WHY VISIT SUMATRA

Begin Your Journey Into The Sumatran Rainforest

If you dream of real wilderness, incredible wildlife, and unforgettable adventure, Sumatra is waiting for you.

North Sumatra is home to Gunung Leuser National Park, one of Southeast Asia’s most important tropical rainforests and a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spanning more than one million hectares, this vast jungle ecosystem represents one of the last remaining true wilderness areas on our planet.

In this forest, nature still dominates. Wildlife still lives freely. And every step brings you closer to the heart of the jungle.

By practicing responsible tourism and ethical jungle trekking, we contribute to the well-being of the rainforest, its wildlife, and the local communities that rely on it.

Trek With Professional & Ethical Guides

Responsible trekking is essential for protecting wildlife and preserving the rainforest.

We work exclusively with local guides certified by ITGA-HPI (Indonesian Tourist Guides Association). Our team has years of experience exploring the rainforest and is dedicated to sustainable and ethical tourism.

By choosing trained and responsible guides, you help ensure that wildlife encounters remain safe and respectful.

One Of the World’s Most Extraordinary Rainforests

This ecosystem is considered one of the most biologically diverse regions on Earth, home to:

• More than 200 species of mammals
• Over 580 species of birds
• Hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, and insects

This rainforest is also the only place where four iconic Sumatran species live together:

• Sumatran Tiger
• Sumatran Rhinoceros
• Sumatran Elephant
• Sumatran Orangutan

A Rainforest Facing Real Threats

Large areas of rainforest have been lost due to palm oil expansion, illegal logging, mining activities, land conversion and forest fires.

When travelers visit Bukit Lawang and choose ethical jungle trekking, they directly support conservation and local communities.

Encounter The Sumatran Orangutan

Gunung Leuser National Park protects one of the last populations of the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii), with fewer than 6,500 individuals left in the wild.

The Meaning of Orangutan

The word orangutan comes from Bahasa Indonesia:

• Orang = person
• Hutan = forest

Together, the name means “person of the forest.”

• Spend most of their lives in the forest canopy
• Build a new sleeping nest almost every night
• Travel long distances searching for fruit
• Give birth only once every 7–8 years
• Care for their young for up to a decade

A Critically Endangered Species

• Expansion of palm oil plantations
• Illegal logging
• Habitat loss
• Forest fires
• Illegal wildlife trade

Bukit Lawang: A Story Of Conservation

Bukit Lawang hosted an orangutan rehabilitation center from 1973 to 1991 where more than 200 rescued orangutans were prepared to return to the wild.

Today Bukit Lawang is an example of how eco-tourism supports conservation and sustainable livelihoods.

Trek Responsibly — Be Part Of The Solution

By choosing responsible trekking, you help:

• Support rainforest conservation
• Protect endangered wildlife
• Strengthen local communities
• Promote sustainable travel

Sumatra is not simply another destination. It is one of the last true wild frontiers on Earth.