Indonesia - Asia's Big 5
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Explore the wilds of Indonesia, searching for orangutan, tigers, rhinos, elephants and komodo dragons
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Tours led by Dr Claire Vaux Oelrichs, coordinator of Save Indonesia's Endangered Species (S.I.E.S.)
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Experience the forests of Sumatra and Borneo and the dramatic Komodo Islands Marine Park
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Visit projects supported by the S.I.E.S. and meet wildlife researchers working in the region
Group Tour Costs:
From £2,695 per person excluding international flights - 2012
From £2,795 per person excluding international flights - 2013
Tour Dates for 2012
10 - 22 June 2012
3 - 15 September 2012
16 - 28 June 2013
8 - 20 September 2013
Group Size
Maximum 10 people
Group Trip Summary
Steppes Discovery, in exclusive co-operation with the Save Indonesia’s Endangered Species (SIES), offers intrepid travellers, the opportunity to explore Indonesia’s rich wildlife in areas rarely seen by outsiders. From the rainforests in Sumatra where tigers prowl, to elephants and rhino sanctuaries in remote parks, on to the island of Borneo and the fabled “Man of the Forest” to the land of dragons in Komodo, this tour is unlike any other. Our unique partnership with SIES allows us to camp in regions not open to conventional tourism, away from the crowds in areas of pristine wilderness. The tour also includes a contribution to SIES to allow them to continue their much-needed work.
On this unforgettable journey you will learn more about conserving the forests and wildlife of this fascinating country. Join in conservation discussions and meetings with local communities, explore majestic rainforests, bathe Sumatran elephants, discuss the issues of breeding the almost extinct Sumatran rhino and search Sumatran tigers in highly threatened corridors, with special local naturalists.
The trip is led by Dr Claire Oelrichs, a veterinary surgeon, conservationist and coordinator of the Ecolodges Indonesia Conservation Fund and the driving force behind SIES. Travelling regularly in Indonesia she works closely with the National Parks and the Guides Training Courses raising their awareness of protecting the wildlife and their habitat in emerging.
For more information on this and our other tiger safaris, orangutans tours and Asian wildlife trips, please contact Chris on 01285 64 33 33 or drop him an e-mail.
Itineraries (download the group tour itinerary below)
Our Experts
Dr Claire Oelrichs
Tour Expert
Dr Claire Oelrichs our Expert for the Asia Big 5
Tailor made option available – contact us for more details