The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in East Kalimantan, Kalimantan

November 17, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

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Restaurants in East Kalimantan

1. Kersik Luway

West Kutai Regency, Sekolaq Darat 75777 Indonesia +62 812-3141-5104
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Kersik Luway

2. Sting-less Jellyfish Lake

Kakaban Lake, Pulau Kakaban Indonesia
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 137 reviews

Sting-less Jellyfish Lake

3. Muara Kaman - Sedulang Natural Preserve

Tenggarong 75553 Indonesia
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Muara Kaman - Sedulang Natural Preserve

4. Mangrove Center Graha indah

Perumahan Graha indah, Balikpapan Indonesia +62 813-5037-1500 http://www.balitek-ksda.or.id
Excellent
47%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49 reviews

Mangrove Center Graha indah

Reviewed By BonneQQ - Bali, Indonesia

What an amazing experience, explored the mangroves on the boat and met some of the most inspirational heroes who have worked hard in educating the local and the world about how important mangroves are for us and the planet. We met Pak Agus and his friends. Wow...I am super impressed to his substantial knowledge about Mangroves in general and how genuine he is in trying to protect the mangroves here. These guys are super heroes...feel really grateful to meet them and hearing their stories ???????? We saw a few proboscis monkeys out and about.

5. Sun Bear Education and Conservation Center

Jl. Soekarno-Hatta Km. 23 no. 185 RT. 42 Kelurahan Karang Joang, Balikpapan 76127 Indonesia +62 811-5378-169 [email protected] http://www.beruangmadu.org
Excellent
38%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 119 reviews

Sun Bear Education and Conservation Center

Kawasan Wisata Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup (KWPLH), which translates to Environmental Education and Recreation facility, or colloquially also known as the Sun Bear Center, is an environmental education facility located 23 km north of Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. In 2002, the Sun Bear was proposed as the mascot of Balikpapan, fuelled by the first research project on wild sun bears carried out in the field in the Sungai Wain Protection Forest located without Balikpapan City boundaries. Since 2004, the City Government has collaborated with private donors and wildlife experts to develop the sun bear education center, the centerpiece of which is a 1.3 ha natural enclosure housing 7 sun bears that can never be released into the wild. This is enclosure is widely recognized as one of the best of its kind in Asia, and increasing numbers of tourists (70,000 in 2013), domestic and foreign, can see the mascot of Balikpapan in a natural environment. In 2008, a Sun Bear information exhibit, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in Asia, was opened at the Centre, followed by an education exhibit focusing on Domestic animal care versus Wildlife not suitable as pets. In 2014 a new exhibit focusing on the rich Endemic Flora and Fauna of Borneo was opened. Plans are under way to develop further exhibits with environmental themes, such as the different ecosystems and their functions from mountains to the sea in Borneo. The Centre has also developed a rescue facility for stray and abandoned cats and dogs, also providing the public with information on pet care. In addition, over the years, attractive gardens and outward bound facilities have been developed, and visitor numbers have increased steadily. The majority of visitors are local schoolchildren, community groups and families wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours. To date the site developments have largely been funded through donations, while the basic running costs have been funded by the city government. The site currently employs 41 staff, 80% of whom are from local communities.

Reviewed By SonnyRoyal - Gold Coast, Australia

If ever passing through Balikpapan, East Kalimantan I recommend you to experience this Sun Bear Education & Conservation Centre (KWPLH) that's set on quite a large property outside of the city limits. The first and only education centre in the whole of Kalimantan! A great spot for a weekend picnic with family or friends and an opportunity to learn more about Balikpapan's mascot - the sun bear. The naturalised enclosure for the sun bears have raised boardwalks around most of the area that allows viewing from above, especially during feeding time which is always a great opportunity for photos. The guides that work at the centre are very enthusiastic, passionate, and articulate with educating the general public about the sun bears and the conservation issues that they face. Lots of effort has gone into the environmental education exhibits throughout the property on; sun bears, endemic flora and fauna of Borneo, and domestic animals. There is also a small vet clinic and adoption centre for domestic animals that are being looked after on the property also. An important initiative to educate the public about being responsible pet owners. An insightful experience!

6. Bangkirai Hill Nature Tourism

Bukit Bangkirai, Balikpapan 75271 Indonesia +62 813-5499-9386
Excellent
32%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 142 reviews

Bangkirai Hill Nature Tourism

Reviewed By Departure38044496765 - Samarinda, Indonesia

Located in the rain forest of Borneo. Close to Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia. Representative of rain forest of Borneo that almost extinct. You can explore this places just 1 hour from Balikpapan.

7. Talisayan Sea

Berau Indonesia
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Talisayan Sea

8. Balikpapan Botanical Garden

Kawasan Hutan Lindung Sungai Wain, Balikpapan Indonesia http://kebunrayabalikpapan.blogspot.sg/
Excellent
5%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
45%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 22 reviews

Balikpapan Botanical Garden

9. Long Bawan

Krayan Mentarang RainForest Park, Long Bawan Indonesia

No terrestrial road, to visit using MAF Cesna Plane from Tarakan, East Kalimantan or via Nunukan to visit Kayan Mentarang Rainforest National park for tracking to Ba Kelalan in Sarawak, Malaysia

10. Whale Shark Point

East Kalimantan 20242 Indonesia
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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0%
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0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

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