Kaget Island Nature Reserve
Pulau Kaget
A mangrove island at the lower reaches of the Barito River, a good place to observe wild populations of the Borneo-endemic proboscis monkey.
Kaget Island is a nature reserve in the Barito River. Wild proboscis monkeys live in its dense mangroves and wetland forest, and the males' large noses and bellies are very distinctive. Visitors generally do not land. Instead, they charter a boat from Banjarmasin and travel slowly along the island's edge, watching the monkeys feed in the early morning or late afternoon. The one-way boat trip takes about 1 hour. Bring binoculars and a telephoto lens. The river is wide and the sun is strong, so protect yourself from sunburn. Agree on the boat fare in advance.
Opening hours
Daytime (by private boat charter)
Nearby sights
- Kembang Island
- Sabilal Muhtadin Grand Mosque
- Bekantan Statue
- Siring Menara Pandang
- Muara Kuin Floating Market
- Sultan Suriansyah Mosque
- Wasaka Museum
- Soto Bang Amat