Samboja Lestari

Samboja Lestari is a large ecological restoration and orangutan rehabilitation area in Samboja, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, managed by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. Established on formerly degraded land, it encompasses reforested tropical forest, orangutan islands and a sun bear sanctuary. It is notable for its conservation, reforestation and environmental education programs, serving as a rescue and rehabilitation centre for Bornean orangutans and sun bears before release.

Visitors can expect a guided tour through a restored tropical rainforest landscape with forested orangutan islands viewed from a distance, a Sun Bear Sanctuary, nursery and reforestation areas, and an education centre. The setting is natural forest with trails, observation platforms and boat viewing of islands. Activities are guided and focused on wildlife observation, photography from designated points, and learning about conservation and rehabilitation work.