Discover the incredible nature of North Sumatra
From endangered wildlife to local traditions, explore the heart of the rainforest with Ibu Bumi. Every trek directly supports orangutan protection.
Discover the untamed beauty of North Sumatra through a lens of sustainability. Sumatra Trekking offers unique, sustainable expeditions designed for those who want to go deeper, whether that’s tracking wild elephants and Sumatran tigers or monitoring great apes in the Karst forest.
By choosing to trek with us, you are directly supporting the Ibu Bumi Orangutan NGO, ensuring that 10% of your journey's proceeds go straight into reforestation and wildlife monitoring. Alongside the incredible memories you will make, your visit creates a positive, lasting impact for the orangutans, the forest, and the local communities who call it home.
Customised trekking experiences supporting forest and wildlife conservation in North Sumatra.
Journeys with a Purpose: Explore & Protect
Discover our hand-picked expeditions through the North Sumatran rainforest, where every trek directly funds our mission to protect wildlife and restore habitats.
Research and monitoring expeditions
Single and multi-day treks
Other experiences
Volunteering
Volunteering is one of the most powerful ways to champion our mission and create a lasting impact in North Sumatra. By joining our programs, you’ll immerse yourself in local culture while inspiring future generations through vital environmental education in schools and surrounding villages. In your free time, explore the rainforest, and enjoy the unparalleled opportunities on offer to explore the jungle and witness Sumatra’s incredible wildlife firsthand.
Current projects we support
Building conservation programs for the Sumatran Tiger
Developing agroforestry management systems and sustainable activities to support local farmers
Designing environmental and basic education programs for children
Studying ways of stop the human-wildlife conflict
Our volunteer program in Sumatra is based on the principle of giving and receiving.
Is there a skill you would like to share in contribution to one of Ibu Bumi Orangutan’s projects?
Get in touch and let’s figure out how we can work together.
