The rainforest has its own rhythm.

It grows, changes, and renews itself over time. From 2027, Tanjung Puting National Park will introduce scheduled annual closure periods, allowing the park and its surrounding tourism infrastructure time to rest, recover, and receive essential maintenance.

The scheduled closure periods are:

15–31 January 2027

1–15 June 2027

During these periods, visitor access and tourism activities within designated areas of Tanjung Puting National Park will be temporarily suspended, including visits to destinations such as Camp Leakey, Pondok Tanggui, and Tanjung Harapan.

Why does the park need time to rest?

Tanjung Puting is a living rainforest.

Its rivers carry boats, its trails welcome visitors, and its forests provide a home for orangutans and countless other species.

A scheduled pause provides valuable time for the park to focus on habitat recovery, trail and facility maintenance, and the continued protection of the ecosystem and wildlife that make Tanjung Puting so special.

At Orangutan River Retreat, we believe that responsible travel also means respecting the natural rhythm of the places we visit.

Sometimes, the best thing we can do for a forest is to give it space.

Still hoping to experience Borneo during these periods?

A closure at Tanjung Puting does not mean that your journey to Borneo has to wait.

For travellers visiting during these periods, the Lamandau Wildlife Reserve offers a different way to experience the rainforest and orangutans of Central Borneo.

Located away from the usual tourist routes, Lamandau offers a quieter and more intimate wildlife experience. The journey itself becomes part of the adventure, beginning with a traditional boat journey along the Arut River and continuing deep into a protected rainforest landscape.

Visitor access is carefully limited, helping to preserve the quiet character of the reserve and reduce pressure on its natural environment.

Here, there are no crowded trails or busy viewing platforms.

You travel by river.

You walk through the forest.

And you wait for nature to reveal itself in its own time.

Orangutans are wild animals, and sightings can never be guaranteed. But that is precisely what makes an encounter so meaningful when it happens.

For those looking for a quieter, more personal alternative during Tanjung Puting's scheduled closure periods, Lamandau offers the opportunity to continue exploring Borneo while discovering a different side of its rainforest.

One forest takes time to rest.

Another offers a different path into the wild.

Wherever your journey takes you, we believe the rainforest should always come first.

If you are planning a trip to Borneo in 2027, we would be happy to help you find the journey that best suits your travel dates and interests.