Gaye is the founder of Wow Borneo, one of the leading specialists in small-ship wildlife cruises in Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). Gaye has been working in Borneo for the last 20 years, establishing Wow Borneo in 2007 to help conserve Borneo's threatened ecosystem by supporting small-scale and low-impact tourism.
Sebangau National Park and Katingan River

Sebangau National Park is rarely visited by tourists and has been at serious risk from illegal logging and land conversion, which is why I'm so keen to encourage visitors to come here.
The Katingan River flows through Sebangau and its forest-lined banks offer a wonderful experience for intrepid travellers. You can canoe through the canals and trek into the park from the river, going via tiny indigenous villages to track orangutans, wild proboscis monkeys and gibbons. You might see sun bears, or even an elusive clouded leopard, as well as spotting many bird species – I have seen one of the most endangered birds - Storm’s stork - as well many magnificent hornbills, kingfishers and raptors.
Trekking through the swampy forests in Sebangau can be a challenge as trails are either non-existent or very hard to follow. It's not for the faint-hearted, but Sebangau is a true hidden gem in Kalimantan and one I can highly recommend.
At a glance
Destinations
Sebangau National Park
Activity
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Canoeing, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Responsible Travel, Slow TravelPhysical Level
Easy
Duration
5 days
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Sebangau National Park and Katingan River
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