 EXPLORE MENTAWAI TRIBE
Located on off the coast of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Mentawai consists of about seventy islands, the major islands are : Siberut (the largest), Sipora, South Pagai and NorthPagai. The difficulties in communication and transportation make the island of Siberut is isolated.
Explore the jungle in the
heart into the heart of the Siberut Island in the western part off West
Sumatra's coast, to meet the indigenous people of the Mentawai who live close
to nature and still live in comparative isolation, maintaining their age-old
ways. It's virgin rainforest, inhabited by a number of animal species not found
anywhere else in the world, among them some rare monkey species, pleasant
surprises await you to explore.
The
island also offers continuous spectacular white sand beaches with shallow
shelves jutting out to the sea and fringing coral reefs, excellent for
snorkeling and leisure a luxury for most of the islanders. It can only be found
a few coastal communities.
You
will be rewarded with stunning views and beautiful jungles abounding with
unique plant and wildlife. The real highlight of your journey though, is the
chance to meet the people of Siberut, traditionally hunter, gatherer clans who
are now coming into contact with the modern world. You will stay as guests of a
local Kerei (medicine -man) in the Uma (traditional family house). Here, where
conditions are basic, you will gain a unique insight into the lives of these
people who maintain a belief system based on living in total harmony with
nature
Duration: 06 Days/05
Nights
Grade: Moderate
Starts/Ends: Padang or Jakarta
DAY 01:
PADANG
– MUARA SIBERUT (D)
Boarding at
Muara Harbour
at 18.00,
overnight
on board
DAY 02: MUARA SIBERUT – THE NATIVE’S VILLAGE (B,L,D)
Early in the morning arriving in Muara
Siberut, after getting permit from the local government,
taking motorized canoe to Rorogot or Madobak, it depend
on the water n
the river, walking to Sakaleo or to Bat Nusa about 3,5
hours. Overnight at Sakaleo or Bat Nusa at Native’s
House
DAY 03: EXPLORING THE NATIVE’S ACTIVITIES (B,L,D)
After having breakfast exploring the daily activities of
Native’s Mentawai Tribe Such as: Hunting,>
Fishing, Making Sago Powder (Main food of
Mentawaian Tribe), when you are lucky, you have chance
to see the traditional dances of Mentawai during the
Ceremonies in the evening.
DAY 04.WALKING TO ANOTHER VILLAGE (B,L,D)
In the morning free at own leisure together with the
Native’s before leaving to Bat Alemoi by walk about 2,5
hours. Overnight at Native’s House at Bat Elemoi
DAY 05: BAT ELEMOI – MUARA SIBERUT ((B,L,D)
Half day exploring the native’s activities before
leaving to Muara Siberut such as: To see how they making
Loin Clothes from the Bark of Tree, Making Tatoes, Bow
and Poison Arrow, Etc. The Ferry depart to
Padang
in the evening, Overnight on Board.
DAY 06: ARRIVE IN
PADANG
(B)
> EXPLORATION OF MENTAWAI TRIBE
> SIBERUT ISLAND
TREKKING
> NIAS ISLAND CULTURAL
TOUR
> INFORMATION OF NIAS
& SIBERUT ISLANDS
>
SUMATRA OVERLAND
> MEDAN
BUKIT TINGGI TOUR
> BOHOROK
EXPLORATION
> TOBA
LAKE TOUR
> LEUSER
NATIONAL PARK EXPLORATION
> PADANG
BUKIT TINGGI TOUR
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