The Volunteer Programme
On this programme you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with Orang-utans in a Malaysian Zoo for 15 days, take part in a two-day visit to a Wildlife Centre to see Orang-utans in rehabilitation before heading to the Borneo jungle to even monitor these great apes in the wild.
Working alongside trained experts and the indigenous tribes-people of Borneo, volunteers work to conserve orang-utans in both their natural environment and those living in captivity. The project aims to help the local Iban-tribes people make orang-utans an integral part of the local economy through eco-tourism routes.
The highlights of the programme include:
- Spend 15 days working in a Zoo in Taiping or Kuala Lumpur working closely with primates of which Orang-utans are the main focus. Activities include feeding, cleaning and enriching life of primates.
2-day visit to Matang Wildlife Centre with our expert staff - see Orang-utans in rehabilitation before being released to the wild. Learn about how the centre works and understand Orang-utan behaviour.
- Travel to Batang Ai and then upriver to the Iban longhouses on the edge of the Indonesian Malaysian border where Orang-utans roam free and pristine rainforest still survivies away from loggers and modern civilisation.
- Monitor the apes in the wild, deepest darkest Borneo jungle where Orang-utans roam free, carry out nest counts, and collect and record insects.
Help local Ibans make Orang-utans an intergral part of the local economy through ecotourism projects.
What’s Included in the Programme
- All accommodation - simple, basic and with bags of character - based on dorm style with a minimum of two persons sharing.
- Food - all inclusive (as part of food allowance), apart from the occasional meals on certain travelling days, ie at airport and whilst in KL and Kuching.
- Meet and greet on start date
- Orientation and welcome lunch or dinner
- Private transfers on specified days to all hostels, lodges and destinations
- Local guides and specialists
- Access permits
- Volunteer programme
- Evaluation with supervisor
- Donations are made to local projects on behalf of the volunteers
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- International Flights
- Local flights - we recommend that you see Malaysia Airlines
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenditure
- Meals on Travelling Days
Prices and Durations
Malaysia Orang-Utan Experience - 4 weeks
$2,719
