Kutai National Park Park

Address: Kutai National Park, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Admission: Entrance fees and permits vary; park managed by Indonesian conservation authorities-arrange with local operators

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.

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.

• 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.