Borneo Photography Expedition – Dayaks and
Orangutans May 17 – 25, 2013
Eight Nights - Nine days
Come and join professional photographers
Mark Rayner and David Metcalf on the trip of a lifetime to exotic Borneo
(Indonesian Kalimantan) to experience something simply unforgettable – an
opportunity to photograph and learn about the fascinating endangered Orangutans
in their natural environment
This is a unique opportunity to go back in
time as we drift down the ancient waterways of the Rungan River in Central
Kalimantan, surrounded by pristine jungles famous for its rare birdlife,
monkeys and of course the fascinating Orangutans.
We have been afforded exclusive use of this
beautiful river in partnership with Kalimantan Tour Destinations, making for a
very intimate experience.
In addition to the distinctive wildlife, you
will witness beautiful sunsets, as well as the traditional village life of the
Ngaju Dayak people of the area.
You can share this with other passionate
photographers and whether you are a beginner or expert, your skills and
capabilities will be enhanced under the professional tutelage of Mark Rayner,
who will impart his knowledge of photography and post processing. You will come away with not only
fantastic photographs and life-long memories, but also a greater ability to capture these moments.
But that is not all.
This amazing trip has been planned to
coincide with the Isen Mulang Festival that is held annually in May over seven days.
We will take in four days of this amazing
event including the opening ceremony when the many Dayak tribes from Central
Kalimantan converge on the town of Palangkaraya for a display of dancing,
music, colour and celebration of an ancient culture that has endured for
thousands of years.
There is nowhere else in the world that
this incredible way of life is on display in a setting such as this.
You will have the chance to witness and
photograph events such as fireball football, catching fish with bare hands, authentic
blowpipe shooting, a display of brilliant colour and vibrancy where the young
Dayaks proudly show their different village costumes in a unique competition
format each day and perform song and dance unique to their tribes.
The young Dayaks have a reputation as some
of the most beautiful and natural people in the world and there will be plenty
of opportunity to meet and speak with these very friendly people.
The last day of the festival sees the
magnificent, colourful dragon boats take to the rivers and you can watch the
young male Dayaks display their bravery and the beautiful young woman dance and
chant ancient Dayak songs.
This expedition covers many facets of
photography including portraits, wildlife, landscapes, dance, and sport.
We will be staying in 4-star hotels for five
nights and three nights on the award winning Rahai’I Pangun houseboat.
A western-trained chef will prepare an
array of gourmet delights—a fusion of Thai, Indonesian and Western food with
exotic, local, jungle tropical fruits and vegetables including a unique
rainforest tree fern salad delicacy.
The tour includes one night in Bali, as
this is where the group meets.
For more information including a day-to-day
description of what will be covered please contact Dayak Dave at
davidmetcalf3@mac.com
Cost for the photography expedition will be
AUD$3520 based on double occupancy and AUD$3960 single occupancy.
This includes:
8 nights accommodation
Domestic Airfares – Bali or Jakarta to
Palangkaraya return economy class
All meals
Boat hire
Park fees
Dance Performance
All ground transport
Guides fees
Photographers’ fees
Excludes Tips
Alcohol
International airfares
Please note we need a minimum of 6
participants for the Expedition to take place.
