UJUNG KULON  JAVAN RHINO EXFEDITION

Packages  : 4 Days - 7 Night
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Start/End : Jakarta,

DAY 01 :

Jakarta / Carita / Ujong Kulon National Park - (we reccomended you can stay overnight in area one day before the trip)  Picked you up at 5am from Jakarta city than drive take approxe6 hours to the western tip of the island of Java and the forest park of Ujong Kulon National Park.  arrive than from  here we will get into a boat along the coast to the park’s gateway. arrive at Cigenter river by using a couple of canoes we will silently paddle up and down stretches of the Cigenter River It’s remarkably peaceful and lovely here, yet full of primeval – rainforest and trees that have fallen into the river. The rich colors of the place are so wonderful, and the strong tropical sun creates great pools of mottled light on the river’s surface. for a while in the hope that we see one.of your meals will be prepared and eaten at the camp in between our excursions into the forest.)

DAY 2-6:  

For the next 7 full days we will explore the forest as we search for the Javan rhino, we will rise early each morning as we aim to find a rhino as they use the river to bath and browse on the semi aquatic vegetation. In the past this has been one of the most fruitful ways to find and see the rhino. So by using a couple of canoes we will silently paddle up and down stretches of the Cikuesik River (and possibly other rivers nearby) for a while in the hope that we see one. We will come back to the camp for breakfast and then plan the next course of action, we will probably look to cruise the rivers at dawn and dusk and also have the opportunity to set up hides overlooking some of the wallows that the rhinos like to use. This is an option for anyone wishing to do this and of course we can hike around and try and find fresh evidence of the rhinos as they move through the forest. As mentioned this is just an overview of what is possible and the exact day by day plan will change and be discussed and dictated by the rhino’s movements. Alongside the rhinos there are many other species in the park, like all tropical forests there are many species of birds, reptiles and amphibians. Mammal wise there are Javan gibbons and ebony lutungs (both endemic to Java) in the trees, various squirrels around, Javan small-toothed palm civets, bantengs and even leopards in the park. However the leopards have a near mythical status here and the rhinos are seen a lot more often. It is also worth keeping an eye out in the rivers and sea as there are salt-water crocodiles here and so be careful when near the river banks and keep your hands and feet inside the canoe at all times. We will return to the camp for our meals and of course our tents for each night. We estimate that hiking per day will be around 2-3 hours, however some days maybe longer (~6 hours) and others much shorter. (All of your meals will be prepared and eaten at the camp in between our excursions into the forest.)

DAY 7:  Return back to Jakarta in the day– on boat trip afte morning activiyes

Packages Include :

- Transport from Jakarta
- Boat Trip
- Camping 4 Days/7 days
- Full board meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Snorkeling gear
- Mineral water
- Cold soft drink
- Tea, coffe and Snacks
- Permit/National park donation
- Local  guide

Packages Exclude :

- Alcohol beverage
- Tipping
- Travel insurance

What you have to bring :

Light clothes like T-shirts  One small backpack and comfortable boots for jungle  treks (additional sandals for  for explorer & observation treks)  light and warm socks,  raincoat, plastic or waterproof bag for your personal belongings,  hut, sunglasses, sun lotion, insect repellent, toilet paper,  camera, mobilphone and cards, swimming suit and towel  ersonal medical kit and recommended medicine like anti diarrhea medicine, dehydration salt, aspirin and antibiotic

Tips for visitors :    To avoid the adverse effect of severe heat, smear uncovered skin with sunblock and to protect your health, use antimosquito cream while traversing the forest. Wear muted-color garments while watching animals in their habitat or grazing locations. For safety's sake during a trip, every group of tourists is advised to use the services of a guide. Don't disturb or feed wild animals in the national park, especially long-tailed macaques on Peucang island, which look so tame. Don't throw rubbish in the park, but collect and take it back to the guest house or outside the park. Obey all regulations effective in the national park and also the local customs