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Sumatra Wildlife & Wilderness Safari
23 October - 04 November 2010
Join Rainforest Rescue and renowned scientist Claire Oelrichs on a wildlife and wilderness safari to Indonesia to discover the unique wildlife, ecology and cultures of Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago.
This unforgettable two week journey offers an opportunity to learn more about conserving the forests and wildlife of Indonesia, join in conservation discussions and meetings with locals, explore majestic rainforests, bathe Sumatran elephants, discuss the issues of breeding the almost extinct Sumatran rhinoceros, track for Sumatran tigers in highly threatened corridor, beach camp near turtle hatcheries, and with specialist local naturalists observe wildlife otherwise only seen in zoos.
The tour includes an optional extension 'Orangutans in the Wild' where participants can see orangutans in their natural habitat and at orangutan feeding sites.
Graded 'easy to moderate', with 2-6km walks every few days, anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and walking experience should be able to join this tour.
Apart from the memorable experience, everyone who joins the tour will be helping to protect and restore the valuable remaining rainforest in Way Kambas national park which is home to a vast array of unique and impressive wildlife — 5% of the tour price is to be donated to the Rainforest Rescue's Wild Sumatra Project.
About Claire Oelrichs
Claire Oelrichs, a Veterinarian residing in Australia, established 'Save Indonesian Endangered Species Fund' to help protect forests and wildlife. As conservation coordinator, she travels to Indonesia twice yearly to monitor projects and has intimate knowledge of wildlife and conservation issues.
The Sumatra Wildlife and Wilderness Safari and optional extension 'Orangutans in the Wild' is being coordinated by InterNATIONALPARKtours.
ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE
Sign up for the Safari at http://www.parktours.com.au/Tours/Asia-Pacific/Sumatra-Wildlife-Wilderness-Safari-Rainforest-Rescue-Tour.html
Post the Sumatra Wildlife and Wilderness Safari flyer in your workplace.
