KINABATANGAN RIVER SAFARI 3D2N

Activities

Day 01 Sandakan / Bilit (L/D)

Meet at hotel lobby or airport. Proceed for visit to Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and watch the feeding of orangutan in their natural habitat. Then proceed overland to Gomantong Caves – famous as a source of swiflets’ nests, the raw material for Bird’s Nest Soup, an expensive Chinese delicacy. Journey takes about 2hr 15 mins. Upon arrival, walk 15 mins on plank wood through the cave. Explore one of the most fascinating caves in Sabah. Then continue overland for about ½ hr journey to Sukau. Lunch at the Lodge. Late afternoon cruise up to the Kinabatangan River to search for wildlife, notably the proboscis monkeys. Observe the simple lifestyle of the local people and, in the evening, watch with amazement as the proboscis monkeys come to feed on the leaves of mangrove trees at the river bank. Dinner and overnight at the lodge (simple & basic accommodation).

Day 02 Bilit (B/L/D)

06h15 breakfast. Take a second boat trip to cruise up river to the OX BOW Lake for bird watching. Trek the lush ravine forest at the nearby lakes. 11h00 return to lodge for lunch. Afternoon free at leisure. Dinner at lodge. Proceed for night walk if weather permits. Overnight at the lodge (simple & basic accommodation).

Day 03 Bilit / Sandakan (B/L)

After breakfast, 0730hrs depart overland from Bilit to Sandakan town for lunch followed by a city tour & visit to a Buddhist Temple, Red Hill Observation Tower and the bustling Central Market. Tour ends in Sandakan Town.

Please bring along sun block lotion, personal toiletries, swim wear, torchlight, drinking water bottle, insect repellent, walking shoes, binoculars, camera, hat & raincoat.