About Danau Sentarum National Park
Danau Sentarum National Park is a seasonal freshwater lake and peat swamp forest system in Kapuas Hulu Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Covering about 132,000 hectares in the upper Kapuas River basin, it was declared a wildlife reserve in 1982 and a national park in 1999. Notable as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, it is known for its interconnected lakes, flooded forests, and rich biodiversity including orangutans and aye-aye.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast wetland landscape of interconnected seasonal lakes, peat swamp forests, and rivers accessible mainly by longboat. The park features floating vegetation, flooded forests, traditional Malay fishing villages on stilts and Dayak settlements. Visitors can explore by boat, observe wildlife and birds, visit honey-collecting and fishing communities, and stay in simple homestays or floating lodges with local guides.
Key highlights
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Seasonal lake system of about 20 interconnected lakes that expand dramatically in wet season
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Ramsar Wetland of International Importance with peat swamp and freshwater swamp forest
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Habitat for endangered wildlife including Bornean orangutan, proboscis monkey, and over 260 bird species
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Traditional stilt villages of Malay and Dayak communities with fishing and wild honey traditions