population of healthy adolescent and young adult orangutans, who are now breeding in the wild. The program has been transferred to Matang Wildlife Centre, but Semenggoh is still home to its successful graduates, semi-wild orang utans, and their babies. They spend most of their time roaming the forest but frequently come back to the Centre for a free meal. If it is the fruiting season in the forest, some or even all of them may not come to feed. This in itself is a good sign and another step on the way to full rehabilitation. Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is home to semi–wild orang utans trained to fend for themselves in their natural surroundings.Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is home to semi–wild orang utans trained to fend for themselves in their natural surroundings.
Options
Marvellous Creature Orangutan
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable experience with the orangutans
Simoneroeder,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable day with the orangutans! Everything was perfectly organized, seeing the animals in their natural environment was impressive. A special thank you to our driver Wesley – friendly, reliable and with great knowledge. Highly recommended! ⸻ Title (English): Unique Experience with Great Guides Review (English): An unforgettable day with the orangutans! Everything was perfectly organized, and it was truly impressive to see the animals in their natural environment. A special thanks to our driver Wesley – friendly, reliable, and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
Visit to urang utangs
oliverb471,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely afternoon relaxation near Kuching. Children were ready for something else and this is a mist when you are in the area
Good organisation
annafO1626DL,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very well organized. Our guide was extremely dedicated and gave us a lot of interesting information about the orangutans. However, you could have Enterprised this tour on your own with a private driver. The way back to the accommodation seems a bit cumbersome – so it’s definitely recommended to organise a driver in advance.
Wonderful
anne m,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience to see an orangutan and so good to have excellent guide - able to learn so much and also great fun
Great experience
RPCVPanama,
Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From almost the minute we arrived we were able to observe a number of orangutans. We could not have imagined a better experience. In addition our guide was excellent.
Surrounded by Orangutans
MarilynSue M,
Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The orangutans were everywhere and almost seemed to pose for photos. The only negative is the tour group gave me a choice for pickup time and I selected 9 am. However, the feeding times are 8-10 and 2-4, so when we arrived, the morning feeing was over. I'm surprised they didn't realize that a 9 am pickup would not work - I certainly didn't know that. Luckily, I had a diver / guide who spent time with me until the 2 pm showing. This might not have worked for others.
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