Muara Muntai Jempang and Semayang Lake Mahakam River
Muara Muntai is situated close to the vast lakes of the Mahakam River, making it a great place for travelers heading deeper into the region. When exploring the lakes by boat, visitors might have the chance to see freshwater dolphins, which are sometimes spotted in these waters. The local fishermen live in their homes, some of which are built on or along the shores of Lake Semayang, Lake Jempang, and Lake Melintang.
Lake Melintang is located near the village of Melintang and spans a massive area of about 10,000 hectares.
The area around the lake is very scenic and offers a unique sight at Lebak Singkil, where buffaloes are kept in pens that are built directly on the water. These animals walk through water that is more than a meter deep in search of food.
Lake Semayang is on the opposite side of Lake Melintang and covers a large area of 13,000 hectares.
Surrounding this lake are several villages. In the nearby area, there are also several smaller and beautiful lakes, including Manggah, Barambai, Rabok, Tempatung, Kedang Mubung, Wis, and Siran.
Lake Melintang is the closest lake to Muara Muntai and is necessary to cross in order to reach the Dayak villages of Tanjung Isuy or Mancong.
It is also home to a large number of fishermen who live along the lake or on its shores. These fishermen have built their sturdy wooden houses on piles that are raised above the water level.
Muara Muntai village Jempang Lake, Semayang Lake Mahakam River Travel Information
Tour Destination :Muara Muntai & Mahakam River, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Main Interest & Tour Activites :
Jungle trek, and exploring the Flora and Fauna
Mahakam River Cruise
Muara Muntai, Tanjung Isuy & Mancong, as Dayak Benuaq villages with Longhouses, settled along the Jempang Lake, surrounded with lowland rainforest and wildlife, lot of birds and monkeys include the proboscis monkey species.
Muara Muntai is famous of its hard wooden road which get through the village. Recommended visit time for the Mahakam River is 3 till 4 days.
Culture :
Dayak Benuaq, Kutai
Flora & Fauna :
Low land Tropical Rainforest and Wildlife
vTour Starting Point :
Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Transport Possibilities :
by public bus or chartered car from Balikpapan to Samarinda and by public ferry or chartered motor canoe cruising up the Mahakam River, or overland to Kota Bangun and by motorcanoe to Muara Muntai.
Tour Ending Point :
Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Distance to entry point :
300 Km from Balikpapan Airport East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Duration :
Short Get Through Visit 3 to 4 Days
Accommodation & Hotels :
guesthouses, Local house, Longhouse
Tour Grade :
Moderate