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Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge

Balikpapan-Kalimantan · Indonesia

Ekonyer River Kumai Central Borneo KalimantanView location

6.2/10Good14 Reviews
Cleanliness6.2/106.2
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort6.2/106.2
Condition5.6/105.6
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Amenities3.0/103.0
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About Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge

Rimba is reached only by boat from the port of Kumai. Arriving at the Lodge jetty in the middle of the forest is an unforgettable experience. The jetty connects to all rooms the reception area office and restaurant by a series of covered boardwalks.

The Lodge provides a base from which you can explore the surrounding rainforest and Tanjung Puting National Park. .

Take a walk from your room along the bird walk hear the plaintive cry of Gibbons early birdsong and the resident Macaque monkey troop from your comfortable room set right on the edge of the gently flowing Sekonyer river.From the Lodge you travel by klotok (wooden boats) upstream surrounded by rainforest to a number of feeding stations in the Tanjung Puting National Park the most famous of which is Camp Leakey established in 1971 by Professor Birute Galdikas a student of Professor Louis Leakey together with Jane Goodall and Diane Fossey.

As you walk through the rainforest you often see orangutans and at Camp Leakey you sometimes see gibbons as well as many butterflies and birds. At the feeding stations you will get a wonderful opportunity to see these amazing primates up close.

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You might also take a night safari to see tarsiers glowing mushrooms fireflies and perhaps owls.Situated on the edge of 'The Tanjung Puting National Park' this forest lodge on the Sekonyer River provides a base for seeing nine primate species.This is one of the only places in the world where orangutans can be seen in the wild.

Observe Orangutans Proboscis Monkeys Gibbons Tarsiers and other primate species in their natural habitat. Enjoy the Klotok river boat experience and the forest.

When you stay at Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge in Kumai, you'll be within the vicinity of Port of Kumai. This lodge is within the region of Kubu Beach and Tanjung Keluang. Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and slippers.

Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

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Free WiFi
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Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Cash deposit required Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

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    • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts cash
  • Minimal age
    18

Nearby attractions

The preferred airport for Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge is Pangkalanbuun (PKN-Iskander) 111.8 km / 69.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge

6.2
Good
14 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.2 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
6.2 /10
Condition
5.6 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Amenities
3.0 /10
11 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2026
Simon
We expected a very basic room and something in keeping with the soundings, which is what we got. However our rooms were poorly maintained and I'd go as far to say that the bathroom was a horrible experience and didn't look like it had been cleaned - lots of hair in the plug hole, the glass shelf dirty, cobwebs throughout (I'd expect some but many looked to have been there a long time) etc.
The staff however were really friendly and helpful, and the breakfast buffet was decent
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
17 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Lack of maintenance and any attempt to provide any interesting activities left us bored. The wildlife is the only saving grace to this establishment.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Feb 2019
Aaron

Rustic Stay in the Jungle

This place is a blast from the past, keep that in mind and enjoy. The location is an amazing look into the National Park and seems to be mostly for a day or two before or after a klotok trip. Friendly service by mostly locals and tons of wildlife in the area. The rooms are rustic but clean considering how remote it is.
Friends
4/10
Poor
07 Jan 2019
Mark
Facilities are extremely basic, perhaps understandable given location. However no excuse for unpleasant condition of bathroom with toilet in particular in desperate need of a proper clean. Stench at times overwhelming
8/10
Excellent
19 Nov 2018
Rebecca
Location is execllent, staff is wonderful, place could use some cleanliness.
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2018
Julie
Perfect location to go and see those wonderful Orangutans and a fantastic 2nd option if you don't want to sleep on the boat. Rooms are basic but you are the in JUNGLE so more than adequate
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2018
Verified traveler
Fantastic location if you want to see the Orangutans. The village is worth a visit too.

The hotel restaurant is good and not too expensive but trips are pricey c. £130 pp for a day.

It’s worth noting that the hotel only takes cash (Rupiah and possibly US dollars) so take plenty with you, there’s no ATM for 20 miles!

If you fly from Jakarta the domestic terminal has no facility to change money
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2018
Carina

Great place

Staff were very friendly, rooms were comfortable with a/c. The jungle tour was an amazing experience. Mr Hakim was very informative and friendly.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2017
Verified traveler

Rustic rooms. Expensive, but the only option

The rooms have air conditioning, but they are not well insulated. The shower has no tub/basin or curtain, so water covers the bathroom floor and it stays wet. Not sure why, but that’s common in Indonesia. The staff was nice. The WiFi is dial-up-slow. This place is just a step up from sleeping on one of the river boats, but it’s the only other option, so if you’re going to see the orangutans at Tanjung Puting, I recommend it.
2/10
Poor
04 Oct 2018
maria

Zeer dure en vuile bedoening

Zeer dure lodge voor een vuile kamer waar de vuiligheid van vorige mensen nog in lag. We vroegen om excursies te doen en ze gingen iets laten weten. We zijn ondertussen thuis en weten nog altijd niets. De pick up en drop off was telkens ongeveer 100 euro terwijl de bevolking het voor 30 euro doet
Het diner kost ook 3 a 4 maal zoveel dan in andere gewone hotels . Er word niets deftig onderhouden en alles draait om geld. Wifi is niet gratis zoals gemeld word maar kost 6 euro per uur. En een eco lodge, wel dan mogen ze wel wat zuiniger omspringen met hun energie. Lichten volop de ganse nacht door. Er word gemeld van wandel en fietspaden. Je kan rond de kleine gebouwen een beetje rond dwarrelen maar een fiets, dat kennen ze daar niet. Het enige wandelpadje dat er is werd helaas afgesloten en als ze geen excursie doen of aanbieden zoals bij ons wel dan zijn het hele lange dagen
Algoed dat de apen je af en toe nog een bezoekje brengen
Partner
4/10
Poor
16 Aug 2018
いさん
簡素な構造です。部屋数が多いエコロッジでした。木道を歩きたかったのですが、ロッジの外の木道は、壊れてました。食事は、簡素で手も掛かっいません。ツアー客が多いので、部屋数が多いのかと思います。ペットボトルミネラルウオーターを売っていましたが、詰め替え用の水はありません。エコロッジなら、ペットボトルを減らす工夫があっても、いいかなと思います。個人旅行者には、送迎の費用がかかり、きびしいと思います。

Location & surroundings

Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge
Ekonyer River Kumai Central Borneo Kalimantan, Kalimantan, Indonesia

Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge

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