Easter in Kuching (Updated 2026)

Hans was our tour guide and driver. He talked during the ride about the orangutan and the park, so we had a good idea what to expect. We took the electric trolley to the exhibition, where we saw short videos and the skeleton of Hot Mama. Even that feeding time was approaching and I would normally feel anxious not to miss out, Hans stayed calm and explained that there was no need to rush. When we walked there, the park ranger just started his talk and soon the first orangutan arrived. In different locations we saw four orangutans - in the feeding area, trees and close to the ground. The last one very close by. These were all magic moments, and not even the inevitable loud Chinese tourists could ruin it. We took all our time to go back. No rushing, super relaxed. With Hans you’re in the best hands 😊. He speaks very good English, is patient, and always around in the background to point you in the right direction. He is also very respectful about the animals and the park. Truly an ambassador for Sarawak!

Our guide Fikri was brilliant. Lucky enough to have had 2 separate encounters with the orang-utans Lots of memorable photos & videos

Picked up from hotel, taken straight to the Centre. Richard our guide was great, explained how/when the centre was founded, how many Orangutan's were there, several of their names and ages. We got there in time for feeding - and although we were told not to get our hopes up, that sometimes they don't come out - a big fella came down to feed! He sat there for quite some time. Fantastic experience

What an amazing experience, up close and personal to these wonderful animals, our guide was knowledgeable and humorous, wre managed to see six Orangutans on our visit including a new born and an alpha male, brilliant from start to finish !

It was amazing to see the orangutans in the wild. An experience I will never forget, beautiful animals that take your breath away 🥺🦧☺️.Speechless!

17/5/25 - The overall trip was an amazing experience and we were very lucky to see one large male orangutan in a natural environment.Please note however that you are not advised before hand (or less than 24 hrs before - so you can not cancel) that at the moment it is VERY rare to see them as the fruits are abundant (so no need for them to visit for food) and construction at the site is keeping the apes away. We learnt that there was no sightings for 2 weeks prior! So our expectation was low.So-again we were VERY fortunate that we saw one Orangutan.What stopped this being 5 stars was the tour guide. The poor condition of the car - old damaged pieces missing - the incredibly rude driver Julian. Julian insulted me upon pick up, he made derogatory comments about my weight and ability for the car to “move”. I realise as experienced travellers in SEAsia being 6 foot and of Anglo heritage we are typically larger than most Asian heritage peoples however his comments on my weight was deeply hurtful and ruined the experience. He should not be working as a guide for international travellers.

An unforgettable experience! The reserve is home to semi-wild orangutans, and seeing them in their natural habitat was truly incredible. I was lucky to witness a few orangutans swinging through the trees and coming down for feeding—such a rare and special sight! The environment is well-preserved, with lush greenery and a peaceful atmosphere.(P.S. Do note that sightings are not guaranteed, as the orangutans roam freely, but that’s part of what makes the experience so authentic. Arriving early during feeding times increases your chances.)Overall, a and anyone looking to see these amazing creatures up close while supporting conservation efforts!

I had paid for a driver to take me to the Fairy caves and Wind Caves (highly recommend) I asked him if it was worth me coming here due to it being fruiting season and he said sure let's try. Turned up for the afternoon feeding time, in torrential rain, and was blessed with the appearance of 4 orangutans! All the staff are really friendly, it was a great experience!

I came to Kuching expressly to see this Orangutan Centre and was not disappointed. I booked through "Ooo Haa Adventure Tours" and the cost was 125RM. Collected from Ranee Hotel (this was close to where I was actually staying) in a minivan with 6 other travelers. Takes minimum of about 45 minutes to get there and the guide arranges your entry ticket and a ride on a motor train to get to the feeding site. After a brief introductory talk by a ranger the food is laid out on a feeding platform, and you wait in anticipation. We saw 5 orangutans (very large male, a smaller male, a juvenile male and a mother and baby - OMG - so excited and privileged. Apparently, it is sometimes very "hit and mis" as to whether the animals indulge us with their presence and the people who came for the morning feeding session only saw 2 orangutans (but two is infinitely preferable to none). No complaints about anything - I loved the experience and was thankful to/for the Ooo Haa Adventure Tour.

Fantastic experience. Communication was Good. Our Driver was amazing. He told us so much information about Semenggoh and Kuching. We saw two Orangutans, they came so close to us. Definitely worth the money

You can see the orangutans but it feels only semi-wild as they are called in each day. They are also quite far away.

Our first look at orangutans and being so close. Please keep protecting the orangutans, they’re such intelligent beings.

We were so lucky to see so many Orangutans… it can be a hit or a miss. Kuching is a beautiful city and I recommend a visit to this park while you are there

The work done there by the rangers and the organization is great! They set clear rules about how you should behave and they enforce them! We were lucky and were able to observe several orangs, even a mother with her young. It was just a shame that all the trails were closed, it wasn't stated why. You could only move on the road and enter a path with the rangers.

Unforgetable experience. Although it was not the best time to see orangutans, we were very lucky and saw two, one of them the dominant male, which was impressive. Fantastic option to return in the afternoon with the same ticket!! Animals are respected and we try to make them feel good and people do not overwhelm them. Unforgettable opportunity to get close to orangutans.

From the minute Rick picked us up to the second he returned us to our hotel, he was a mind of information. History of Sarawak, places to see, I do about places we passed and then semenggoh it's self, telling us all about the park the different orang utans. We had the most amazing experience of seeing 2 in 2 different areas. The main area where we watched ganya playing in the trees and the ropes on the way to the feeding area. Finally Anuar the 2nd alpha male came down just as we were leaving . Worth a life time of memories.