Famous throughout the world as an orang-utan hotspot, little Bukit Lawang attracts a steady stream of wildlife lovers to its patch of jungle every year. Part of Gunung Leuser National Park, it’s home to one of richest forest ecosystems on the planet.

Bukit Lawang's orang-utans are only semi-wild, and the forest immediately surrounding the town has been largely replaced by palm oil plantations, but the area is an excellent place to learn about Indonesia's wildlife, the industries that threaten it, and best practise alternatives.

Your first encounter with Bukit Lawang's orang-utans will be a soft trek to the feeding platform, which - although not a hundred percent natural - is the best way to ensure an orang-utan sighting. Chances are excellent that you'll encounter some primates en route, since you’ll be hiking straight through their natural habitat. The feeding session is a great way to catch some close-up shots of the orang-utans, so make sure you bring your camera.
 
During this experience you’ll spend two nights in an atmospheric eco-lodge with modern facilities and comfortable rooms. The property benefits from plenty of outdoor spaces where you can relax and absorb the sights and sounds of the jungle - it’s a great retreat after a day of rambling through the tropical forests of Sumatra.