Tangkoko Nature Reserve Tours 

Located at the foot of Dua Saudara Mountain, the Tangkoko Nature Reserve is comprised of rolling hills and valleys with a variety of hardwood trees and unusual plant life. The animal life is also quite varied, and one can often view Tarsius tarsier (one of the smallest known primates), black tailless monkeys, snakes, spiders and kuskus (marsupials). Tangkoko Batuangus Reserve offers a suitable protective environment to help prevent these animals from becoming extinct.

Safari Tours & Travel has been awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence 2018 for its Tangkoko Tours.

Tangkoko Day Tour

At 12 noon, departing from Safari Tours office, we proceed 2 hours to the ± 8890-hectare National Park where we will hike in search of the Black Crested Macaque (Black Monkey indigenous to North Sulawesi) as well as the famous Tarsius Tarsier. Cameras, long pants and a flashlight are the order of the day. Exciting trip for nature lovers, trekkers, and anyone who likes the outdoors.

Tangkoko Overnight Tour (2 Day/1 Night)

This is an exciting overnight trip for nature lovers, trekkers, and anyone who likes the outdoors.

DAY 01 (12 noon) :

Transfer by Safari Tours bus or AC 4 pax vehicle to Nature Reserve. The 2-hour drive to the ± 8890-hectare National Park is quite scenic as we pass through small villages. Upon arrival, immediately check in to Tangkoko Hill Cottage & Resto or equivalent. You will then be guided by local forest rangers (and Safari staff) in search of the Black Crested Macaque (Black Monkey indigenous to North Sulawesi), hornbills, and couscous as well as other fauna specific to the reserve. Depending on what time it gets dark, we will head into the denser part of the jungle as the sun is setting, where you will (most likely) be able to get photographs of the Tarsius Tarsier (one of the smallest known primates). After it is completely dark and the Tarsier have departed for their nightly foraging, we head back to the “basic” comfort homestay for a traditional dinner. Overnight.

(Included: Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 02:

Rising early, you will again hike into the forest with local rangers where you will have the best opportunity to view more birds and certainly the Black Crested Macaque as these monkeys are earlier risers and are searching out food along the coastline at Tangkoko. After several hours it’s back to the homestay for a traditional breakfast and prepare to go back to Manado. Arrive in Manado between 9 -11 AM.

(Included: Breakfast)

Tangkoko Extended Overnight Tour (3 Day/2 Night)

DAY 01 (12 noon) :

Transfer by Safari Tours bus or air conditioned vehicle to Nature Reserve. The 2-hour drive to the ± 8890-hectare National Park is quite scenic as we pass through small villages. Lunch en-route. Upon arrival, immediately check in to homestay. Clients will then be guided by local forest ranger and Safari Tours guide in search of the Black Crested Macaque (Black Monkey indigenous to North Sulawesi), hornbills, and couscous as well as other fauna specific to the reserve. Depending on what time it gets dark, we will head into the denser part of the jungle as the sun is setting, where you will (most likely) be able to get photographs of the Tarsius Tarsier (one of the smallest known primates). After it is completely dark and the Tarsier have departed for their nightly foraging, we head back to the “basic” comfort homestay for a traditional dinner. Overnight.

(Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 02 (Starting 04.30 am):

Rising early, we will again hike into the forest with local ranger where clients will have the best opportunity to view more birds and certainly the Black Crested Macaque as these monkeys are earlier risers and are searching out food along the coastline at Tangkoko. After several hours it’s back to the homestay for full breakfast and a 1 or 2 hour rest. After lunch we will head back the jungle for more opportunities to see the Tarsius Tarsier (one of the smallest known primates) and other wildlife of the nature reserve. After it is completely dark and the Tarsier have departed for their nightly foraging, we head back to the homestay for dinner. Overnight at homestay.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Also included is a mangrove trip by traditional fisherman’s boat, for more birding or sightseeing opportunities (tide/weather dependent).

DAY 03 (05.00 am):

Rising early, another opportunity (if you choose) to hike into the forest with local ranger and Safari guide. We return to the homestay for full breakfast and preparing to check out. 10.00 Latest time leaving the homestay to go back to Manado or to the airport to catch clients’ next destination flight.

(Breakfast)

Tangkoko Pocket Guide

Tangkoko Pocket Guide
by Rob Lee, Jon Riley and Lefrandy Pesik
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Price: USD 10,-
Free with Tangkoko tour!