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Semenggoh Wildlife Centre: Orangutan Discovery from Kuching
(8) Reviews
Kuching
About
The Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is the biggest Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sarawak; established in 1975 as a sanctuary for the injured and orphaned orangutans. Together with the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah this is the most well known rehabilitation center for tourists to visit.
- Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Malaysia with an exciting trip to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre in Sarawak - Discover facts about the local wildlife as you explore the Interpretation Area or the Botanical Research Center - Meet the rehabilitated orangutans and learn more about their stories with a stop at the Orangutan Gallery - Get a chance to see the orangutans that have not yet bee...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Driver
Admission to : Semenggoh Wildlife Center
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel or Port pickup & drop off (please select the correct pickup point during booking)
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 Points
Departure
KuChing Port
meeting point for cruise arrival
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
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Super peak / festive season will be during New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Labour Day, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Haji, Wesak Day, Gawai Dayak, National Day, Malaysia Day & Christmas Day
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Semenggoh Wildlife Centre: Orangutan Discovery from Kuching
(8) Reviews
Kuching
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$70.00
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About
The Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is the biggest Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sarawak; established in 1975 as a sanctuary for the injured and orphaned orangutans. Together with the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah this is the most well known rehabilitation center for tourists to visit.
- Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Malaysia with an exciting trip to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre in Sarawak - Discover facts about the local wildlife as you explore the Interpretation Area or the Botanical Research Center - Meet the rehabilitated orangutans and learn more about their stories with a stop at the Orangutan Gallery - Get a chance to see the orangutans that have not yet bee...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Driver
Admission to : Semenggoh Wildlife Center
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel or Port pickup & drop off (please select the correct pickup point during booking)
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 Points
Departure
KuChing Port
meeting point for cruise arrival
Return
Itinerary
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Semenggoh Nature Reserve
For over 20 years, the wardens here trained young orangutans, who had been orphaned or rescued from captivity, how to survive in the wild. The success of this programme has left the surrounding forest reserve with a thriving population of healthy adolescent and young adult orang utans, who are now breeding in the wild. The programme has been transferred to Matang Wildlife Centre, but Semenggoh is still home to its successful graduates, semi-wild orang utans and their babies. They spend most of their time roaming the forest but frequently come back to the Centre for a free meal. If it is the fruiting season in the forest, some or even all of them may not come to feed. This in itself is a good sign and another step on the way to full rehabilitation.
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is home to semi – wild orang utans where they are trained to fend for themselves in their natural surrounding. Some or even all the orang utans may not come to the centre to feed ( 0900hrs / 1500hrs ) especially if it is fruiting season in the forest.
