Marvellous Creature Orangutan : Sarawak Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Tour

Kuching, Malaysia

3 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Devoted to rehabilitating injured, orphaned, or rescued orangutans, the Semenggoh Nature Reserve provides an unparalleled opportunity to watch semi-wild orangutans in action without venturing deep into the forest. This convenient door-to-door tour, in a group no larger than 10, spares you the hassle of self-drive, while ensuring you arrive in time for the morning feeding, when the orangutans are easiest to see.

Learn about the endangered orangutan at Semenggoh Nature Reserve
Watch as semi-wild orangutans swing out of the forest to feed
Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip transfers
Enjoy a more intimate experience in a group no larger than 10

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
English Speaking Driver
Hotel pick up & drop off (city center 1 km radius only)

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Additional USD 40 surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable.
Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Visitor Information Centre Kuching
Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuching City Centre (1km radius). An additional USD 40 surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuching City Centre (1km radius). An additional USD 40 surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

What To Expect

Semenggoh Nature Reserve

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuching City Centre (1km radius). An additional USD 40 surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Reviews

4.0

6 reviews

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The guide was extremely knowledgeable about orangutans in general and those at Semenggoh.

Kerrie_F, Mar 2024

The driver/guide was so knowledgeable about orangutans in general, as well as the orangutans specifically at Semenggoh. I learnt so much from the guide about orangutans that I was not aware of. Also, the guide showed me local plants eg pitcher plants and peppercorn plants and told me about these too. Therefore, he was knowledgeable on a lot of different topics. He was very friendly and sent me several WhatsApp messages on the way back to the hotel containing links of other things to visit in Kuching, and restaurant information. He drove safely and made the visit to Semenggoh extremely enjoyable.

Fully paid , no one showed up

christian_b, Jan 2024

I confirmed as requested the day before. I was asked to be ready on the lobby at 7:45 for 8:00 am pick up. I was there. No one showed. I called the tour operator and the woman I spoke to told me she was going to check and I was going to get a call back from operations. Never got a call. I called again 6 times after but no one answered anymore. I came to Borneo for a day to see the orangutan and missed out because of this bad partner who simply didn’t deliver the prepaid service. Didn’t even call me back.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Christian, We sincerely apologize for the deeply disappointing experience you had with our service. Your frustration is completely justified, and we deeply regret the inconvenience caused during your visit to Borneo. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we understand the importance of your experience with the orangutans. We were actively investigating the breakdown in communication that led to your missed pick-up and subsequent lack of response. Upon investigation and response from the guide, we have learned that it is total misunderstanding that led us in to this situation. Our guide was there 10 minutes before 8.00 am but could not find you either. But after found you around 8.20 am, we managed to proceed with the tour until completion. Once again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our services. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any further concerns or if there is anything more we can do to assist you. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and we look forward to the possibility of serving you better in the future. Safe travels!

Nice experience

Mayumi_O, Dec 2023

Orangutan may or may not show up depending on the season. I was lucky to see three of them. You have to walk in the swamp area, so bring a pair of wet-proof walking shoes.

Amazing morning spent with the Orangutans

Dianne_M, Jul 2023

The whole morning was amazing. We saw 4 orangutans & Ganya one of the males followed us along the path & we were able to see him up close to us. We also saw Seduku the Mother of Ganya resting in a low branch near the road. She is 52 years old. I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Smigeo was amazing & even took us to a market afterwards to show us the local food. The whole tour was an absolute highlight & we managed to take amazing photos & videos

Great place

AnneMarie_B, Jul 2023

For solo traveller much much cheaper and more convenient to book a guide/driver to take you to the centre. Actual experience amazing but too expensive for solo experience

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Anne Marie, We're sorry to hear that you feel like you were overcharged for your tour. We strive to offer fair and competitive pricing, but we understand that perceptions can vary. Nevertheless, we appreciate your feedback and will use it to make positive changes

Bucket list experience!

Jill_D, May 2023

This is a magical experience, a bucket list experience not to be missed! The keepers are very knowledgeable and it is wonderful to see these endangered animals in a natural environment.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks Jill for your great review of our tour. We’ve passed your kind words on to our team. We are passionate about providing all of our customers with outstanding experiences and they’ll be delighted to know they hit the mark with you. We hope that in the future we’ll be able to provide a similarly excellent experience. Thanks for choosing us, we can’t wait to serve you again!