Embark on a breathtaking journey into the heart of Borneo’s wildlife with our Sandakan Nature and Wildlife Full Day Tour. Your experience begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Sandakan, leading directly to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Here, after registration, you’ll visit the Outdoor Nursery for a close encounter with the younger orangutans. A guided tour along the boardwalk to the Feeding Platform offers you a chance to explore the lush lowland rainforest and witness the feeding of these incredible primates. Following this eye-opening experience, enjoy a lunch included en route before heading to the enchanting Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. Tucked away in the mangrove forests near Samawang Village, this sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to observe the fascinating Proboscis Monkeys in their natural setting, surrounded by the tranquil sounds of nature—a haven for wildlife photography. The adventure continues with a 1330hrs visit to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where you can see the world’s smallest bear. Afterwards, enjoy a second visit to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for the afternoon feeding. The day concludes at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) within the renowned Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Here, explore the Exhibition Centre and the Plant Discovery Centre, and take an exhilarating walk on a suspension bridge leading to the only Sky Walk in Sandakan, offering stunning views from 28 metres above the ground.
Highlights
Enjoy the ease of hotel pickup and drop-off, with lunch included, ensuring a hassle-free and enriching day.
Experience the Rainforest Discovery Centre, complete with an Exhibition Centre, Plant Discovery Centre, and a unique Sky Walk.
Witness both morning and afternoon feedings of orangutans at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
Close-up observations of Proboscis Monkeys at Labuk Bay and sun bears at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.
Learn about local flora and fauna while walking among rainforest giants on the Sky Walk.
What to Expect
Embark on an enriching Sandakan Nature and Wildlife Full Day Tour starting with a convenient hotel pickup in Sandakan. Begin your adventure at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where you’ll register and visit the Outdoor Nursery to observe juvenile orangutans up close. A guided boardwalk tour to the Feeding Platform allows you to immerse yourself in the lush lowland rainforest and witness the feeding of these remarkable primates. After lunch en route, proceed to the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary nestled in mangrove forests near Samawang Village, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife photography amidst the tranquil surroundings. Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre at 1:30 PM to observe the world’s smallest bears, followed by a second visit to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for the afternoon feeding session. Conclude your day at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) within Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, exploring the Exhibition Centre, Plant Discovery Centre, and enjoying an exhilarating walk on the Sky Walk suspension bridge, offering panoramic views from 28 meters above ground.
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
Departures:
0800 hrs (City Hotels in Sandakan)
0900 hrs (Sepilok Jungle Resort)
Itinerary:
Be picked up from your hotel in Sandakan and head to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. After registration, we visit to Outdoor Nursery, for a closer look of the younger orang utans.
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 orangutans.
Lunch included en route.
After lunch, 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.
Continue your adventure with a 1330hrs visit to The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment.
Next, enjoy a second visit to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre to catch the afternoon feeding of orangutans. After that, transfer to Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) situated within the famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Explore the Exhibition Centre and the Plant Discovery Centre, offering valuable information about the nature in the area.
Take the chance to walk on a suspension bridge ending with the only Sky Walk (620 metres long) in Sandakan.
The 28 metres above ground walkway allows you to walk among the rainforest giants such as the mengaris trees.
After the tour, transfer to Sandakan Airport/Town.
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What to bring (recommendations):
Raincoat
cap/hat
insect repellent
sun cream
good walking shoes
socks
comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant