Sumatran Jungle Photo Diary

Trekking through the sumatran jungle and semi-wild orangutan habitat of Bukit Lawang was one of the best things I have ever done. Here are a few glimpses of the incredible animals that we saw. It is palpable to see how much freer and happier these animals look than in your typical animal enclosures.

Too cool, my favourite snapshot of the entire trip!
A baby orangutan just casually posing – my favourite snapshot of the entire trip!
Just Hangin'
Just more cute poses from this baby.
Up in the trees
It was hard to photograph this adult orangutan who was swinging through the trees.
Jakey and Junie
Jakey (baby) and Junie (mother). I could hear their breaths. It was amazing.
Caught in the act
Caught in the act
DIY pan flute
Our guides teaching us how to make a pan flute from bamboo reeds.
Ethereal camp site
Woke up to this ethereal camp site after literally sleeping under the stars.
Mr Orangutan
Mr Orangutan. This big boy was
Queens of the jungle
Queens of the jungle
Our guide making our jungle crowns.
Our guide making our jungle crowns.
Hornbill
Hornbill in the trees.
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Tomo Monkeys with their cute mohawks and pointy tails.