You can see orangutans and other wildlife
The orangutan is a critically endangered species only found wild on the islands of Kalimantan (Borneo) and Sumatra. The BOS Foundation’s Samboja Lestari centre in East Kalimantan is both a rehabilitation facility and sanctuary for orangutans that have tragically lost their natural habitats due to human interference. The orangutans that come to Samboja Lestari are cared for by our professional team with the aim to someday be released back to a natural, protected habitat. However, not all of the orangutans in our care can be released back to the wild; some are handicapped, and others have physical or mental illnesses, or behavioural disorders caused by their traumatic past experiences. Most of the orangutans that come to us will eventually be placed on the man-made islands nearby, which guests of Samboja Lodge can visit accompanied by one of our guides. Visitors can also see sun bears and other wildlife at the centre, including a wide variety of bird species, squirrels, and tropical insects.