ketambe-jungle-trekking-guide

Why Trek in Ketambe?

✅ Wild Orangutan Sightings

Ketambe is one of the best places in the world to see wild orangutans, not rehabilitated ones. These incredible great apes roam freely in the dense canopy, swinging between trees or foraging for fruit.

“On my second day, we spotted a mother orangutan and her baby calmly watching us from above. It was magical.” – Trekker testimonial

✅ Authentic Jungle Experience

The trails in Ketambe are less trafficked and more rugged than in tourist hotspots. That means:

• More chances to spot wildlife

• Less noise and human interference

• Deeper connection with nature

✅ Biodiversity Beyond Orangutans

The rainforest is also home to:

• Thomas leaf monkeys

• Gibbons

• Hornbills

• Sun bears

• Rafflesia flowers

• And even clouded leopards (rare sightings)

🛏️ Where to Stay in Ketambe

Most accommodations in Ketambe are simple guesthouses or eco-lodges, often family-run. They offer:

• Private wooden bungalows

• Jungle views and hammock areas

• Organic local meals

• Arrangements for guides and treks

Popular options include:

• Pak Mus Guesthouse

• Wisma Cinta Alam

• Rainforest Lodge Ketambe

🌱 Responsible Travel in Ketambe

Tourism in Ketambe is rooted in sustainability and respect for nature. To help preserve this unique ecosystem:

• Never feed or touch wildlife

• Stay on trekking paths

• Take your trash with you

• Avoid single-use plastics

• Support local businesses and guides

📍 How to Get to Ketambe

From Medan:

• Private car (7–8 hours) – Most convenient

• Public bus to Kutacane, then motorbike or taxi to Ketambe (budget-friendly)

From Banda Aceh:

• Travel south via Takengon and Blangkejeren (multi-day route, very scenic)

Go to Ketambe with our driver is the safest and most easy to get there. it takes about 8-9 hours ride via Berastagi highland. Stop at the rest area in Berastagi Highland. We offer very competitive and affordable trates. You will get to Ketambe Faster and and hassle free. We will discounted if you combined with the jungletrek and accommodation package.

First you need to get to medan from the airport or hotel by online taxis, then go to the bus loket or depot ( BTN bus, SEBAYANG bus ). This is public bus that goes to KUTACANE, the nearest and the last stop for the bus. Kutacane you need to get another bus to ketambe. Be aware that there is time limitation time for the bus from medan to kuta cane and also from kuta cane to Ketambe. This option take much longer time and not recommended.

SHARED TAXIS are better than public bus. The car will be more comfortable and also bit faster. this also stop at the Kutacane. You still need to organise transport from kuta cane to ketambe tho. ANUGRAH TRAVEL is a well known company that organise shared taxis to Ketambe. ANUGRAH TRAVEL