3 independent reviews for Orangutan volunteering in Borneo
Reviews for Orangutan volunteering in Borneo
Claire Couchman review 19 Apr 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The most memorable and exciting part was see the Orangutans enjoying their enclosures once we had just been in their (with them moved out). Then going to the other national park to see those in the wild. It was a truely full circle moment.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take plenty of insect repellent with Deet! and the cream/ gel type not the spray. Remember that you are there to help out. Take clothes that can get ruined and gardening gloves really help your environmental impact. Enjoy every moment, even when you are exhausted from the heat and sweat.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I really felt that we helped the animals get some enjoyment out of being in their enclosures, which would be very mundane. We would talk to them and make enrichment treats. We did upcycle water bottles, loo roll inners and egg boxes. Though I feel we could have had a day in kuching city talking to the locals about our work, because sadly not many gave much notice to the fact we have done such work when speaking to a few on our last evening back in the city.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
1000/10. I am already planning when I can go back and make a bigger impact.Kim Albridge review 10 Apr 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Watching the orphan orangutan young ones play in jungle school. Feeding the Orangutans treats and handing them leaves for their beds2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Expect to be very hot! Cool showers everyday are a treat! Food is wonderful and authentic Indonesian.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Would rather call it a working holiday rather than a rest and relaxation holiday. I feel like it helped the Orangutans and showed the world cares. Mostly it is raising awareness of the dire situation for Orangutans and is a call to action4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very special, informative and hard work. I need an r&r holiday from this holiday.Lydia Footer review 15 Aug 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Seeing the baby orangutans on the boat trip and water enrichment with the orangutans2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Get an e-sim with Bytesim (not Airlo!) It's very humid so pack baggy clothes and wear short wellies, they get hot! Be ready to work hard, it's not a holiday, you feel like you are actually making a difference!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
All of the above! We shopped from the locals, we ate mostly veggie and most importantly, I felt like I was making a difference and helping the orangutans - finishing the tower on the new island was a great feeling, knowing Waru and Pony (orangutans) would be sitting on it (hopefully by the end of the year), instead of being in cages was a special feeling!4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
An incredible and unforgettable experience, learned lots of new skills, got out of my comfort zone and felt like I'd make a difference and done something good! Matt, our organiser was fantastic too.Holiday Reviews
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