Location
Borneo can still seem quite inaccessible to international travellers but trust us its not that hard. It's certainly a little bit off the beaten track, but still very safe. Indonesian people are some of the friendliest in the world and we can organise expert guides and pickup along the way. Infact we can help you organise your whole trip. Visit our bookings page for more information.
RImba Eco Lodge is perched on the Sekonyer River upstream from the Port of Kumai which is on the Java Sea coast at the southern tip of Central Kalimantan (Borneo).
- We can organize all your travel by air from Jakarta via Semarang; from Bali, also via Semarang and also via Surabaya to Sampit followed by 4 hours by road.
- By air from Bali or Jakarta via Surabaya or Semarang to Pangkalam Bun via Sampit (approx: 3hrs).
- Then, by car (we meet you) - 20 minutes to Kumai Port.
- Then, by boat - a delightful river trip (approx: 2 hrs) to the RIMBA ORANGUTAN ECO LODGE.
* There is a speed boat option - more expensive.
* Yachts can tie-up at Herrys Landing, Kumai.
Please Note: The Rimba Lodge can only be approached by boat. The following are standard charges for transport and national park fees:
- Airport pick-up and Lodge boat (1-4 persons) – US$ 100
- River boat (Klotok) per day - $ 60
- Lunch (per person/day) on the boat $ 10
- Police, Park and Ranger fees per person/day - $ 25