Kutai National Park
Park Borneo rainforest park protecting orangutans and diverse wildlife
Kutai National Park protects lowland Bornean rainforest and river corridors in East Kalimantan; visitors take boat safaris, look for primates and explore swamp and forest habitats.
Kutai National Park is a protected area on the island of Borneo in Indonesian Kalimantan that conserves lowland tropical rainforest, riverine systems and coastal wetlands.
The park supports a range of Southeast Asian wildlife and plant communities characteristic of East Kalimantan and is part of a wider landscape of protected forests in the region. Access is commonly arranged from nearby towns and river gateways.
The area was set aside for protection to conserve forest habitats and freshwater systems and has been managed under Indonesia’s national park framework.
Kutai lies in eastern Kalimantan and is accessed from regional centres in East Kalimantan; the park covers inland forested terrain and river valleys rather than urban areas.
- Habitats: The park protects lowland and coastal forest types typical of East Kalimantan and supports a variety of river systems and wetlands.
How to Get to Kutai National Park #
Kutai is accessed via Samarinda (provincial capital) or smaller regional towns; travel into the park typically requires river transport and arrangements with local guides and conservation authorities.
Tips for Visiting Kutai National Park #
- Join an experienced ranger or guide for any visits into interior forest-biodiversity is high but tracking wildlife requires local knowledge.
- Combine riverine boat trips with village visits to see how local communities manage resources and learn about community-led conservation programs.
Best Time to Visit Kutai National Park #
Dry season (June-September) is typically best for access and river navigation.
Weather & Climate near Kutai National Park #
Kutai National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1960 mm/year), wettest in April.
January
January is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
