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About this experience
Embark on an enriching journey into the heart of Borneo with our Sandakan Wildlife and Cultural Experience. Your adventure begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Sandakan, followed by a scenic 40-minute drive to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Here, you’ll register and proceed to the Outdoor Nursery for an intimate encounter with the younger orangutans. A guided walk along the boardwalk to the Feeding Platform allows you to explore the lush lowland rainforest and witness the fascinating feeding of orangutans. Continue your wildlife exploration with a visit to the nearby Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where you can observe the world’s smallest bear in its natural habitat. After the morning tours, enjoy a hearty lunch at SJR before returning to the Sepilok Orangutan Center for the second feeding of the day. In the late afternoon, shift gears and immerse yourself in local culture with a transfer to a traditional fisherman village. Enjoy a tea break and learn about the village life and the enchanting firefly activities planned for the evening. Stroll around the stilt-built houses, interact with local children playing village games, and embark on a boat cruise to delve deeper into the mangrove forests, with an option to engage in tree-planting activities. As dusk falls, prepare for the magical sight of fireflies illuminating the night. Conclude your day with a delightful dinner before being transferred back to your hotel for a restful night.
Highlights
- Visit the Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about and see the world’s smallest bears.
- Experience the enchanting display of fireflies lighting up the evening sky, a truly magical end to the day.
- Experience up-close interactions with orangutans at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, including witnessing two separate feedings.
- Explore a traditional fisherman village on stilts, participate in local games, and learn about village life.
- Embark on an enriching journey into the heart of Borneo with our Sandakan Wildlife and Cultural Experience.
What to Expect
Things to Note
- Weather: Bring Raincoat (wet season Nov-Feb)
- Dress Code: Good walking shoes, socks, comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant
- Accessibility: Park entrance fees
Operating Hours
Departures: 08:30 hrs (STW Office, City Hotels, Sandakan Hotel), 08:45 hrs (Sabah Hotel), 09:15 hrs (Sepilok Jungle Resort)
Description / Important Notes
Departures:
- 0800 hrs (City Hotels in Sandakan)
- 0900 hrs (Sepilok Jungle Resort)
Itinerary:
- Start your day with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel in Sandakan.
- Enjoy a scenic drive of approximately forty minutes to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre.
- Begin with registration and then proceed to the Outdoor Nursery for a close-up encounter with the younger orangutans.
- Follow a guided boardwalk leading to the Feeding Platform, providing an opportunity to explore the lowland rainforest trees.
- Witness the feeding of the orangutans, a fascinating experience. After Sepilok, take a leisurely walk to the nearby Sun Bear Conservation Centre to observe the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment.
- Conclude the morning tours and depart to SJR for lunch.
- After lunch, Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Center for the second feeding.
- Late afternoon, transfer to a fisherman village for a change of scenery.
- Upon arrival, enjoy a simple tea break and a short briefing about the village and the upcoming fireflies activities.
- Explore the village, known for its houses built on stilts, and take a stroll around.
- Kids often engage in playtime during this hour, and you’re welcome to join them in some interesting village games.
- Proceed to a boat cruise to learn more about the mangrove forests, with an opportunity to plant trees in the area.As it gets darker, witness the mesmerizing display of fireflies lighting up the trees around you.
- The program concludes with a delightful dinner. After dinner, transfer back to your hotel for a restful night.
What to bring (recommendations):
- Raincoat
- cap/hat
- insect repellent
- sun cream
- good walking shoes
- socks
- comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant
- binocular
- camera
- personal medications
Validity
Valid from 24 Apr 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
Inclusions
- English speaking guide
- meals (1L)
- parks entrance fees where applicable only
- Tours & transfers (Ex-SDK)
Exclusions
- camera fees
- beverages
- tipping
- Airfares
How To Use
- Show Mobile Ticket: to the staff
Age Requirements
- ADULT: 13 – 99 years old
- CHILD: 4 – 12 years old
- Concession: none
Cancellation Policy
- 100% return.
- Refund 3 day(s) before visit date.
Terms & Conditions
- Ticket valid for selected date only
- Adult Rate applicable from 11 yrs old and above.
- Child rate applicable from age 1-3 yrs old
- Child rate applicable from 4-10 yrs old
- Child below 1 years old are FOC.
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- Smoking allowed: No
- Pets allowed: Yes
- Party allowed: No
- Children allowed: Yes
Availability
May 2026
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- English, Malay
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