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Gerard and Jacqueline, crew of the sailing yacht Avanti, travel from Medan to Bukit Lawang, Sumatra, for a multi-day jungle trek to observe wild orangutans.0:24 The journey involves a four-hour drive through palm oil plantations followed by a two-day hike through dense forest terrain.0:32 The pair packs minimal gear, including mosquito repellent and clothing, while preparing to sleep on makeshift bedding in communal jungle camps.2:55 During the trek, they encounter five orangutans, including a semi-wild mother and her offspring, and observe a black siam ape.6:20 The guide explains that researchers estimate orangutan populations by counting their nests via satellite imagery, as the animals build new nests three to four times daily.7:42 The excursion concludes with a river descent back to Bukit Lawang using inflatable tubes, locally referred to as a jungle taxi.12:28 The crew plans to return to their vessel to prepare for an upcoming Indian Ocean crossing.16:25

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