The world's third largest island, Kalimantan occupies two-third of Borneo. It shares boundarieswith the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam and the Malaysian States of Sarawak and Sabah. Rich in resources, the island is a major contributor to the country's economy. Most notably known as land of the Dayaks, the island is vibrant with colorful and distinctive traditional arts and cultures which can be seen in the people's way of life, art, dance, music, ancestral dress, games and ceremonies.Adventure & Outdoor Activities
Visitors are lured by the chance to venture into the vast, wild and mysterious mangrove rainforest and swamps where exotic indigenous species of flora and fauna live. Thousands of rivers that meander through the jungles and crisscros the island also create white water rapids that promise a hair-raising experience. Along the the eastern coast, several regions, such as Bontang, offer fabulous scenery, perfect waves for Jet ski, wind surfing and fishing.
North of the eastern province is rapidly becoming an important diving site. The waters Derawan and Sangalaki islands hold an amazing marine environtment, including fabulous coral formations, canary crabs, green turtles and pearls. In Penajam, Gua Jurong is the starting point for an exploration of 13 caves that are linked together. The caves have beautiful stalactite formations.
Nature Reserves
Muara Muantai near Kota Bangun is famed as the habitat of hornbills, bekentans (Proboscis monkeys) and fresh water Mahakam dolphins. In the upper reaches of the Mahakam River, a 5,000 acre orchid reservation close to the village of Kersik Luwai has around 72 different species of orchid including the very rare black orchid, Cologenia pandurata. The 200 thousand hectares Kutai National Park is also worth a visit to see local wildlife, including the orangutan. Tanjung Puting is one of he most important of Central Kalimantan's reserves. Apart from protecting over 305.000 hectares of tropical rain forest, mangrove forests and swamps, the reserve also holds the Tanjung Harapan and Camp Leakey Orangutan Rehabilitation Center.
North of the eastern province is rapidly becoming an important diving site. The waters Derawan and Sangalaki islands hold an amazing marine environtment, including fabulous coral formations, canary crabs, green turtles and pearls. In Penajam, Gua Jurong is the starting point for an exploration of 13 caves that are linked together. The caves have beautiful stalactite formations.
Nature Reserves
Muara Muantai near Kota Bangun is famed as the habitat of hornbills, bekentans (Proboscis monkeys) and fresh water Mahakam dolphins. In the upper reaches of the Mahakam River, a 5,000 acre orchid reservation close to the village of Kersik Luwai has around 72 different species of orchid including the very rare black orchid, Cologenia pandurata. The 200 thousand hectares Kutai National Park is also worth a visit to see local wildlife, including the orangutan. Tanjung Puting is one of he most important of Central Kalimantan's reserves. Apart from protecting over 305.000 hectares of tropical rain forest, mangrove forests and swamps, the reserve also holds the Tanjung Harapan and Camp Leakey Orangutan Rehabilitation Center.
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