Sumatra Cheeky Monkey’s base camp is a sprawling riverside abode set in tropical gardens interspersed with impressive lawns. Guests are lulled to sleep by the intriguing sounds of the jungle. After a long and exciting day of trekking, guests can revitalise their tired bodies with cooling showers before idling on their jungle terraces. Watch a herd of cattle roam freely or chuckle at Cheeky’s energy for life and exploring his territory with his new and unsuspecting guests. Little do they know, he has the attention span of a gnat and will wander home when he’s forgotten who they are. For those readers that are not in the know; Cheeky is the master of the household.
The chefs at Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys offer a creative ‘fresh from the garden’ menu: they grow many of the staple ingredients in the kitchen garden. The warm tropical climate of Sumatra is perfect for home-grown pineapples, coconuts, hibiscus, tapioca leaf, spinach, eggplant, watergrass, bananas and of course, chilli.
The comprehensive menu offers mouthwatering local Sumatran and country-wide Indonesian dishes; and has excellent vegetarian alternatives. Guests with special dietary requirements are recommended to contact Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys, in advance, to arrange individual meals. Choose to dine at the community table and meet fellow travellers, have a firey barbeque, a picnic on the lawn or a romantic dinner for two.
Due to the location of Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys; it is crucial the team extends consideration to the environment. All products are locally sourced and are from nearby villages and farms. Eco-alternatives are offered to replace plastic straws and single-use plastics. A drinking water-filling station is onsite for reusable water bottles.
Eco-travellers are keen to learn about local traditions and historical practices. Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys are designing an exciting ‘foodies’ day that will navigate guests through the bustling early morning local markets, to the gardens, local farms and into nature to forage for fruit, vegetables, herbs and roots before heading to the kitchen to cook-up a feast
Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys’ King will show off his mixology skills and use some of the ingredients collected that day to create heady cocktails as the sun sets over the jungle. A perfect way to end a day of jungling.