Sabah Wildlife Safari

Sabah is generally mountainous, with central mountain ranges from about 3,000 feet to about 9,000 feet in height, with lower ranges of hill near the coasts. These mountains and hills are dissected by an extensive network of river valleys with occasional plains. Over three quarters of the population inhabit the coastal plains. The climate of Sabah is of course tropical but on the whole equable. Temperatures rarely rise 32 degree celsius (90 degree F) except on extremely hot days, and along the coastal areas rarely drop below 20 degrees celsius (68 degree F) at night. However, in the interior and at higher altitudes it can get quite cold at night.

The annual rainfall varies from about 150 cm (60 inches) to over 450 cm (180 inches) per year. In most parts of Sabah the wetter period occurs during the North-East Monsoon from October to February and the drier season during the South-West Monsoon from March to September but often there is really sharp division between the two. It is enough to say that on the whole, sunny blue skies are the norm but when it rains, the heavens open. Sabah lies just south of the typhoon belt and outside of the Pacific earth-quake rim.

Day 1 Kota Kinabalu

On arrival, transfer to your hotel. At sunset, drive up to Signal Hill for a bird's eye view of the city. Visit the colourful local night market before we go for a dinner. (D)

Day 2 Gaya - Manukan Islands

After breakfast, transfer to jetty for a half hour boat ride to Gaya Island. Put on your walking shoes and explore one of the jungle trails (45 minutes) among lowland rainforest, mangrove swamp and identify some unique floras and faunas. Transfer five minutes to Manukan Island for picnic lunch. Free at leisure to swim, snorkel or scuba dive before we transfer back to mainland and hotel. (B, Packed Lunch)

** Camera Fee in not included. Snorkeling gear available for hire at a surcharge.

Day 3 Kinabalu World Heritage Site - Poring

Drive 2 hours overland (88 km) through paddy-fields and Dusun villages over the ridges of the Crocker Range to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu at 5,000ft, to arrive at the park headquarters at Kundasang. Short stop at roadside stall to savour the taste of local fruits. Visit the Visitor Centre and Mountain Garden, home to various species of the flowering rhododendrons, carnivorous pitcher plants, orchids, ferns, oak trees and birds. Temperature at the park is around 14 - 25° C.

Continue 40 km journey to Poring. Explore tropical rainforest among the jungle trail leading to the treetop canopy walkways suspended 41 meters above the forest floor (excludes camera/video fee) before returning to sea-level and hotel. (BL)

Day 4   Sandakan – Selingan Island

Transfer to airport for morning flight MH2042 at 0730hrs to Sandakan. On arrival at Sandakan airport eta 0810hrs, transfer to jetty for approximately 1 hour boat ride by speedboat to Selingan Island (40km).  Check into chalet.  Free at leisure to explore island, swim and snorkel.  After dinner, wait for signal from the Park Ranger before we proceed in small groups to watch Green Turtle lay eggs on the beach, transplanting of eggs to hatchery and release of baby turtles to the sea.  This island is a park conservation area since 1977 and turtles have been nesting here every night throughout the year. Overnight in twin share room. (BLD)

Photographing turtles are strictly prohibited between 6pm – 6am.

Day 5 Selingan - Sepilok - Sukau

Return to Sandakan by boat.  Proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Trek ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 1000hrs and video show. Continue to Sandakan jetty for boat journey to Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah's longest river, Kinabatangan with opportunity to view birds and wildlife in virgin mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitats. Late afternoon take a river cruise using electric motor in search of some of the 10 primate species including Proboscis monkeys as they settle down on treetops along the Kinabatangan River. Return for solar heated hot shower, candle light dinner and slide show conducted by naturalist guide. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)

Day 6      Sukau

Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. A 0600hrs morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to view more birds and wildlife. Proceed to the Kelenanap ox-bow lake for a short jungle walk (if weather permits). Experience the wilderness of Borneo. You have the option to participate in our Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor Regeneration Programme (KWICORP) by planting trees at our 64 acres adopted land. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. After dinner an optional (at a surcharge) night safari cruise spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)

Day 7      Departure

After breakfast, return to Sandakan by boat journey. Have lunch before we proceed for a short tour of Sandakan town including the Australian War Memorial. Transfer to airport for flight MH2047 at 1640hrs to Kota Kinabalu. (BL)

Please bring along swim wear, towel, binocular, sun block lotion, personal toiletries, insect repellent, torchlight, hat, leech sock, walking shoes & raincoat. 

Price includes tours and transfers, 6 nights accommodations, meals as stated, entrance fees and English speaking guide. Excludes airfare and items not mentioned.

All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.

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