Welcome to responsible travel in North Sumatra
Our Projects
We are commited to developing environmental and conservation projects to help local people and the environment
Our Projects
Making an Impact
The focus of Sumatra EcoVentures is a vision that puts our guests, the environment, wildife and the local people at the core of our business.
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We aim do this through initiating and developing projects which helps and educates all involved. By travelling with us, taking an eco trek or joining a cultural activity, you are helping us to reach our dream of making this a better place.
Eco-Friendly Build & Land Restoration
Sumatra EcoVentures has bought 2400m2 of rubber plantation in the beautiful area of Landak River. The dream of a building an eco homestay and yoga retreat. With the plan of returning the land back to a diverse environment, by planting trees, growing medicinal plants and fruit trees. We plan to raise money to buy the rest of the land of 4ha to save and protect it. It is mostly secondary forest with rock formations and regularly has wild Orangutans and other wildlife.
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We have just finished building the main ecolodge, using local builders and local natural resources. The aim was to build in a sustainable and eco-friendly way. Here are some of the ways that we try to keep it sustainable
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Barrel septic tank system with reed bed - Louise has designed a simple barrel septic tank system which will receive the black water. This will flow into a vetiver reed bed with the grey water.
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Compost Toilets - A simple compost toilet system for each bungalow.
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Rain water collection - Rain will be collected from the roof and used to flush the toilets. It will be stored for use in the dry season
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Solar panels - hoping to used solar panel as we do not have electric
Community Support during COVID-19
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With the spread of the Coronavirus, countries went into lockdown and travel stopped. First, the Gunung Leuser National Park closed then Bukit Lawang and surrounding villages went into lockdown. No tourism, no income for guides, porters, restuarants workers, cleaners and many others which rely on tourism for income. With the help of a guest who raised money we were able to buy food packages for the people we work closely with, our guides and porters.
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We set up our own fundraiser which raised £1120 and we will be able to help around 50 - 100 people in need. You can follow our updates our Crowdfunder Help Bukit Lawang Community - COVID-19 relief fund.
Helping the Cats and Dogs of Bukit Lawang
We are proud supporters of the Sumatra Cat and Dog Care. We quarterly donate 5-10% of our revenue to this important program. Bukit Lawang and local villages are overrun with cats and kittens. This program helps the neutering of female cats to help curb the popluation. They also care for sick or injured stray cats and help owners give medical care to their own cats. They also have a dog sanctuary, rescuing stray dog, castrating and giving medical care.
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If you would like to donate to help with the sterlization program or help with buying medication you can DONATE HERE
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