Time to get up early and explore the pristine tropical rainforests of Central Java. In search for 4 key species of primates (including the endangered and endemic Javan gibbon) we will learn about the majestic forest, trees and animals that call this place home and explore it by local safari jeep. Lunch is served locally sourced from the plants of the forest mixed with typical Indonesian ingredients and spices. After lunch we visit another area nearby to search for the nocturnal Javan slow loris and some other bird species that we haven’t seen yet.
Day 1:
• Yogyakarta hotel pickup at 11 am and drive to Pekalongan (around 4,5 hours)
• Arrive in the hotel, have dinner and take a rest
Day 2:
• Get up at 5.30am and drive 1,5 hour to the forest
• Drive/walk through the forest in search of Javan gibbon and other wildlife/birds
• Continue walking to the NGO basecamp
• Have a local snack and tea/coffee (the real wild luwak coffee!)
• Forest lunch
• Continue searching for other mammals/birds in another nearby forest
• Night session in search of nocturnal birds and mammals (optional)
• (Late) dinner
• Back to the hotel and get some rest
Day 3:
• After breakfast leave back to Yogyakarta
• Drop off at your hotel in the afternoon
Primates:
| Species | Status | Endemic |
| Javan gibbon | en | Java |
| Javan langur | vu | Java |
| Javan surili | vu | Java |
| Long-tailed macaque | en | |
| Javan slow loris | cr | Java |
Birds:
| Species | Status | Endemic |
| crested serpent eagle | lc | |
| black eagle | lc | |
| collared kingfisher | lc | |
| Javan kingfisher | lc | Java and Bali |
| small minivet | lc | |
| orange-breasted trogon | lc | |
| Javan trogon | vu | Java |
| banded kingfisher | lc | |
| Javan hawk-eagle | en | Java and Bali |
| Javan broadbill | nt | |
| black-banded barbet | nt | Java and Bali |
| Sunda scops owl | lc | |
| pin-tailed parrotfinch | lc |
• Transport
• Accomodation (2 nights)
• All activities as described
• Drinking water, snacks, fruit, lunch (day 1 and day 2), dinner (day 1 and day 2)
• Professional photo documentation
• Dutch & English speaking guide (western standard)
• Donation for Javan gibbon conservation
• Environmental friendly approach, support of local NGO’s, no single-use plastics are used on this trip
• Alcoholic drinks and drinks other than water
• Personal expenses
• Travel and medical insurance
• Tips
• Prices starting from 2.900.000 IDR per person based on a group of 4 from Yogyakarta
• Please contact us here for other prices, customizations or questions
