Description
Wake up to the calls of birds, insects and animals and seize the opportunity to view wildlife and birds in Sukau. Search for some of the primates species including the endemic Proboscis Monkeys as they settle down on treetops. The Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary is on the best places in Southeast Asia to observe wildlife.
Highlights
Explore cave system
Complimentary hygiene kit
Experience the wilderness of Borneo
View wildlife in its natural habitat
Guided tours
Location
Sukau
A trip up the river at dawn or dusk is the best opportunity to see the wildlife. You might even sight the Bornean pygmy elephant wandering along the river banks.
Many major local tour companies run lodges in the Sukau, Bilit and Abai area with packages that include accommodation (ranging from backpackers to luxurious river lodges), transportation, meals and guided tours. Optional tours can be arranged for night cruise as well to spot crocodiles, birds and nocturnal animals. A few lodges also offers night walks to spot for nocturnal animals or insects.
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet and greet at the airport and drive for about 2 and a half hours through the rustic countryside studded with villages.
Take a short boat transfer to Borneo Nature Lodge. You will attend orientation, relax by the river before embarking by boat up-river at 4:00 PM along Sabah’s longest river, Kinabatangan with opportunity to view wildlife and birds in its virgin rainforest habitat.
Search for some of the primates species including the endemic Proboscis Monkeys as they settle down on treetops. Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary is on the best places in Southeast Asia to observe wildlife.
Day 2
Wake up to the calls of birds, insects and animals.
At 6:00 AM, take a morning cruise up to The Kinabatangan River and onto Kelenanap Ox-Bow Lake for bird watching and in search of other wildlife. T
ake a short jungle walk (if weather permits) and experience the wilderness of Borneo before returning to the lodge for breakfast.
Free at leisure to explore the surrounding areas or nearby village. Visit the Gomantong Cave, famed for its edible birds’ nests.
Take about 15 minutes’ boardwalk to the opening of Simud Hitam cavern and explore the cave system on boardwalk.
In the late afternoon at 4:00 PM, boat cruise along the river to see many species of flora and fauna of the rainforest and overnight stay at Borneo Nature Lodge.
Day 3
After breakfast, you will check-out and depart back to Sandakan.
Located along the banks of Kinabatangan River, Borneo Nature Lodge is nestled among tropical surroundings and wildlife. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a mosquito net.
Rooms are spacious and overlook tropical greenery. Ironing facilities and slippers are provided. En suite bathrooms include shower facilities.
The lodge has a common lounge where guests can enjoy programs on its flat-screen satellite TV. Fishing and barbeque facilities are available.
Guests can enjoy a selection of Asian and international cuisine in the restaurant and bar.
Day 1: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Lunch and dinner
Day 3: Breakfast
Bird watching
Exploring cave and bats watching at Gomantong cave
Fishing (experience local methods of fishing along the river)
Jungle trekking
Night walk
Photography
River cruise (morning/evening/night cruise in search of wildlife)
Tree planting
Village walk
Accommodation
Complimentary hygiene kit
Entrance permit
Guided tours
Meals as stated
Scheduled return transfer
Airfare
Camera or video camera fees
Things not stated above
Travel insurance
Arrival by flight
You can fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK) direct from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu or Tawau.
Arrival by land
You can travel to Sandakan by express bus from Kota Kinabalu (approx. 6 hours), Lahad Datu (approx. 4 hours), Tawau (approx. 5 hours) and Semporna (approx. 5 hours).
In lieu of the Covid-19 pandemic, you can opt to postpone your trip once it is safe to travel again. Kindly contact the property owner for more information.
Borneo Trails is a Sabah based operator managed by a team of seasoned professionals relevant to the industry. Its viable network throughout the region and across boundaries manifest the past and present commitment to all our travel partners, customers and friends alike.