4 Day Birdwatching and Wildlife Safari in Tangkoko Nature Reserve

Accommodation

There are three type of rooms at Tangkoko Lodge: standard, superior, and deluxe. All have private bathrooms with hot and cold water showers. Other amenities that are provided for your comfort in all the rooms are comfortable beds, mosquito net, table, cupboard, and air-conditioning.

The standard rooms are detached and have private veranda. There are four superior rooms under one roof with a private terrace as well. The deluxe rooms are brand new cottages which are more spacious than the other rooms, also with new comfortable beds.

Program

Day 1: Arrival at Tangkoko Nature Reserve

Pick up at Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and meet your guide and drive to Tangkoko Nature Reserve. Check in at Tangkoko Lodge followed by dinner. Together with a local guide, you will tour the park.

Day 2: Exploration at Tangkoko Nature Reserve

Early morning after breakfast, you will explore Tangkoko Nature Reserve and look for crested macaques, cus cus bears, and a lot of birds like hornbill, pigeon, and kingfisher. After four hours of trekking, return back to the lodge to have lunch and a little rest before walking again in the afternoon to go to see the smallest primate in the world, the Tarsier. Dinner at the lodge and have a summary of the day's observations.

Day 3: Boat and beach trip

Rise early morning at 5 a.m., have a short walk to the beach for a boat trip to watch several species of whales and dolphins. Return to the lodge to have a late breakfast and lunch. In the afternoon, you can rest or walk to the village and beach to see the fishermen's activities. Dinner at Tangkoko Lodge.

Day 4: Departure

This marks the end of your trip with Tangkoko Lodge. Pack your things before your transfer out to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) for your next destination.

Guides

Bobby Lambaihang

Bobby is a specialized guide of endemic Sulawesi birds. His main interest is to protect the forest and it’s animals. Bobby has been a tour guide since 1991 and has specialized in birding trips since 2001. His guidance is recommended by bird watchers such as Joseph Delhoyo (ESP), Bred Edmons (GB), Lessly Joseph (SIN) and Uthai Trescukon (THA).

Location

Tangkoko Lodge was opened in 2013 and is located in Batuputih, a village of fisherman of Sangihe background. Batuputih is approximately 60 kilometers from Manado (two hours' drive) and is right on the border of Tangkoko National Park.

It is the best place to explore the biodiversity of the nature reserve, which is home to the world’s smallest mammals “Tarsius Spectrum” as well as the Sulawesi Black Crested Macaques (Macaca Nigra or simply Yaki in the local language), Bear Cuscus, and many endemic bird species, such as the Sulawesi Knobbed Hornbill.

Distances

Manado - 60 kilometers, two hours' drive

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Food

All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included in the room rates. The restaurant has recently been renovated and is located near the stream. You can also enjoy 24 hours free coffee, tea, and water during your stay.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Coffee
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

A good way to explore the area is by motorbike. Tangkoko Lodge can arrange one for you.

What's included

Boat trip
Visit to the beach
Exploration of Tangkoko Nature Reserve
Services of a guide
3 nights accommodation
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Park entrance fees
Airport transfer

What's not included

Tipping for guide, driver, and boatman

How to get there

Recommended Airports

MDC

Sam Ratulangi International Airport

25 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Tangkoko Lodge will pick you up from the airport.

Airport: Sam Ratulangi International Airport Airport transfer included: Sam Ratulangi International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

Menu

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Day 1: Arrival at Tangkoko Nature Reserve