Borneo Jungle Park Wehea

Jungle & Wild Orangutans at Wehea Park

Wehea is the name of a Dayak tribe, and as history tells us, they were the first Dayak people to arrive in Borneo around 3000 years ago. Today, Wehea is well-known for its vast rainforest, which spans an area of 38,000 hectares. This rainforest is located in the East Kutai Regency, which is part of East Kalimantan Province.

The Wehea forest was successfully preserved from the hands of loggers in the early 2000s by the local Dayak Wehea tribe, led by the tribal chief, Mr. Ledjie Taq.
Since 2004, the area has been officially recognized as a "protected forest." In 2008, Wehea was honored with the Schooner Award in Canada, and in 2009, it received the prestigious Kalpataru Award in Indonesia, recognizing the tribe's outstanding efforts in protecting the rainforest.

The Wehea Forest is a lush, virgin jungle with dense vegetation, surrounded by primary forest. It spans an altitude range from 250 meters to 1700 meters above sea level. The forest is home to a variety of forest types, including lowland rainforest, dipterocarp forests, and montane forests. It consists of more than 60 different tree species. This special environment supports a wide range of wildlife, including several endangered species such as the Bornean orangutan, clouded leopard, sun bear, and grizzled langur. The tropical rainforest also shelters numerous other animals, such as lizards, deer, and a wide variety of bird species.

Wehea Park is the youngest nature reserve in East Kalimantan, situated between Muara Wahau and Berau Tanjung Redep.
Due to its remote location and inadequate infrastructure, visiting Wehea can be challenging. However, the journey is worth it for adventurous travelers who are patient and willing to explore. The area has built an eco-tourist jungle lodge, and there are ongoing efforts to develop the region as a tourism destination. Besides its breathtaking jungle, the nearby villages, such as Nehas Liah Bing and Miau Baru, showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Dayak people through their traditional longhouses, statues, and earlobes. Each year, during March and April, a traditional harvest and planting ceremony takes place, lasting for an entire month.

The unique combination of tropical rainforest, traditional culture, and artistic expressions makes the Wehea area and its people a fantastic tourism destination.
It offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience authentic aspects of life in Kalimantan, a part of Indonesian Borneo, in a natural and enriching way.

Wehea Travel Information