Sembuluh Lake

Sembuluh Lake (Danau Sembuluh) is the largest natural freshwater lake in Central Kalimantan, located in Danau Sembuluh District, Seruyan Regency. Covering approximately 7,800 hectares, it is surrounded by peat swamp forest and traditional fishing villages. The lake is notable for its ecological importance, biodiversity, and role in supporting local livelihoods through fishing and aquaculture, and is recognized as a regional natural attraction and conservation area.

Visitors can expect a vast, calm freshwater lake surrounded by peat swamp forest and lowland vegetation. The shoreline features traditional fishing villages with wooden houses and jetties. Visitors can explore the lake by rented wooden boats, observe local fishing activities, view water birds and peatland scenery, and enjoy open lake views and sunset over the water. The environment is rural and natural with basic visitor facilities.

Sembuluh Lake is a long-established natural lake in the Seruyan peatland landscape that has historically supported settlement and livelihoods around its shores, with fishing and water-based transport forming the traditional economic base of communities in Danau Sembuluh District.

The lake holds cultural and economic significance for local Dayak and Malay communities whose livelihoods depend on traditional fishing, aquaculture and lake resources. Fishing villages, wooden jetties and daily fishing practices reflect the ongoing cultural connection between the community and the lake.