Bangkaru Turtle Conservation Adventure
As one of the most remote islands in the world, Bangkaru Island is a real adventure!
This adventure does come at an extra cost, please inquire for full price details.
Our conservation initiatives focus on stabilizing endangered sea turtle populations and biodiversity research on Bangkaru. Through working with the community and working with dedicated rangers, Ecosystem Impact Foundation, HAkA and BKSDA have been able to create an effective anti-poaching project.
Before setting up the programme, poachers visited Bangkaru Island’s beaches every night, harvesting all turtle eggs from the freshly laid nests. This equated too as many as 1,500 eggs a night, threatening the existence of the green and leatherback sea turtles, which are already on the IUCN's Red List.
Since setting up the ranger programme, and patrolling Bangkaru’s beach’s every morning and night, we have been able to reduce this number to zero. It was not an easy feat, and the rangers were met with hostility at first. But, gradually through educating and gaining the trust and respect of the local community, we have been able to achieve our goal of stopping poaching on Bangkaru.
Key Information
Using Mahi-Mahi’s own luxury charter boat, Bangkaru is a six hour boat ride from Simeulue past tropical islands and through waters where dolphins and whales are regularly seen!
Due to the length of the journey to Bangkaru, we recommend a minimum trip length of 3 days, but you may stay as long as you like!
Although there is no set age limit or fitness requirements, we recommend a good level of fitness and have an advisory age limit of 13+ and below 60.
The living conditions on Bangkaru are basic. The accommodation is surrounded by jungle and fronted by a white sandy beach. Dormitory-style rooms a provided with basic amenities and it is possible you will share with others.
Please inquire for full price details.
