KETAMBE is a small village located in South east Aceh Province, Aceh, Indonesia. Its 255km from North sumatra International airport (KNO). It serves as one of the main and untouched gateways to the Gunung Leuser National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ketambe is renowned for its role in wildlife conservation, particularly for the Sumatran orangutans, and is a popular eco-tourism destination offering unique opportunities to explore lush rainforests and observe wildlife in their natural habitat.

Here are a few key points about Ketambe:

  • Ecotourism Hub: Ketambe is often used as a base for trekkers who want to explore the rich biodiversity of Gunung Leuser National Park, which is one of the last places where orangutans, tigers, rhinos, and elephants can still be found in the wild.
  • Wildlife Watching: Visitors often go to Ketambe for jungle trekking to see wildlife in its natural habitat. It is a great location for birdwatching, observing primates, and exploring the rainforest.
  • Conservation Efforts: The area has been involved in various conservation efforts to protect endangered species, including the critically endangered Sumatran orangutan.

This table below is trekking Cost Only

No people 1 Day 2 Days 3 Dyas 4 Days 5 Days
1 px 650.000 IDR 1.200.000 IDR 1.800.000 IDR 2.400.000 IDR 3.00.000 IDR
2 Px 1.300.00 IDR 2.600.000 IDR 3.900.000 IDR 4.550.000 IDR 6.500.000 IDR
 3 px 1.950.000 IDR 3.800.000 IDR 5.700.000 IDR 7.800.000 IDR 9.750.000 IDR
4 px 2.600.000 IDR 5.200.000 IDR 7.800.000 IDR 10.400.000 IDR 13.000.000 IDR

What’s included

  • English speaking guide
  • Porters
  • Tent and all camping equipments
  • Meal and drink during the jungle trek
  • National park Entrance fees

What to bring:

  •  Light backpack
  •  Camera
  •  Walking shoes
  •  Long trousers & socks
  •  Toiletpaper
  •  1 large bottle of water
  •  Sunscreen
  •  Mosquito repellent

 

How to get to Ketambe

PUBLIC BUS :   This is possible but little complicated and takes really longtime. Stop and waiting in the public bus depot can be very annoying. but if you have time and willing to take a challenge to join the local and cramped in the small local mountain bus.

PRIVATE TAXI : This is the most convinient and the easiest way to get to Ketambe. we can organised private or shared taxi for pick up from the KNO airport and also to drop off as well.

  • KNO AIRPORT – KETAMBE  : 1.350.000 IDR
  • MEDAN CITY – KETAMBE    : 1.100.000 IDR
  • BERASTAGI –  KETAMBE     :  900.000 IDR
  • B.LAWANG – KETAMBE        : 1.350.000 IDR