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Wild Nature Trips
Tours & ExperiencesWoman-owned
Sumatra, Indonesia
Into the wild corners of Sumatra
Wild Nature Trips creates tailor made adventures across North Sumatra, from orangutan jungle treks in Bukit Lawang to volcanoes, lakes, beaches and local communities across the island.
Whether it is birdwatching, slower trekking, vegetarian meals deep in the jungle or travelling with an experienced local guide, trips can range from a single jungle trek to fully customised journeys adapted to different interests and travel styles.
At the centre of it all is Sumatra’s rainforest, experienced through a more respectful approach to wildlife and the people who live alongside it.
Wild Nature Trips is the only trekking agency in the region led by a biologist while operating zero plastic and zero palm oil treks as a standard practice. The company was created through years of working directly within the Bukit Lawang community, combining conservation knowledge with local relationships built over time. Allowing travellers to shape the experience around what matters most to them, whether that means a slower pace, specialised wildlife interests or combining the jungle with wider experiences across North Sumatra.
Treks led with respect for the forest
Wild Nature Trips focuses on low impact trekking practices designed to protect the ecosystem visitors come to experience. Treks operate with a zero plastic and zero palm oil policy, while guides maintain respectful distances from wildlife during encounters. The approach is centred around observation rather than interaction, allowing the jungle to remain as undisturbed as possible. The team also includes naturalist guides specialised in primates, birds, reptiles and mammals, offering a deeper understanding of the rainforest beyond simply spotting orangutans.
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Led by the Community
Every guide, cook, driver and lodge owner involved in the experience comes from the local community. By working entirely with local teams and suppliers, Wild Nature Trips helps create alternative sources of income connected to conservation rather than deforestation. One example is their support of locally produced artisanal coconut oil as an alternative to palm oil production, helping create livelihoods that do not rely on clearing rainforest land.
Story behind Wild Nature Trips
Wild Nature Trips was founded by a biologist, Cloé, who moved to Bukit Lawang and became closely involved with the local community through conservation work, teaching and daily life within the village.
After years of working alongside local residents, one thing became clear, while tourism around orangutan trekking was growing, truly ethical agencies rooted in wildlife conservation and community benefit were still rare.
Together with the local community, Wild Nature Trips was created to offer a different model, one where conservation, local livelihoods and tourism could support each other rather than compete.
We had the best trip ever. It was a truly unforgettable experience spending 3 days and 2 nights in the jungle with our guide Tara. Our tour was challenging and exciting, but we felt safe and well taken care of every moment. Besides learning so much about the rainforest, the animals, and the life of the locals, Tara also kept us laughing and, by the way, has the best voice in Indonesia! Everyone who accompanied us was kind-hearted, open-minded, and above all, very respectful towards the animals and nature. You can feel the love for the jungle and all its creatures and wonders. Never were orangutans lured, animals fed, or any other disruptions to the natural ecosystem made (unlike others - we saw monkeys being fed and taking selfies with them). Tara knows Bukit Lawang and the jungle inside out; he speaks good English and can answer any question.
We want to especially highlight the fantastic, rich food every day. Fresh fruits, great vegetarian dishes (upon request), and an unbeatable breakfast. Many thanks, Cloé and Tara! You guys made everything possible and made this trip so unique for us!
We would book a tour again anytime. We will definitely come back and highly recommend this provider to everyone.
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Lucie
2 days/1 night with Wild Nature Trips in the heart of the jungle! 🌿
Beforehand, Cloé was a very responsive contact. On-site, Andy was a logistics whiz, while Doh and Paris were excellent guides who accompanied our small group as we discovered the region's flora and fauna.
We were lucky enough to observe several species of monkeys, including orangutans. An impressive experience! And above all, something I consider very important, the approach is ethical, which is unfortunately not always the case.
It's worth noting that conditions can be harsh, but the guides are always there to help when needed. Ultimately, this makes the adventure even more authentic and the memories all the more memorable ✨
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Stefanie
It was an amazing trip. I booked the one day trip and saw two urangutangs. Wild nature trops organises the tour with respect and responsibility for our nature and the animals. The food was fantastic and the tubing on the river a nice dessert.
