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If you're stationed in Kuching and wish to do more than shopping, then there are quite a number of interesting day trips to take. One of them is the Semengoh Wildlife Rehab Centre, where travellers would normally go to, for a glimpse of Orang Utans in their natural surroundings. The word 'rehab' is a little misleading - sounds like an institution for drug or alcohol dependent inmates. This could be true for certain captive pets for example, I once had the 'privilege' to meet a berok (macaque) who was completely addicted to cigarettes. His master would reward him with a cigarette after a day's work plucking coconuts at the plantation and once there was a white cockatoo that had to have his coffee in the morning to get rid of his morning blues. Imagine! Pets are just as prone to addiction as we are.

Semengoh Rehab Centre is a sanctuary. a place where orphaned or illegally incapacitated animals like the orang utan, sun bears, gibbons, even hornbills are brought to once having been confiscated from their owners/ customs or brought in by members of the public and rangers.

So how do I get there?

If from Kuching city, it's a 45min drive south to the centre. You can either take the STC (Sarawak Transport Company) bus No 6, 6A, 6B, or 6C from opposite the Public Bank in town, on Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg. That costs about RM2 per person per way. Tell the bus driver you wish to be dropped off at the Semengoh Rehab Centre and the bus will stop you at the gates. Give yourself another 30minutes for the stroll from the gates to the centre.

If you're short of time, try to flag down a white mini van, sometimes, if they have no passengers, the driver may be obliged to take you to the centre for only RM4 per person per way. But then, you may have to negotiate the price with them and make sure they agree to it before hopping into the van. The plus side to the van is that they can drive all the way into the centre's parking area which saves you the time for the 30min walk to the centre from the gates. And if you want them to wait for you, just let them know but pay for the returning trip only when you leave the centre.

If you don't mind forking out some money for a taxi, it's about RM30 per way per taxi.

Once you get to the gates, you will be required to purchase an entry permit for RM3 per person.

And what is there to do at the Centre?

For those wanting to see the orang utans, it is best to be at the centre by 8.30am or 3.00pm daily. These are the feeding times.

Before heading off to see the orang utans, a ranger will brief visitors on the orang utans, a short note on what to do and what not to do and then it's off to the feeding area.

A feeding platform is located off the path some 10minutes walk into the jungle. This is where semi-wild orang utans are fed twice daily with a healthy mix of fruits, vitamins, bottles of milk with mixed boiled beans /sugar cane/sunflower seeds and fresh young coconuts. The ranger lays a buffet spread on the feeding platform and once that's done, he normally calls out to the orang utans by their names. Visitors are requested to keep as quiet as possible. In a few minutes or so, a rustling in the trees from the far distance, high up in the treetops signals the arrival of these great beings.

The orang utan swinging from tree to tree is not as you'd imagine Tarzan would do - swinging from vine to vine. These majestic beings move slowly but steadily, lending their weight to bend the pole-like tree, connecting it to the next tree, crossing the treetop highway with ease. It approaches the platform, climbs down the thick ropes and scours the buffet table where it leisurely picks up its favourite food. A ranger maintains his distance although occasionally passing the orang utan a bottle of milk and its vitamins to make sure that it goes away with a balanced diet. Don't be too disappointed though if you do not get to see the orang utans. These are semi-wild ones. They are in the process of being reintroduced into their natural habitat and as is, the rangers prefer that they come and go when they wish to. There are in fact a few who have been completely rehabilitated and do not return to the centre for their daily feed unless during months when the jungle fruits are scarce. However, there are several too who have become so used to human interaction that they simply cannot be returned to the jungle. These are especially so for ones that have been brought up by humans from young. A number of the fully rehabilitated orang utans have been repatriated to the Matang Wildlife Centre, adjacent to the Kubah National Park . Its eventual release to the adjacent jungle would allow them a larger roaming area.

 

Feeding times:
8.30am - 9.00am	3.00pm - 3.30pm

 

more on semengoh and the orang utans...

 

Kuching & Surrounding Day Tours ~ Sarawak, Borneo

Half Day Tours (ex- Kuching)

Tours	Hrs	Day of Operations	Departure		Min adult	Include	Rate
			AM	PM			Adult (RM)	Child (RM)
Kuching City Tour ~ tour description	3	Daily	9.00	2.00	2	Transport, driver/ guide, entrance fees	70	35
Semenggoh Orang Utan Wildlife Centre ~ tour description	3	Daily	8.15	2.00	2		85	43
Crocodile Farm & Mini Zoo Tour ~ tour description	4	Daily	9.00	2.00	2		90	45
Fairy & Wind Caves Tour ~ tour description	4	Daily	9.00	2.00	2		105	50
Sarawak Cultural Village + Cultural Show ~ tour description	4	Daily	8.30	2.00	2		120	60
Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse ~ tour description	4	Daily	8.00	1.30	2		110	55
Semenggoh Orang Utan & Crocodile Farm ~ tour description	4	Daily	8.15	2.00	2		130	65
Crocodile Farm & Annah Rais Longhouse ~ tour description	5	Daily	9.00	2.00	2		130	65
Semenggoh Orang Utan & Annah Rais Longhouse ~ tour description	5	Daily	8.15	2.00	2		135	68
Matang Wildlife Centre ~ tour description	4	Daily	9.00	2.00	2		100	50
Serikin Border Trading & Fairy Cave ~ tour description	5	Daily	8.00	1.00	2		145	73
Santubong Wildlife Cruise ~ tour description	4	Daily	-	4.30	2		200	100
Mangrove & Irrawaddy Dolphin Watch ~ tour description	4	Daily	8.30	-	2	Transport, driver /guide, entrance fees	180	90

                               

Full Day Tours (ex- Kuching)
Tours	Hrs	Day of Operations	Departure		Min adult	Include	Rate
			AM	PM			Adult (RM)	Child (RM)
Kuching City (South & North) Tour ~ tour description	7	Daily	9.00	-	2	Transport, driver / guide, entrance fees & lunch	110	55
Kuching City & Sarawak Cultural Village ~ tour description	7	Daily	9.00	-	2		160	80
Semenggoh Orang Utan, Annah Rais Longhouse & Crocodile Farm ~ tour description	8	Daily	8.15	-	2		185	93
Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse & Semenggoh Orang Utan ~ tour description	7	Daily	9.00	-	2		175	88
Semenggoh Orang Utan, Crocodile Farm & Fairy Cave ~ tour description	8	Daily	8.15	-	2		205	105
Semenggoh Orang Utan, Annah Rais Longhouse & Fairy Cave ~ tour description	8	Daily	8.15	-	2		205	105
Bako National Park – Proboscis Monkey ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		200	100
						Transport, driver / guide, entrance fees & lunch
Gading National Park – Rafflesia Flower ~ tour description	6	Daily	9.00	-	2		200	100
Gading National Park & Fairy Cave ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		225	115
Lemanak Iban Longhouse ~ tour description	12	Daily	7.00	-	2		335	170
Kubah National Park ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		240	120
Borneo Highland Day Trip ~ tour description	6	Daily	9.00	-	2		200	100
Sarawak Cultural Village & Semenggoh Orang Utan ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		195	98
Tanjung Datu National Park ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		600	300
Satang Island Day Trip ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		250	125
Kuching Caving ~ tour description	8	On booking	9.00	-	2	meal ; transport ; guide	from 199	-
Kayak in Kuching ~ tour description	6	On booking	8.30	-	2	transport ; kayak, oars and life jackets ; mineral water	RM 188	RM 188
Borneo Highlands Kayaking and Semengoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Adventure Trip ~ tour description	6	On booking	8.00	-	2	transport ; kayak, oars and life jackets ; mineral water; lunch	RM 218	RM 218
The Tringgus Trail (Landrover Adventure) ~ tour description	7	On booking	8.00	-	2	transport ; mineral water	RM 260	RM 260
The Bau Gold Mining History Trail ~ tour description	7	On booking	8.00	-	2	transport ; lunch ; Water ; Souvenir photo	RM 350	RM 350

 

Please Note:

~ The seat-in-coach can only be conducted with the minimum number of person/adults required
~ Pick-up and drop-off service from hotels at Miri town centre
~ Services of an English Speaking Driver / Guide
~ Visa application to Brunei (if required) to be arranged on own expenses
~ Touring by air-conditioned car, van or coach (depending on the group size)
~ Rates are inclusive of entrance fees where applicable
~ Child age between 4-11 years old
~ Any unused services are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-deductible
~ 100% cancellation charge applies for NO SHOW OR CANCELLATION within 48-hrs
~ In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the local operator reserves the right to alter, amend or withdraw the package anytime with or without prior notice.

 Redemption Instructions :

~ 24 hours prior to travel date, please call our local tour representative (during working hours) to reconfirm your booking details. Pick up time is required 30 minutes prior to tour departure time.

Postponements of Trip:

* Please be advised that the trip will not be allowed to be postponed unless we are advised of any changes at least 3 working days before trip commencement date

**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.

 

 

Accommodation and Packages to Kuching, Damai Beach, Bako National Park and Batang Ai National Park

Accommodation:
Kuching	5 star & 4 star | Four Points by Sheraton | Grand Continental Hotel | Grand Margherita Kuching | Hilton Kuching | Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suite | Riverside Majestic | Pullman Kuching | 360 Hotel | 3 star & 2 star | Abell Hotel | Batik Boutique Hotel | Borneo Hotel | Dormani Hotel | De Palma Waterfront Hotel | Harbour View Hotel | Kingwood Inn | Kuching Park Hotel | The LimeTree Hotel | Regal Court Hotel | Regency Rajah Court Hotel | Telang Usan Hotel | Penrissen Inn | Budget Hotels | Mandarin Lodging Lodge | Kuok Pin Hotel | Fata Hotel | Laila Inn | Guesthouses | Basaga Holiday Residences | B & B Inn | Borneo Bed & Breakfast | Pinnacles Kuching | Singgahsana Lodge | The Fairview | The Kuching Waterfront Lodge | Serviced Apartments | Grand Apartment Services | Ariva Gateway |
Outskirts of Kuching	Homestays | Kura Kura Jungle Homestay |
Damai Beach, Santubong	| Damai Beach Resort | Damai Puri Resort & Spa | Permai Rainforest Resort | One Hotel Santubong | Nanga Damai Homestay |
Bako National Park	| Park Accommodation |
Batang Ai National Park	| Batang Ai Hilton | Nanga Sumpa Iban Tribal Longhouse Stay |
Trips and Packages:
Day Adventure Trips	| Caving in Kuching | Kayakking in Kuching | River Cruise with Irrawaddy Dolphins | Borneo Highlands Kayaking and Semengoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Adventure Trip | The Kuching Tringgus Trail (Landrover Adventure) | The Bau Gold Mining History Trail |
Kuching, Semengoh Orangutan Centre and Surroundings	| 3 Days 2 Nights Kuching Holiday Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Kuching Holiday Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Jungle Homestay Package |
Kuching and Outskirts	| 3 Days 2 Nights Jungle Homestay Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Kuching Holiday Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Kuching, Fairy & Wind Cave and Holiday Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Kuching Holiday Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Kuching & Damai Beach Holiday Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Kuching City & Bako National Park Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Kuching & Batang Ai Longhouse Safari Package | 5 Days 4 Nights Kuching, Batang Ai and Bako National Park Holiday Package | 5 Days 4 Nights Kuching City & Iban Longhouse Back to Nature Package | 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Kuching Trip |
Volunteer Programmes	| 12 Days Work with Orangutans & Borneo Tribal Living Experiences |
Other Parts of Sarawak	Miri Town | Half Day Miri Town Tour | Niah National Park | Niah National Park & Caves Day Trip | Lambir Hills National Park | Lambir Hills National Park & Iban Longhouse Tour | Lambir Hills National Park Day Trip | Mulu National Park | Royal Mulu Resort | 2 Days 1 Night Mulu Caves Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Mulu Caves Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Miri + Mulu Caves Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Package Mulu and Pinnacles Climbing Package | 4 Days 3 3Nights Miri City + Niah Caves + Mulu National Park Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Mulu Caves + Headhunter's Trail | 5 Days 4 Nights Mulu Pinnacles & Headhunters' Trail |
Combination Trips	| 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Kuching Trip |

 

Malaysia Rainforests, Sanctuaries and Parks

Peninsula Malaysia - Rainforests, Sanctuaries and Parks
Perak	| Bota Kanan River Terrapin Wildlife Conservation Centre | Royal Belum State Park | Sungkai Sambar Deer and Pheasant Wildlife Reserve | Temenggor Forest Reserve |
Johor	| Endau-Rompin National Park |
Pahang	| Taman Negara - Kuala Tahan | Jenderak Seladang Sanctuary | Kenong Rimba Reserve | Kuala Gandah Elephant Centre | Taman Negara - Merapoh | Tasik Chini Trek |
Selangor	| Kuala Selangor Fireflies | Kuala Selangor Nature Park | Sungai Dusun Rhino Sanctuary |
Kedah	| Langkawi Mangrove Swamps | The Datai, Langkawi | Ulu Muda Reserve |
Negri Sembilan	| Ulu Bendol Reserve | Berembun Forest Reserve |
Sabah and Sarawak - Borneo Rainforest, Sanctuaries and Parks
Sarawak	| Semengoh Wildlife/Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre | Bako National Park | Niah National Park | Kayakking in Kuching | Kayakking with Dolphins | Borneo Highlands Kayaking and Semengoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Adventure Trip | Mulu National Park | Tenyok Rimba |
Sabah	| Tabin Wildlife Reserve | Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary & Sukau | Gomantong Cave |

 

Short Adventure & Nature Trips

Peninsular Malaysia
Water Activities
Perak	| White Water Rafting at Gopeng and Caving at Gua Tempurung |
Selangor	| White Water Rafting at Sungai Selangor | Abseiling and Tubing at Sungai Selangor |
Camping Trips
Pahang	| Taman Negara Inner Jungle Trip (Trekking) | Kenong Rimba Camping |
Johor	| Endau National Park Camping |
Perak	| Trans Gopeng - Cameron Highlands Camping & Trekking | Ulu Geroh Rafflesia Trek & Rafting Trip |
Trekking Trips
Kedah	| Jungle Trekking in Langkawi's Treasured Rainforest | Trekking For Families with Kids in Langkawi |
Nature & Countryside Trips
Selangor	| Kuala Selangor Fireflies | Kuala Gandah Elephant Centre |
Birdwatching Trips
Kedah	| Birdwatching in Langkawi |
Nature Photography Trips
Kedah	| Escorted Nature & Wildlife Photography Trip in Langkawi |
River Kayakking Courses
Selangor	| River Kayakking Basic Course at Sungai Selangor |
Combination Trips
Nature/ Highland/ Island	| 7 Days 6 Nights Malaysia Nature & Island Trip | 9 Days 8 Nights Malaysia Highland, Nature & Island Trip |
Borneo ~ Sabah & Sarawak
Water Activities
Sabah	| White Water Rafting Day Trips |
Sarawak	| Kayakking in Kuching | River Cruise with Dolphins | Borneo Highlands Kayaking and Semengoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Adventure Trip | Kuching Caving Adventure | The Kuching Tringgus Trail (Landrover Adventure) | The Bau Gold Mining History Trail |
Mountain Climbing
Sabah	| Mount Kinabalu Climb |
Sarawak	| Mulu Pinnacles Climb | Mount Trusmadi Climb |
Birdwatching Trips
Sabah	| Birding in Sabah,Borneo |
Nature & Countryside Trips
Sabah	| Garama Wetland Cruise |