Overland Gateway to Berau Jungle Wildlife
Muara Wahau serves as a key gateway village that connects the areas of Berau and Samarinda, making it an essential starting point for those traveling by land to explore the Berau Region. This region offers a variety of exciting tour options, including the Wehea Rainforest, which is known for its rich biodiversity. Travelers can also visit the Mangkalihat Karst Mountain Jungle in Merabu, which features stunning limestone formations and dense jungle landscapes. Another highlight is the Lesan River Jungle, a vast and wildlife-rich area where numerous species can be found, such as orangutans and clouded leopards. The journey also includes a visit to the Miau Baru Dayak Kayan village, where visitors can experience the traditional longhouse culture and meet the distinctive long-eared Dayak women. Lastly, the tour typically ends with a visit to the Bounty Paradise Beach island group, which is part of the Derawan Archipelago and is renowned for its beautiful beaches and marine life.
Muara Wahau Travel information
Tour Destination :Muara Wahau Village and Wehea National Park, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Main Interest & Activities :
Merabu Limestone forest and historical caves
Miau Baru Dayak Culture village
Jungle trek, and exploring the Flora and Fauna
Kedang Kepala River which is a side River of the Mystic Mahakam River in East Kalimantan. Recommended visit time for Kedang Kepala River is 3 till 5 days.
Wehea National Park Virgin Rain Forest Trekking with exotic wildlife like Orangutans, cloud leopards, Hornbill birds, lizards etc.
Derawan Archipelago with Sangalaki, Kakaban and Maratua Islands for white palm beach leisure or snorkel and scuba dive the coral reefs in the blue lagoon sea
Culture :
Dayak Kenyah, Dayak Bahau, Dayak Kayan, Dayak Kenyah, Dayak Wehea Dayak Lebo & Kutai tribe
Flora & Fauna :
Tropical Jungle and Wildlife of the Lesan River, the Wehea Reserve, and the Mangkalihat Karst Mountain crop Rainforest
Tour Starting Point :
Balikpapan East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Transport Possibilities :
by public bus or chartered car from Balikpapan to Samarinda and or Muara Wahau, by public ferry or chartered motor canoe cruising up the Mahakam River into the Kedang Kepala River
Tour Ending Point :
Balikpapan, or Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Travel Distance to entry point :
400 Km from Balikpapan Airport, 300km from Samarinda airport, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Duration :
Short Get Through Visit 5 to 8 Days
Accommodation & Hotels :
Hotels, guesthouses, Local Houses, homestay or Jungle Camp
Tour Grade :
Challenging