Sepilok / Kinabatangan River - 3 Days / 2 Nights
The wildlife of the Lower Kinabatangan River is acknowledged by experts to be the most varied and easily accessible in all of Southeast Asia.
The Kinabatangan is Sabahs longest river and the second longest in the whole of Malaysia. Oxbow lakes have formed nearby, there are about 20 in the lower regions of the river.
Created over time and separated from the main river as erosion and deposits of soil change the rivers course, they are a paradise for bird watchers.
For images of some of the wildlife that can be found in the region, please visit out Photo Collections page.
Also included in this program is a visit to Sepilok Rehabilitation Sanctuary and Gomantong Caves.
This itinerary is often used as an add on to other programs but is also a fabulous way to see a huge variety of wildlife within a relatively short period of time with and simple logistics.
Pick up from any hotel within Sandakan at 0800 hrs or Sandakan Airport (to meet flight MH2042 @ 0810 hrs from Kota Kinabalu). First stop Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre feeding time for the Orang Utans is at 1000 hrs.
After lunch at a local restaurant travel by air condition minibus or 4 wheel drive to the Lower Kinabatangan River. The journey will take approximately 2 hours, passing by Kota Kinabatangan town.
Cross the river by small boat for welcome drinks, freshen up and orientation of the lodge.
Afternoon boat cruise at 1600 hrs to search for wildlife and bird-life along the Kinabatangan river banks. Return to Lodge to freshen up and then enjoy dinner in the midst of the Kampung Bilit secondary jungle. After dinner, go for a guided night jungle walk, explore and search for nocturnal animals and sleeping birds.
Overnight at the Lodge. (L, D)
05:30 hrs: Wake up with a cup of tea to the misty morning dew that surrounds the river.
06:00 - 08:00 Hrs: Morning boat cruise along the river, search for proboscis Monkeys, Leaf Monkeys, Macaques, Hornbills, Crocodiles, Pygmy Elephants, Orangutans and more ...
08:30 hrs: Breakfast
09:00 hrs: Guided Trek to Bilit Ox-Bow Lake
12:00 hrs: Lunch
Afternoon at Leisure
16:00 hrs: Late afternoon boat cruise in search of more wildlife
18:00 hrs: Dinner within the lodge, followed by a guided night-walk
Overnight at the Lodge (B/L/D)
Day Three
06:00 - 07:45 hrs: Morning boat cruise along the river for more wildlife encounters
Breakfast and check out
On the return route to Sandakan visit the Gomantong Caves. See the edible birds nests of Swiftlets living in the limestone cave systems. Please visit our dedicated Gomantong Cave section for more information and images of the cave.
Program Includes:
All, flights, land and river transfers within Sabah
2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 2 Dinner
Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre visit & entrance fee
Very Comfortable Chalet Accommodation
English speaking guide
River cruise ( 2 morning & 2 late afternoon)
2 guided night nature walk
1 guided trekking to Ox-Bow Lake
Gomantong Cave Entrance Fee
Unlimited coffee & tea
Recommended items to bring:
Personal gear, insect repellent, raincoat, hat, binoculars, torchlight and sunscreen. Good walking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirts, long sleeve shirt and long trousers. Don't forget to bring your camera.
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