Borneo Wildlife Photography workshop-Tour with DCP

Overview

A 6 nights 7 days of wildlife photography masterclass expedition to explore the biodiversity of Borneo, the third largest island in the world. We will be exploring the Indonesian part of Borneo (Kalimantan).

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About The Tour

Borneo is the third largest island in the world, behind New Guinea and Greenland. The Borneo rainforest is the oldest rainforest in the world and has been aged at 130 million years old. You are likely to see a lot of endemic and rare wildlife on this trip, highlights of which are Orangutans, Proboscis Monkey, several species of primates and birds, the list is endless!

Borneo as a whole is conservatively estimated to contain 15,000 plant species and may well have the highest plant diversity of any region on Earth. Beyond the Malay-dominated town and cities, life still revolves around the longhouse and the river. For the visitor, it is the legendary hospitality of Borneo’s tribal people, as much as the magnificent rainforests themselves, that make the island such a magical place to encounter.

Quick Information

Route:

Pangkalan Bun - Kalimantan - Pangaklan Bun

Start Point:

Pangkalan Bun (PKN)

Duration:

6 nights 7 days

End Point:

Pangkalan Bun (PKN)

Inclusions

Wildlife photography masterclass expedition to explore the biodiversity of Borneo
Encounters with numerous endemic species found no where else in the world
Expert and experienced guide and naturalist, speaking fluent English
All accomodation and meals
All internal transfers
DCP Masterclass Mentor

Experts

Soumabrata Moulick

Masterclass Mentor - Wildlife Photography

Soumabrata Moulick is a passionate wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast. Primarily interested in behavioral and conservation photography, he believes that knowledge should be shared with no holds barred and has a flair for teaching. An engineer by profession, he left his high paying full time job to devote all his time and devotion to the observation, study and documentation of nature and wildlife. His work has been published and acknowledged in various national and some of the most renowned international platforms. He is today a successful conservation photographer and contributes enormously towards the conservation of fast vanishing natural wonders. Som (as we call him lovingly) is a full time Masterclass Mentor with team DCP, taking Wildlife Photography to its next orbit.

We recommend you to take your international flight to Jakarta. and from there you will need to fly to Pangkalan Bun airport (1 hour flight) from where our tour starts.

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Getting Ready

Things to carry:

Telephoto lenses in the range of 300 to 400 mm
Macro lenses for the immense opportunity in the season
Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries.
Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop.
It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
Please carry suitable mosquito repellants to keep you protected from mosquito bites.

Do not worry if you don’t own a lens as we now have an equipment support division. Equipment is available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

Itinerary

12th Aug, Day:01: Arrival at Central Kalimantan

Upon arrival at the Pangkalan Bun airport, you will be met by our driver and one of the guides. You’ll be driven to Kumai where your boat will be waiting. We’ll float on the Klotok across the Kumai River and on to Sekonyer River, the main river in Tanjung Puting National Park. You’ll be served lunch on the boat and you will have an opportunity to photograph whatever you want! Lunch will be spent looking out over the riverbanks. They are full of Proboscis monkeys, birds and insects that you’ll be free to photograph throughout the day and well into dusk for some incredible night time photography!

Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge.

13th to 17th Aug, Day 02 to Day 06: Exploring Tanjung Puting National Park, Kalimantan

After breakfast at the resort, we’ll go to the multiple camps (Camps 01, 02, 03) by boat to photograph Orangutan, Proboscis monkey and a wide variety of amazing wildlife of Borneo for full day. Lunch will be served on the boat. We will also have opportunities to photograph the giant adult male Orangutans from close distance without disturbing them in the wild. Overall an amazing experience at the heart of Kalimantan exploring the mesmerizing biodiversity of Borneo’s rainforest.

Dinner and overnight stay at Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge.

18th Aug, Day 07: departure

For the final morning, you have the opportunity to choose your own adventure. Otherwise you can just enjoy the forest and surroundings, before a transfer to the airport for your next destination.

Field Learnings

On-field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skill-set. Our expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following

How to approach wildlife in the field
Different modes of shooting (Av / A, Tv / S, M and P)
Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative)
Mastering auto focus, focusing points, AF locking and focus tracking for moving subjects
How to get sharp images of moving subjects
Framing and composition in the field
Ethics in Wildlife Photography

Package Cost

3800 USD per head (Ex Pangkalan Bun)
(INR equivalent of 3800 USD to be paid as on date of transaction)

Cost includes

Transfer from and to Pangkalan Bun airport
All accomodation and meals during the tour
Expert and experienced guide and naturalist, speaking fluent English
All accomodation and meals
All internal transfers
DCP Masterclass Mentor

Cost doesn't include

All international flights
Domestic flights from Jakarta to and from Pangkalan Bun
Personal hotel expenses (for example, having laundry done).
Individual excursions not included in the itinerary
Travel insurances (health, accident, luggage, travel cancellation)
Tips

Map

Central Kalimantan

Policies

Cancellation policy

All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 80% credit
All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% credit
All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No credit possible

FAQ's

Can I get a single room accommodation?

Yes. Please write to us on info@dcpexpeditions.com as it is subject to availability.

Can a non photographer join the trip?

Yes you are welcome. However, the cost remains same for non photographers.

Borneo - Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition

₹ 311,875₹ 375,000

₹311,875₹ 375,000