Rimba Lodge, Tanjung Puting Reserve, Central Kalimantan

Immerse yourself in the wildlife and rainforest around this riverside eco-lodge perched on the banks of the Sekonyer River in Kalimantan. 

Surrounded by forest and accessed only by boat, the lodge is a great spot for enjoying the natural wonder of Indonesian Borneo, from the troop of macaques that call the site home, to the Proboscis monkeys across the water and the Orangutan that can be observed at the Tanjung Harapan feeding station, just a few minutes boat ride away.

The timber lodge is made up of pavilions, housing a total of 32 rooms of varying standards, with some having their private boardwalks down to the river as well as private verandas. The Diamond, Emerald and Amethyst rooms are particularly recommended, with their air conditioning and hot water, allowing for humidity control in the tropical climate.

Rimba Ecolodge is a great example of how nature tourism can enhance the natural environment it inhabits, with several initiatives undertaken by the hotel from environmental education for the local primary school and the use of locally trained guides by the Guides Association. If you would like to get involved yourself, guests are encouraged to bring along books and writing materials used at the primary school in Tanjung Harapan.