Semenggoh Orangutan Centre from Kuching
4.5
Semenggoh Orangutan Centre from Kuching
By Magunatip Holidays
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Driver/guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- 1 water
What's not included- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11036P45- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11036P45
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- 1Semenggoh 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.
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- Alex L0 contributionsOrang Utan in wildlifeIt is worth visiting. Need to check the time of feeding beforehand. We made a trip and reached there about 11 am unfortunately we are not allowed to enter. We can only enter at noon 2pm.Written August 21, 2024
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Sarah D
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
The orangutan park was great however the bus picked us up late then we drove around Kuching picking up other visitors for another hour. We arrived gone 230 when the slot was 2-4. Much cheaper and efficient to get a Grab or taxi and pay 35RM for entry yourself.
We were an hour away which was quite far but wouldn't have been as bad if we hadn't had to drive around Kuching.
We were an hour away which was quite far but wouldn't have been as bad if we hadn't had to drive around Kuching.
Written August 7, 2024
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g4georgeSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia70 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
I came to Kuching expressly to see this Orangutan Centre and was not disappointed.
I booked through "Ooo Haa Adventure Tours" and the cost was 125RM.
Collected from Ranee Hotel (this was close to where I was actually staying) in a minivan with 6 other travelers. Takes minimum of about 45 minutes to get there and the guide arranges your entry ticket and a ride on a motor train to get to the feeding site.
After a brief introductory talk by a ranger the food is laid out on a feeding platform, and you wait in anticipation.
We saw 5 orangutans (very large male, a smaller male, a juvenile male and a mother and baby - OMG - so excited and privileged.
Apparently, it is sometimes very "hit and mis" as to whether the animals indulge us with their presence and the people who came for the morning feeding session only saw 2 orangutans (but two is infinitely preferable to none).
No complaints about anything - I loved the experience and was thankful to/for the Ooo Haa Adventure Tour.
I booked through "Ooo Haa Adventure Tours" and the cost was 125RM.
Collected from Ranee Hotel (this was close to where I was actually staying) in a minivan with 6 other travelers. Takes minimum of about 45 minutes to get there and the guide arranges your entry ticket and a ride on a motor train to get to the feeding site.
After a brief introductory talk by a ranger the food is laid out on a feeding platform, and you wait in anticipation.
We saw 5 orangutans (very large male, a smaller male, a juvenile male and a mother and baby - OMG - so excited and privileged.
Apparently, it is sometimes very "hit and mis" as to whether the animals indulge us with their presence and the people who came for the morning feeding session only saw 2 orangutans (but two is infinitely preferable to none).
No complaints about anything - I loved the experience and was thankful to/for the Ooo Haa Adventure Tour.
Written August 31, 2024
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WorldTravellers021
Devizes, UK338 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Very disappointing visit. Whilst there is no guarantee of seeing the gorgeous orangutans we sit through a 20 minute briefing on the do’s and dont’s and then it falls flat because no orangutan in site. Having been to Sepilok we felt this was a waste of time and money. All there was, was a small presentation video room and a few photos - not even a shop to buy stuff, though there was a stall seller in car park. They should make this a more interesting centre if you are unable to see an orangutan. Felt so flat and will not go again.
Written December 1, 2023
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Dear Sir, Madam,
Good Day
I am very sorry for your disappointment. Semenggoh Center has been establish since the 1980's , dedicated to rehabilitating Orangutans. having visitor such as your good self contributes to the upkeep of this center. We are truly sorry they were no Orangutans although the Fruit Buffet was set up daily. As the orangutans mature from the rehabilitation program , they are release to the Semenggoh Forest Reserve. Freely to roam the forest canopy and return to the center for a fruit buffet. Fruit trees in the forest with it's scents of different fruit trees may have the Orangutans swinging from tree to trees searching for the fruit.
On your next trip to Borneo , please visit Sandakan . Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary.
We look forward to serve you again.
Written February 19, 2024
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Patrick3678
Amsterdam, The Netherlands2 contributions
Stunning experience! We saw 5 oerang oetans including a young babe (born in Jan-22) at the morning feeding. You can get really close and see them grab/eat fruit laid out by the staff. Staff btw are very friendly and really teach you about the the oerang oetans. Would definitely recommend: 10/10.
Written August 24, 2022
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Dear Sir
We are so happy you have enjoyed this short tour we have compiled on Semenggoh. The center goes way back when it was a center for rehabilitation for Orang Utans. Many have graduate and return to the wild but still return to the center for the fruit buffet.
Please share your experience with others , until we serve you again on your next visit.
From all of us in Magunatip Holidays
'see you soon'
Written August 25, 2022
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jennybuko
Gran Canaria, Spain174 contributions
The work done there by the rangers and the organization is great! They set clear rules about how you should behave and they enforce them! We were lucky and were able to observe several orangs, even a mother with her young. It was just a shame that all the trails were closed, it wasn't stated why. You could only move on the road and enter a path with the rangers.
Written March 20, 2024
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Dear Sir , Madam
Good Day
We are happy you have enjoyed this trip. The Park Ranjers briefing of Semenggoh Center daily activities , it's progress with Orangutans surely will captivate every visitor. We humbly thank you for your visit, visitors to Semenggoh contributes to the Orangutans care & medicines. Although they are free to roam at the protective reserve Semenggoh Forest, at their (Orangutans) earlier arrival to the center, they had to undergo medical evaluation and progressive rehabilitation programme.
We may not be a five star center but your visit has contributed significantly to them (Orangutans).
Sincerely,
Edwin
#Magunatip Holidays
Written April 13, 2024
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Marisol T
17 contributions
Jul 2023
Unforgetable experience. Although it was not the best time to see orangutans, we were very lucky and saw two, one of them the dominant male, which was impressive.
Fantastic option to return in the afternoon with the same ticket!!
Animals are respected and we try to make them feel good and people do not overwhelm them.
Unforgettable opportunity to get close to orangutans.
Fantastic option to return in the afternoon with the same ticket!!
Animals are respected and we try to make them feel good and people do not overwhelm them.
Unforgettable opportunity to get close to orangutans.
Written August 3, 2023
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Querido señor, señora ,
Buen día
Estamos muy contentos de que hayas disfrutado del viaje. Aunque todavía no es temporada de frutas, a veces prefieren buscar comida en la reserva forestal en lugar del buffet de verduras y frutas. Cuando cae la noche todo orangután cree que es Elvis Presley, esta podría ser otra razón.
Gracias por tu visita. En su próxima visita a Borneo, vuele a la ciudad de Sandakan, al santuario de orangutanes de Sepilok.
Written August 12, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bestcricketer
Hanover, MA49 contributions
Jan 2020
One can take grab from the city. After buying ticket, shuttle will take you to the feeding area. If you go in fruit season then orangutang go deep in jungle to feed them self, they do not come to feeding station. Ranger do their best to call them to feeding station. From shuttle drop off point take a little difficult path to viewing platform, to watch orangutang.
Written February 2, 2020
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Truly not in the days plans as we strive to provide clients with the best experience at Semenggoh Orangutan Center. The center has since see many Orangutans graduates , thanks to a successful programme that started since the 1980's. If there are fruits deep in the forest , sometimes they don' come to the feeding platform. A indication the Orangutans have adapted well into their natural habitat.
We wish to see you again on your next visit.
Written March 9, 2020
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Rominna J
2 contributions
It wasn't a good experience, we didn't see any orangutans, I suppose that it was because of the fruit season, but I don't know, so don't go when is fruit season because you will be as dissapointed as us.
Written February 23, 2019
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dean3228
78 contributions
Apr 2018
Despite the heavy rain we were lucky enough to see 3 of these amazing “old men of the jungle” in a semi wild environment. We could have just sat and watched them for hours however viewing time is understandably controlled so that visitor impact is minimised.
Now a have an even greater respect for all efforts to protect the habitat of these wonderful creatures to ensure they don’t disappear from the planet.
Now a have an even greater respect for all efforts to protect the habitat of these wonderful creatures to ensure they don’t disappear from the planet.
Written April 14, 2018
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865yvonnek
63 contributions
Mar 2018
We spend about 2 hours just immersed into the environment and enjoyed the orangutan activities. The guide actually know the orangutan by names and we further can narrate the relation which give us better in depth knowledge of their naturally habitat. Was told that there are days when none will appear so we count ourselves lucky to see a whole family that day. Definitely a location not to be missed which in Kuching
Written June 19, 2018
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Guten Tag. Wie lange dauert diese Reise. Wir sind direkt im centrum von Kuala Lumpur und das ganze ist auf eine andere Insel.
Written February 5, 2019
You would need to fly to Kuching. AirAsia and Malindo Air are low cost airlines you can use.
Written August 5, 2019
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