Tanjung Puting National Park has several ecosystem consists of lowland tropical rain forest, dry land forest, freshwater swamp forests, mangrove forests, coastal forest, and secondary forest.
This area is dominated by lowland forest plants like jelutung (Dyera costulata), ramin (Gonystylus bancanus), meranti (Shorea sp.), Keruing (Dipterocarpus sp.), And rattan.
Endangered species endemic and protected contained in the forest Tanjung Puting National Park include the orangutan (Pongo Satyrus), proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), maroon leaf monkey (Presbytis rubicunda rubida), bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus), deer (Tragulus javanicus klossi), clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), and cat (Prionailurus bengalensis borneoensis).
Tanjung Puting National Park is the first location in Indonesia as an orangutan rehabilitation center. There are three locations for the orangutan rehabilitation namely in Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui, and Camp Leakey.
The Borneo orangutan has dark reddish fur and no tail. In line with the growth of age, adult males develop cheek pads to form. Getting older, the greater the cheek pads so impressed sinister face. Tanjung Puting National Park as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1977 and is a Sister Park with Malaysia.
Some locations / objects of interest to visit:
- Cape of Good Hope. Is the first station in the orangutan rehabilitation process. This location is secondary forest and swamp forest which is equipped with a guesthouse, an information center and road trail.
- Tanggui cottage. The orangutans have been observed in a closed and avoid contact with humans.
- Camp Leakey. Founded in 1971, is located in primary forest and is home to some semi-wild orangutans to the wild and from newborn up to the age of three years (the old king).
- Natai Galangal. Research station proboscis monkeys and other wildlife observation through the river.
- Sungai Buluh and Bird Lake. Observation of birds, especially migratory birds.
Cultural attractions outside the national park:
Cultural attractions outside the Park include Traditional Rowing Competition in May in Pangkalan Bun
The best visiting season: June / September each year.
How to reach:
How to reach: Jakarta-Semarang Pangkalan Bun (plane) or by ship Semarang to Pangkalan Bun. By vehicle from Pangkalan Bun to Kumai about 20 minutes (8 km). Furthermore, from Kumai to Tanjung Harapan use klotok for 1.5-2 hours, or Kumai - Natai Lengkuas for 4-5 hours. Using a fast boat from Kumai - Tanjung Harapan for 0.5 - 1 hour, from Kumai - Camp Leakey for 1.5 - 2 hours, and from Kumai to Natai Lengkuas for 1.5 - 2 hours.
Profile Tanjung Puting National Park
Stated Minister of Agriculture, 1982
area 300,040 hectares
Appointed Minister of Forestry Decree No. 587 / Kpts-II / 1996 area 415,040 hectares
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Kotawaringin layout,
Central Kalimantan Province
Air temperature 22 ° - 33 ° C
The average rainfall is 2,400 mm / year
Altitude 0-100 m asl
The geographical position of 2 ° 33 '- 3 ° 32' S, 111 ° 42 '- 112 ° 14' E
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