Bukit Lawang Travel Guide: Jungle Trekking To See Orangutans
Jungle trekking at Bukit Lawang in Indonesia is one of the best ways to see the Sumatran orangutan in the wild, and it’s pretty easy to do on a budget! This small village sits on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park, a big rainforest where you can see all kinds of animals, including tigers, rare birds, lizards, and orangutans. Trekking packages are ethical and you’re almost guaranteed to see Sumatran orangutans and other wildlife. In just a couple days of trekking, we saw more than a dozen orangutans and a bunch of other animals! This travel guide will explain how to get there, where to stay, and everything else you need to know before you go! How To Get To Bukit Lawang Bukit Lawang is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, and it’s relatively easy to get there. The nearest international airport is in the city of Medan (KNO), which gets daily flights from places like Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta. If you’re coming from Bali, you’ll have to transit in Jakarta or Kua...