Sumatra accommodation, eco lodge
| country: | Indonesia |
| location: | 500m from the entrance to Way Kambas NP, South Sumatra |
| price: | From US $35 per double room per night |
description
This eco lodge in South Sumatra is the fourth of a series of eco lodges in Indonesia, which are based on Green Globe 21 management principles. The mother lodge in Bali is GG 21 eco certified.
The eco lodge is situated on the edge of the Way Kambas National Park and hopes to play a role with key stakeholders in the conservation of the Park where the endangered Sumatran elephant, and the rare and endangered Sumatran Rhino and Tiger are protected.
The lodge is being rebuilt by Meryl Wilson (already designed and built two eco lodges from scratch and rebuilt another in Indonesia) using our eco building codes where rain storage, sewage recycling and solar power are mandatory. Our main partners are a group of eco investors (from Australia, Europe, Indonesia, UK and USA), the authorities in the Way Kambas National Park, the International Rhino Foundation and the communities round the park.
Elephant, cycling, walking or river safaris are available, and a private viewing of the Sumatran rhino at the Rhino Conservation Unit can be arranged. This is a great destination for bird and butterfly enthusiasts and we specialize in birding tours. Tigers are only glimpsed on rare occasions, but elephant, possibly rhino, gibbons, macaques and birds (including the endemic white-winged duck) can be seen along the river from a park boat or our special bird watching boat. Other options include a visit to the Elephant training school.
The eco lodge is situated on the edge of the Way Kambas National Park and hopes to play a role with key stakeholders in the conservation of the Park where the endangered Sumatran elephant, and the rare and endangered Sumatran Rhino and Tiger are protected.
The lodge is being rebuilt by Meryl Wilson (already designed and built two eco lodges from scratch and rebuilt another in Indonesia) using our eco building codes where rain storage, sewage recycling and solar power are mandatory. Our main partners are a group of eco investors (from Australia, Europe, Indonesia, UK and USA), the authorities in the Way Kambas National Park, the International Rhino Foundation and the communities round the park.
special things to do and see here
Elephant, cycling, walking or river safaris are available, and a private viewing of the Sumatran rhino at the Rhino Conservation Unit can be arranged. This is a great destination for bird and butterfly enthusiasts and we specialize in birding tours. Tigers are only glimpsed on rare occasions, but elephant, possibly rhino, gibbons, macaques and birds (including the endemic white-winged duck) can be seen along the river from a park boat or our special bird watching boat. Other options include a visit to the Elephant training school.
rooms, food and facilities
The eco lodge has 8 rooms (double/twin/single) with ensuite western bathrooms with hot/cold water. Each room has a fan, desk, chairs and mosquito proofing. There is a restaurant and simple bar, 2 hectares of gardens to enjoy. We offer an airport pick up/drop off, vehicle and bicycle hire.
Family & baby friendly: We encourage families and are developing a conservation programme for children. Babies under 2 years stay for free.
Disabled access: All our rooms are on the ground floor with access for those with limited mobility. At this time, the accommodation is not suitable for wheelchairs.
The nearest airport is Lampung (20 mins from Jakarta) and we offer airport pick up/drop off. Alternatively you can drive from Java using the ferry from Merak to Bekahuni.
Family & baby friendly: We encourage families and are developing a conservation programme for children. Babies under 2 years stay for free.
Disabled access: All our rooms are on the ground floor with access for those with limited mobility. At this time, the accommodation is not suitable for wheelchairs.
how to find us
The nearest airport is Lampung (20 mins from Jakarta) and we offer airport pick up/drop off. Alternatively you can drive from Java using the ferry from Merak to Bekahuni.
how this holiday makes a difference
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This lodge will follow GG 21 management similar to our other eco lodges.
All our staff are local to forge links with the village, conservation is mandatory in building and management (eg rain storage, sewage recycling, solar electricity, composting, recycling in rubbish disposal), and special information on conservation is in place for our staff (formal training courses) and guest (room files). A GG 21 Environmental Management System (EMS) will be developed including the documentation and safety procedures and we will work hard to cement our partnerships in conservation of the Way Kambas Park especially with the park staff and The International Rhino Foundation. We are committed to providing transparency in management and accounting procedures, using surplus funds for community development around the park and encouraging ecological stability by bird and butterfly lists. |
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