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PLACES TO STAY
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Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii) in the wild
near Bukit Lawang, Indonesia

Bukit Lawang, Indonesia is one of the top spots to sight Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii)

BEST TIME TO SEE

April-October. Dry season improves trail access for spotting orangutans in rainforest canopies.

SIGHTING TIP

Join guided treks at dawn to see orangutans feeding in fruiting trees.

Coordinates

3.5500°N, 98.1167°E

HABITAT

Tropical rainforests

CONSERVATION STATUS

Critically Endangered

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

Guided Wildlife Tours & Things to Do Nearby

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