One-Tree-One-Life Volunteering

As a One-Tree-One-Life volunteer you will become an integral part of the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary. Part of the volunteering work is maintaining the infrastructure on sanctuary islands (e.g. repairing feeding platforms or cleaning the canals) and preparing enrichment items (like seeds hidden in bamboo sticks or ice cubes) for both orangutans and sun bears. This increases their agility and teaches them how to forage for food or to build, modify and use tools which ultimately increases their chances to survive in the wild. At times, you will be allowed to accompany our caretakers when cleaning cages or feeding the orangutans on the sanctuary islands.

The BOS Foundation also looks after 69 sun bears, the smallest and definitely cutest bears in the world. You will get to see staff feeding the bears and learn more about our efforts to build large forested outdoor enclosures for them. At its core, we care for them in a similar way to how we care for orangutans, because for both it is not only about tending to their physical needs, but their social and psychological ones as well!

Following a 30 minute drive from Samboja Lestari, you will take a leisurely boat ride along the Sungai Hitam river to see highly endangered proboscis monkeys and a river side village of houses built on stilts.

See what your support has enabled us to achieve over the years by taking a guided tour of our Nyaru Menteng rehabilitation centre. Meet some of our local staff - the heroes who keep these centres running every day and who look after hundreds of orangutans in our care.

 

Estimated travel cost is based on the twin-share standard first floor rooms, with warm water and a lovely garden view. Single rooms are available at an extra cost.

All organic meals are included in both options.

3 days / 2 nights
Kutai National Park in East Kalimantan has been established to protect a wild population of around 2000 wild orangutans and other species, as well as traditional Bugis Dayak villages.
We will go deep into the Bornean rainforest in search of endangered fauna and flora, staying overnight in the Camp Kakap. Perhaps one of the most exciting experiences is a night rainforest trek when the cacophony of sound is quite overwhelming!

Visit the Komodo dragon feeding grounds, swim in a beautiful coral garden, or simply relax by the ocean, and prepare to have your breath taken away by such unforgettable locations as Batu Cermin cave, the Rinca & Komodo Islands, and the famous Pink beach! During your time you will have the chance of witnissing animals include the water buffalo, monkeys and, of course, the famous Komodo dragon.