About us

Selamat datang,  welcome, to Pondok Wisata Guesthouse in Ketambe, North Sumatra — your home for a nice stay and authentic jungle trekking. 

We are Irwan and Dieuwertje, proud owners of Pondok Wisata Guesthouse since August 2017. Together with our little family, we warmly welcome travelers from all over the world to experience the beauty of Ketambe, one of the best places in Sumatra to see wild orangutans and explore untouched rainforest. 

Our guesthouse has been part of Irwan's family for many years. The land originally belonged to his parents, they leased their land many years ago to other people and those people decided to build a guesthouse on this land. After many years of leasing in 2017 the guesthouse returned to our family.  They decided that we could take care of this guesthouse and so we did. Since then, we have continued building a peaceful and authentic place where travelers can relax, enjoy nature, and discover the incredible wildlife of Gunung Leuser National Park. 

Irwan was born and raised in Ketambe and has worked as a jungle trekking guide for many years. Starting as an assistant guide when he was young, he became a professional jungle guide in 2010. With years of experience in the rainforest around Ketambe, he knows exactly where to spot orangutans, monkeys, hornbills, and other wildlife. Although we now run the guesthouse together, he still loves to do the jungle treks with our guests. He has a real passion for sharing the secrets of nature and wildlife.

Dieuwertje is originally from the Netherlands and first visited Sumatra in 2016. She immediately fell in love with the jungle, the wildlife, the local culture, and of course with Irwan. After two years in a long-distance relationship, she moved to Ketambe in 2018 to start a new life together and help run the guesthouse.

At Pondok Wisata Guesthouse we offer comfortable rooms for every budget, jungle trekking tours, rafting and transport services. Whether you are looking for a relaxing stay in nature or an unforgettable orangutan trekking experience in Sumatra, we are happy to help you create the perfect adventure. Together, we'll make your stay in Ketambe unforgettable!

Feel free to explore our website to learn more about staying in Ketambe, jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park, and the many activities we offer. 

Wishing you all the best, and we hope to see you soon in Ketambe.      Irwan, Dieuwertje & family