6 manieren om te zien of een orang-oetanopvang ethisch is (volgens natuurbeschermers)

Here you can see orangutans up close while they are being rehabilitated

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Semenggoh Nature Reserve

See orangutans up close and learn about their rehabilitation at Semenggoh Nature Reserve. Our handpicked shortlist helps you compare the best experiences.

Semenggoh Nature Reserve Experiences: Our Top Picks to See Orangutans

Semenggoh Nature Reserve Experiences

If you've always wanted to see Orangutans, Semenggoh is probably the best and most ethical places in Asia to do it, other than on a wildlife safari. Sightings are not guaranteed here, but chances are pretty high especially outside of fruiting season.

If you've always wanted to see Orangutans, Semenggoh is probably the best and most ethical places in Asia to do it, other than on a wildlife safari. Sightings are not guaranteed here, but chances are pretty high especially outside of fruiting season. 

Why go

<ul><li>Here you can learn about how the Orangutans are rehabilitated, and observe them in a semi-wild environment. </li><li>It's pretty free and easy. Once you get into the reserve, you can basically wander around the main feeding area, or a few trails to look for semi-wild orangutans. If you're lucky they'll be out and about for you to spot! </li></ul>

Here you can learn about how the Orangutans are rehabilitated, and observe them in a semi-wild environment. It's pretty free and easy. Once you get into the reserve, you can basically wander around the main feeding area, or a few trails to look for semi-wild orangutans. If you're lucky they'll be out and about for you to spot! 

What to do or see here

<ul><li>The best time to go is during the feeding session, which takes place twice a day at 9am-9:30am and 3pm-3:30pm. It gets crowded during these times but this is probably your best chance of seeing the Orangutans. </li><li>Note that you may not see Orangutans as frequently during fruiting season (Nov to March) as Orangutans would be in the jungle eating wild fruits instead.</li></ul>

The best time to go is during the feeding session, which takes place twice a day at 9am-9:30am and 3pm-3:30pm. It gets crowded during these times but this is probably your best chance of seeing the Orangutans. Note that you may not see Orangutans as frequently during fruiting season (Nov to March) as Orangutans would be in the jungle eating wild fruits instead.

Best Time to Go

<ul><li>Anyone who loves wildlife! It is one of the best reserves in Asia so if you're interested in conservation, you should visit. </li><li>It's suitable for all ages from kids to the elderly as there is minimal walking here, and the trails are flat. </li></ul>

Anyone who loves wildlife! It is one of the best reserves in Asia so if you're interested in conservation, you should visit. It's suitable for all ages from kids to the elderly as there is minimal walking here, and the trails are flat. 

Who is it for?

<ul><li>For your best chance of seeing Orangutans, come here outside of fruiting season from April to October. </li><li>Some travellers have been to Semenggoh and haven't seen Orangutans - but that's a sign of an ethical reserve. If you want to read more on why we believe Semenggoh is an ethical wildlife reserve, <a href="https://www.seeksophie.com/magazine/a/best-place-to-see-orangutans-semenggoh-or-sepilok" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">take a look here</a>. </li></ul>

<ul><li>For your best chance of seeing Orangutans, come here outside of fruiting season from April to October. </li><li>Some travellers have been to Semenggoh and haven't seen Orangutans - but that's a sign of an ethical reserve. If you want to read more on why we believe Semenggoh is an ethical wildlife reserve, <a href="https://www.seeksophie.com/magazine/a/best-place-to-see-orangutans-semenggoh-or-sepilok">take a look here</a>. </li></ul>

For your best chance of seeing Orangutans, come here outside of fruiting season from April to October. Some travellers have been to Semenggoh and haven't seen Orangutans - but that's a sign of an ethical reserve. If you want to read more on why we believe Semenggoh is an ethical wildlife reserve, take a look here. 

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 Lovely people, perfect organization and unexpected experiences!! Highly recommend!!

Amazing experience, a must do for all people willing to explore malaysia for real! 
Lovely people, perfect organization and unexpected experiences!! Highly recommend!!

Esperienza molto autentica nel villaggio con gli Iban! Loro molto carini e tantissima ospitalitá! Mas guida fantastica! Consigliato per chi vuole una vera esperienza local e chi vuole immergersi nella cultura locale!

Esperienza molto autentica nel villaggio con gli Iban! Loro molto carini e tantissima ospitalitá! Mas guida fantastica! Consigliato per chi vuole una vera esperienza local e chi vuole immergersi nella cultura locale!

We recently had the honour of visiting the Batang Ai Iban Longhouse with the amazing guide Mas. Our trip was truly memorable. Mas was so friendly, helpful and generous, and shared so much local knowledge with us. On the way we stopped at the semenggoh nature reserve to see orangutans, visited local markets and ate delicious food. Then our time at the longhouse was really special, truly immersed in the local way of life. Sometimes these things can feel like tourist traps but this was not the case, it felt really genuine. The families were so kind and generous with their time, they cooked us amazing food and showed us their way of life, including a walk in the jungle to see rubber plants and many native foods. 

Tips for others would be to bring plenty of cash, for the market stalls along the way and for the beautiful handmade jewellery that some of the women in the longhouse make. And bring long pants or insect repellent for the jungle walk 😊 

This trip is something we will be talking about for a long time and I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone wanting a unique experience!

We recently had the honour of visiting the Batang Ai Iban Longhouse with the amazing guide Mas. Our trip was truly memorable. Mas was so friendly, helpful and generous, and shared so much local knowledge with us. On the way we stopped at the semenggoh nature reserve to see orangutans, visited local markets and ate delicious food. Then our time at the longhouse was really special, truly immersed in the local way of life. Sometimes these things can feel like tourist traps but this was not the case, it felt really genuine. The families were so kind and generous with their time, they cooked us amazing food and showed us their way of life, including a walk in the jungle to see rubber plants and many native foods. 

Tips for others would be to bring plenty of cash, for the market stalls along the way and for the beautiful handmade jewellery that some of the women in the longhouse make. And bring long pants or insect repellent for the jungle walk 😊 

This trip is something we will be talking about for a long time and I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone wanting a unique experience!

Just amazing! Loved the house, loved Saloma's energy, and loved everyone who works there especially William and Saie. Both of them are so full of life. William shared so much plant knowledge and Bidayuh traditions along the village tour, and that was honestly the highlight of my trip. Saie didn't speak a word of English, but I still learned so much just from watching her cook with bamboo, start a fire, her skills spoke for itself. She also made me bamboo flutes while we ran into each other randomly near a waterfall. Unexpected encounter is always memorable. Frankly, one night is not enough at all. If you're reading this: book 2 nights instead. You won't regret it! And don't worry, the homestay is sooooo clean, bathroom is spacious, separated with toilet and shower. Shower is refreshing! Also, please prep gifts for the kids! I certainly regret not gifting something for them.

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Just amazing! Loved the house, loved Saloma's energy, and loved everyone who works there especially William and Saie. Both of them are so full of life. William shared so much plant knowledge and Bidayuh traditions along the village tour, and that was honestly the highlight of my trip. Saie didn't speak a word of English, but I still learned so much just from watching her cook with bamboo, start a fire, her skills spoke for itself. She also made me bamboo flutes while we ran into each other randomly near a waterfall. Unexpected encounter is always memorable. Frankly, one night is not enough at all. If you're reading this: book 2 nights instead. You won't regret it! And don't worry, the homestay is sooooo clean, bathroom is spacious, separated with toilet and shower. Shower is refreshing! Also, please prep gifts for the kids! I certainly regret not gifting something for them. 

Great for relaxing and zoning out away from the city. PS remember to check when the fruit season is if you want to see orangutans

Great for relaxing and zoning out away from the city. PS remember to check when the fruit season is if you want to see orangutans

it was a very authentic experience, such a cute homestay and lovely people! :) apart from the great programme, it was also nice to just chill there. everything was simply perfect! :) and the food delicious as well! :)