Embark on an unforgettable wildlife journey with our meticulously curated Sandakan Wildlife Encounter Tour. Your adventure starts with a pickup from your hotel in Sandakan, whisking you away to the famed Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Here, you’ll register and head straight to the Outdoor Nursery for an intimate look at the juvenile orangutans. Follow this with a guided stroll along a boardwalk to the Feeding Platform, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the lowland rainforest and observe the feeding of these magnificent orangutans. After these mesmerizing encounters, savor a delightful local lunch at SJR before venturing to the enchanting Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. Positioned in the lush mangroves near Samawang Village, this sanctuary is a prime spot for close encounters with the fascinating Proboscis Monkeys, offering unique photographic opportunities amidst serene natural surroundings. The tour continues in the afternoon at 1330hrs with a visit to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where you can see the world’s smallest bear. Later, revisit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for the afternoon feeding session, providing another chance to observe these charismatic creatures. Your day concludes with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel in Sandakan or to SDK Airport.
Highlights
Benefit from seamless hotel or airport transfers, ensuring a stress-free experience from start to finish.
Relish a local lunch at SJR, offering a taste of traditional cuisine in the heart of Borneo.
Enjoy the lush settings of mangroves and rainforest, perfect for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Experience the morning and afternoon feeding sessions at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for a comprehensive understanding of orangutan behavior.
Visit Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, showcasing diverse species in their natural habitats.
What to Expect
Embark on a captivating wildlife journey with our meticulously curated Sandakan Wildlife Encounter Tour. Your adventure begins with a hotel pickup in Sandakan, transporting you to the renowned Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Upon arrival, register and proceed to the Outdoor Nursery for an up-close encounter with juvenile orangutans. Follow a guided boardwalk stroll to the Feeding Platform, where you can observe these majestic primates in their natural habitat during feeding time amidst the lush lowland rainforest. After a mesmerizing morning, enjoy a delicious local lunch at SJR before heading to the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. Located in the mangroves near Samawang Village, this sanctuary offers exceptional opportunities to observe and photograph the unique Proboscis Monkeys in their native environment. In the afternoon, visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to observe the world’s smallest bears. Return to Sepilok for the afternoon orangutan feeding session, providing another chance to witness these charismatic creatures in action. Your day concludes with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel in Sandakan or to SDK Airport.
Things to Note
Accessibility: Raincoat (wet season Nov-Feb), cap/hat, insect repellent, sun cream, good walking shoes, socks
Accessibility: Bring comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant, binocular, camera and personal medications
Operating Hours
operating hour activities
Description / Important Notes
Departures:
0800 hrs (City Hotels in Sandakan)
0900 hrs (Sepilok Jungle Resort)
Itinerary:
Be picked up from your hotel in Sandakan and head to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre.
After registration, we visit to Outdoor Nursery, for a closer look of the younger orangutans.
Then, follow a guided boardwalk that will lead you to the Feeding Platform, a chance for you to explore the lowland rainforest trees.
Witness the feeding of orang utans. Enjoy a local lunch en route at SJR.
After lunch, proceed to to the enchanting Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary.
Nestled within the heart of the mangrove forest along the coastal expanse near Samawang Village at Labuk Bay, this sanctuary provides an unparalleled observation spot for tourists seeking an up-close encounter with these extraordinary primates.
Surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sounds of nature, it offers a unique and serene setting to witness the distinct charm of Proboscis Monkeys in their natural habitat.
If you have a penchant for capturing close-up pictures of these fascinating creatures, the sanctuary stands as an ideal haven for an unforgettable wildlife experience.
In the afternoon, at 1330hrs, visit The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment.
Next, head for a second visit to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre to catch the afternoon feeding of orangutans.
After Sepilok, transfer back to your respective hotel in Sandakan or get dropped off at SDK Airport.
What to bring (recommendations):
Raincoat
cap/hat
insect repellent
sun cream
good walking shoes
socks
comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant