In Samboja Lestari:
Our trips:
In Samboja Lestari
The orangutan sanctuary
Located on the Samboja Lestari property, you will visit the man-made sanctuary islands where unreleasable orangutans live comfortably in a semi-wild environment. Join our team to learn more about Asia’s only great ape!
Resident Kikan climbs, while we watch
Learn and get involved in orangutan enrichment
Watch as the orangutans are fed
Create memories to last a lifetime
Beautiful Lesley on her sanctuary island
Sun bear enrichment
We care for over 72 sun bears in a huge wild area
Create nutritious enrichment and watch as sun bears tuck in
Inside what we call the ‘Happy Sack’
Observe and learn with prime viewing points
Sun bear enjoying it’s enrichment
Wildlife you may see
Proboscis monkey
Water monitor
Broadbill
Lanternfly
Hornbill
Asian otter
The eco-lodge
Samboja Lestari is an area of restored tropical rainforest near the city of Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo.
By staying with us you not only support our conservation work, but also help us build an ecologically minded local community. For an extra unforgettable experience, you can book one of two King Suites on the top floor of the lodge with an 180 degree view over the forest canopy.
Standard rooms
Our Standard Rooms are located across the ground and first levels of the lodge, and each is a generous 18 square meters of living space that serves as the perfect base for your rainforest experience.
En suite
Air conditioning (AC)
Twin beds
Room size: 18m2
Rainforest view
Air conditioning (AC)
Double (Queen) bed
180° window view to the jungle
Room size: 20m2
Treetop panoramic view
Air conditioning (AC)
Double (King) bed
180° window panaromic view
Room size: 28m2
View from the birds nest
Situated in the midst of rainforest teaming with wildlife, and, within an orangutan sanctuary
I really enjoyed the retreat. Everyone was really friendly and welcoming. Loved the afternoon at the orangutan sanctuary. Sun bear activities excellent.
I loved walking through the forest, thevariety of plants, flowers, trees and animals. There was so much to discover. It was so peaceful and quiet – and still you could always hear different animal noises.
Thanks to the organizers of the program! What you and BOS achieve in general is unimaginable and to see it upclose is wonderful. I would also like to commend the staff at Samboja Lodge. Everyone is very friendly, motivated and seems very happy.
OUR TRIPS
Borneo Untamed Adventures
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the rainforest with a unique experience.
From walks in the rainforest to watching orangutans roaming freely on the Sanctuary Islands, a week with us will allow you to observe wildlife with creative and educational support from our experienced team.
Learn about animal behaviour and take a photo, if photogrpahy is your thing
Spot hidden animals that can only been seen from a boat
View local life from that live on the river
Get surrounded on a day’s hike in the rainforest
Orangutan Volunteer Program
Spend two weeks in beautiful Borneo at Samboja Lestari.
If you are passionate about protecting orangutans and want to make a practical difference, this program is for you.
Build a feeding platform for our orangutans
Enjoy fresh meals 3 times a day
There are multiple ways you can help our mission
Build a feeding platform for our orangutans
