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River and Rainforest Adventure
Day 1
Arrive Sandakan Airport by MH2042 at 0810hrs,
transfer to Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre. Trek ten minutes through the
rainforest on wooden plankwalks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at
1000hrs. 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.
(LD)
Day 2
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 3
Proceed 27 km overland to Gomantong Caves. Trek 20 minutes through the
rainforest to the cave entrance. Your guide will brief you on the cave faunas
including bats, swiftlets and crabs among others and their contribution to
maintaining a balanced ecology and significance to the local economy. When in
season, witness the collecting of birds' nests by the local people using bamboo
ladders and poles.
Proceed 2 hours overland to Lahad Datu for lunch.
Drive 83km through selectively logged forest, cocoa and soft-wood plantations
before arriving at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge beside Danum River on the edge of
438 sq. km of undisturbed lowland rainforest. The Lodge is home to the full
range of Sabah's lowland fauna, including the rare Sumatran Rhinoceros,
Elephants, Clouded Leopards, and Orang Utans. So far some 275 species of birds
have been recorded in the area. Explore nature trail and nearby river. In the
evening a slide show and if weather permits one can go spotlighting to view some
of the nocturnal animals. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)
Day 4
Early morning birdwalk before breakfast. Spend
the whole day exploring the forest for birds and mammals, leading up to an
escarpment with ancient burial coffins. Trek to waterfall and dip in refreshing
rock pools. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, jungle walk through trails
leading to canopy walkway. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)
Day 5
Morning Trek in search of mammals and birds. Return to the Centre before
departing for Lahad Datu. Take the late afternoon flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
(BL)
Please bring along swim wear, towels, sun
block lotion, personal toiletries, insect repellent, torchlight, hat,
binoculars, leech sock, walking shoes & raincoat.
Exclude camera/video fees, airfare & tax -
Kota Kinabalu/Sandakan - Lahad Datu/Kota Kinabalu.
Prices for-
Malaysian Safaris and Adventures
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