Our Journey
Our Story
From the jungles of Camp Leakey to protecting Borneo's rainforest, one tour at a time
Who We Are
The Green Team
The ‘Green Team’ is made up of 33 locals who have come together to help care for the forest and environment. Tips and profit from trips goes directly to purchasing land and education about deforestation.
Based in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan, our team includes expert jungle guides, skilled boat captains, talented cooks, and passionate conservationists. Every member brings a unique connection to the rainforest that has been their home for generations.
We believe that sustainable ecotourism is one of the most powerful tools for protecting endangered species and their habitats. By sharing the beauty and wonder of Borneo with visitors from around the world, we create economic alternatives to deforestation and give the rainforest a fighting chance.
Jungle guardian
Meet Arbain
Arbain spent 7 years working at Camp Leakey National Park with the Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) and OFI UK as an Observations and Conservation Ranger.
During those years, Arbain developed an extraordinary understanding of orangutan behaviour, the intricate ecosystems of the Bornean rainforest, and the pressing threats facing these critically endangered animals. He tracked family groups, monitored rehabilitation progress, and became deeply committed to the cause of conservation.
Seeing the power of connecting people with nature first-hand, Arbain founded Orangutan Trekking Tours to create a sustainable, community-driven model of ecotourism. His vision was simple: let the rainforest pay for its own protection by sharing its wonder with the world.
Today, Arbain personally leads many of the tours, sharing his encyclopaedic knowledge of the jungle, its wildlife, and its stories with every guest who visits.
Our Journey
Key Milestones
2009
Arbain Begins at Camp Leakey
Arbain joins the Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) and OFI UK as an Observations and Conservation Ranger at Camp Leakey National Park, beginning seven years of hands-on work protecting wild orangutans.
2016
Orangutan Trekking Tours Founded
Drawing on his deep knowledge of the rainforest and years of conservation experience, Arbain establishes Orangutan Trekking Tours to share the wonders of Borneo while directly funding conservation.
2018
The Green Team Grows
What started as a small group of passionate locals expands into the full 33-member Green Team — guides, cooks, captains, and community educators working together to protect the forest.
2020
Land Conservation Programme
Tips and profits from tours are directed into purchasing rainforest land from locals before palm oil companies can acquire it, permanently protecting critical orangutan habitat.
Today
A Growing Movement
Orangutan Trekking Tours continues to grow, welcoming travellers from around the world while expanding conservation efforts across Kalimantan.
What Drives Us
Our Values
Local Expertise
Every member of the Green Team is a Bornean local with intimate knowledge of the jungle, its wildlife, and its rivers.
Conservation First
All profits go directly to land purchases and community education, making every tour an act of conservation.
Eco-Friendly Practices
We respect the jungle and its inhabitants. No feeding, no touching — only respectful observation of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Community Impact
Tourism creates sustainable livelihoods for 33 local families, providing an alternative to logging and palm oil industries.
Make a Difference
Conservation & Donations
All donations go to buy land from locals before palm oil companies can. Every acre saved is a step toward protecting Borneo's precious rainforest.
Get in touch to learn how your donation helps.