Samboja Lodge is built from sustainable and recycled materials; they have a natural water filters; used hydraulic rams to pump water without using electricity; recycle;  grow their own vegetables; produce compost. The team leader will give visitors a presentation and overview of the working activities and then guests will participate in a walking tour to acquaint themselves with the many facets of the Samboja Lodge Project. They feel it is important for their visitors to fully understand what they do at Samboja Lodge in order to help the orangutan to one day be free again.

Rooms

Currently has 26 rooms completed (22 standard rooms with beds for sharing, AC) and 2 suites (queen size beds, AC and hot water) and 2 treetops suites (king size beds, fantastic views, AC and hot water).

Lodge

Consists of two long levels and a center tower. The lower level contains 12 rooms (6 on either side of the center tower), each with its own patio, private bathroom and twin beds for double occupancy. The upper level has 10 rooms with balcony, private bathroom and twin beds for double occupancy as well.

The upper level has two VIP guests rooms with Queen size beds, air conditioning and hot water. The ground level portion of the center tower houses a communal area for dining, laundry and kitchen facilities, Internet access area.

On the top of tower accommodates two master VVIP suites complete with king size beds, Jacuzzi and large picture windows overlooking the Samboja Lodge area. There is also a large viewing platform open to all guest.

Various of interest  :

At Samboja Lodge :

Trekking to observe the Orangutans, and others wildlife habitats, sun bear around the lodge, re-forestation and protection rainforests, black river to observing monkeys, birds, wildlife's. etc. Feeding time of the Orangutan, wildlife at the sungai wain rainforest .

At Mahakam Cruise, Dayak and Mancong :

Mahakam River and it's creeks. Fisherman village and lakes. The life of Banjar tribe, Kutai tribe, Buginese tribe and Dayak tribe (Kenyah, Benuaq, Tunjung, Bahau) along the river bank. Floating houses and traditional markets. Traditional Longhouse (Lamin), Art and Ceremony of Dayak Tribe. Birds, Proboscis Monkey, Fresh Water Dolphin (Pesut) and Natural Orchids.

Condition :

 | samboja | samboja lodge | orangutan samboja | orangutan samboja lodge | orangutan balikpapan | orangutan sanctuary | orangutan rehabilitaion |

| black river | sungai wain | protection forest | samboja reforestation |

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