Full Day Wildlife Adventure | from SANDAKAN OR SEPILOK, MALAYSIA

Overview: 

Experience the best of Borneo in a single day! Perfect for travellers short on time, this wildlife adventure takes you to Sepilok Orangutan Centre and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre for up-close encounters with these incredible animals. After a delightful lunch, embark on a bucket-list cruise on the Kinabatangan River. As Malaysia’s second-longest waterway, it hosts Borneo’s ‘Big Five’ – orangutans, rhinoceros hornbills, crocodiles, proboscis monkeys, and pygmy elephants. How many will you spot?! Book now for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Borneo!

Itinerary

• Pickup is from your accommodation in Sandakan at 08:15-08:30 or Sepilok at 08:50-09:00. 
• First on the agenda is a visit to the Sepilok Orangutan Centre for feeding time at 10:00. You’ll see these majestic, semi-wild creatures come out of the jungle for their free meal. 
• From there, head to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Here, you’ll learn about the world’s smallest bear species and get to see them playing in their enclosures. 
• After witnessing the bears for yourself, you’ll visit the Mango Garden Restaurant for lunch. 
• Following lunch, the tour heads to the Gomantong Caves, the largest limestone hill in Sabah. The caves are one of the most important sources of edible bird nest in Malaysia! 
• Spend some time exploring the epic cave system before heading to Kinabatangan River for your afternoon river cruise. 
• Upon arrival at Kinabatangan, you’ll have welcome drinks and get a chance to freshen up at Nature Lodge Kinabatangan. Your river cruise will begin at 16:00. 
• Spend close to two hours wildlife spotting on the river, keep your eyes peeled for Borneo’s Big Five, then head back to the lodge for dinner. There will be a presentation on wildlife in Sabah following dinner, then it’s time to head back to your accommodation in Sepilok or Sandakan. 
• Drop off at your accommodation will be around 22:00

Food

Lunch is at the Mango Garden Restaurant, where you’ll be able to choose from their provided menu. Dietary requirements are catered for. Dinner will be at Nature Lodge Kinabatangan where dietary requirements can also be catered for. Please inform us of any dietary requirements using the ‘additional information’ box at the time of booking. 

Guide

You’ll be accompanied by an English-speaking guide for the duration of this tour.  

What’s Included

Includes:

• Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center entrance fee
• Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre entrance fee
• Gomantong caves entrance fee
• River cruise on the Kinabatangan River
• Lunch and Dinner
• Return transfer within Sandakan area
• English speaking guide

Does Not Include:

• Camera fee for Sepilok Orangutan Centre (10MYR ($2USD) per camera) & Gomantong caves (30MYR ($6USD) per camera)

FAQs

• What should I pack for the trip? For this full-day Sandakan Wildlife Tour, you should bring: insect repellent, raincoat, hat, and suncream, comfortable shoes with good grip, camera, long sleeves and trousers recommended.  
• What is the best time of year to do this trip? April to September is the best time to do this tour. It’s the dry season in Sabah, so there’s less chance of rain. However, it can rain any time of year, so always pack a coat! You’ll likely see more wildlife along the Kinabatangan River during this period. 
• I’m a vegetarian/vegan and/or I have an allergy or a specific diet, can I be catered for on this trip? Yes, most dietary requirements can be catered for. Please inform us using the ‘additional information’ box at the time of booking if you have specific dietary requirements.