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A haven for wildlife lovers! Spot wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys and elephants at Kinabatangan river, and rescued orangutans & sunbears at local reserves.
A haven for wildlife lovers! Spot wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys and elephants at Kinabatangan river, and rescued orangutans & sunbears at local reserves.
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The 4 things you can’t miss

Wildlife safari on Kinabatangan River
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Wildlife safari on Kinabatangan River
Spot orangutans, pygmy elephants & proboscis monkeys. We'd recommend 3 days!
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Jungle walks to spot nightlife
#2
Jungle walks to spot nightlife
Most safari lodges will include jungle night walks in their packages!
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See rescued Orangutans at Sepilok
#3
See rescued Orangutans at Sepilok
Spot rescued orangutans (ethically) at Sepilok reserve. Pair with river cruise!
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See the world's smallest bears!
#4
See the world's smallest bears!
You can help protect sunbears at the conservation centre nearby.
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Handpicked experiences, all vetted by us.
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Sukau Greenview Lodge room with neatly made beds and patterned throws, part of the Kinabatangan River 4D3N safari
Double bed with stacked pillows and a lounge chair in a modern guest room at Sukau Greenview Lodge, Sandakan, Kinabatangan River
Travellers on a wildlife safari boat near Sandakan, watching the forestbanks as a guide addresses the group on Kinabatangan River
Two elephants walking through the Kinabatangan rainforest near Sukau Greenview Lodge on a safari, Sabah Kinabatangan River
Sukau Greenview Lodge wooden deck and covered dining area in the rainforest, set along the Kinabatangan River
A wild orangutan perched among rainforest branches during a calm Kinabatangan River safari for orangutans
Sukau Greenview Lodge riverside cabins on stilts with red roofs and a covered walkway by the Kinabatangan River
Simple lodge bedroom with two low beds, dark wood floor, and windows with curtains at Sukau Greenview Lodge
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4.8 (815)
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3D2N
|Up to 34 guests
3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari with Night Cruise & Jungle Trek
“Our guide made the whole experience a million times better! Food also very good”
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Sukau Greenview Lodge twin and triple beds made up with towels in a simple guest room, Sandakan, Sabah, Borneo
Sukau Greenview Lodge bedroom with sofa chair, coffee table and circular mirror, simple 2D1N B&B stay near the Kinabatangan River
Travellers waving from a safari boat with life jackets on a river cruise with Sukau Greenview Lodge on the Kinabatangan River
Brown orangutan foraging quietly among thick rainforest plants near Sandakan on a wildlife safari, orangutans
Wild monkey perched in a rainforest tree canopy during a Kinabatangan River safari with Sukau Greenview Lodge
Open river boat with travellers in jackets on a wildlife safari for sightings from Sukau Greenview Lodge on the Kinabatangan River
Sukau Greenview Lodge cabins among jungle trees, a simple base for wildlife lovers on a Kinabatangan River safari
Wildlife spotting on the Kinabatangan River as a guest films through a smartphone from a safari boat near Sukau Greenview Lodge
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4.8 (815)
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2D1N
|Up to 60 guests
2D1N Kinabatangan River Safari at Great-Value B&B
“Being out in the Jungle and seeing the wildlife was fascinating”
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Stilted wooden cabin lodge by calm water in Malaysia, with a gabled main house and dense jungle behind
Rustic wooden lodge bedroom with a four-poster bed under a sheer canopy, warm light through window panels in Malaysia
Wooden Malaysian wildlife lodge cabins on stilts, with rail-front balconies facing dense rainforest trees in the background
Wooded path leading to raised buildings at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, set within lush rainforest
Open-air dining terrace with wooden tables and chairs in a Malaysian rainforest lodge, framed by lush green trees
Wooden cabin bedroom with large pane windows, gauzy curtains and a double bed, overlooking surrounding forest from inside in Malaysia
Two twin beds in a curtained dorm-style cabin facing a central window, timber walls and soft bedside lighting
Four-poster bed with gauzy curtains in a timber cabin bedroom at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, Sandakan
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4.5 (265)
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3D2N
|Up to 48 guests
3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari | Scenic Waterfront Resort
“The place is super clean and the food was some of the best we had ”
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Canopied bed with gauzy curtains in a wooden room at Scenic Riverside Resort, with windows opening to the Kinabatangan River
Four-poster bed with gauzy curtains in a timber cabin bedroom at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, Sandakan
Two twin beds in a curtained dorm-style cabin facing a central window, timber walls and soft bedside lighting
Stilted wooden cabin lodge by calm water in Malaysia, with a gabled main house and dense jungle behind
Stilt lodges and cabins by the water at Sukau Bilit Resort, surrounded by rainforest on a 3D2N Borneo wildlife combo — Kinabatangan River
Mosquito-net bed with draped curtains inside a timber cabin with warm light at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, Sandakan
Rustic wooden lodge bedroom with a four-poster bed under a sheer canopy, warm light through window panels in Malaysia
Stilt cabins line the riverbank as water splashes in front at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, Sandakan, on the Kinabatangan River
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4.5 (265)
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2D1N
|Up to 38 guests
2D1N Kinabatangan River Safari @ Scenic Riverside Resort
“I had a great stay and definitely would return again”
Orangutan resting in rainforest foliage on a tree branch during a Beluran safari with conservationists, Sandakan
Spotted wild cat stepping onto a forest floor at night during the Quieter Deramakot route safari in Sandakan
Rustic safari cabin interior with two beds, ceiling fan and large windows, part of a 3-night wildlife stay in Sandakan
Shavez speaking at a conservation talk to a seated group in Sandakan, with projector screen and audience heads in the foreground
Crested hornbill perched on a rainforest branch above leafy understorey during the 3D2N Beluran Safari conservation trip in Sandakan
Spotted wildlife mammal emerging from dry grass and scrub on a jungle safari route near Sandakan
Guests on a dirt road photographing wildlife from an open safari truck during the Beluran safari, Sandakan
Orangutan hanging from tree branches in a lush rainforest canopy during a conservation safari in Sandakan
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4.9 (7)
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3D2N
|Up to 6 guests
3D2N Deramakot Safari | Quieter Route, Local Conservationist
“True and proper eco-tourism at its finest”
Orangutans resting together in the Kinabatangan rainforest, captured during a Sukau Greenview Lodge wildlife safari
Bright lodge bedroom at Sukau Greenview Lodge in Sandakan, ready for rest between wildlife trips on the Kinabatangan River
Sukau Greenview Lodge room interior with two beds, air-conditioning unit, curtained window, and simple laid-back design
Green stilt cottage at Sukau Greenview Lodge in Sandakan with balcony and stairs, ideal for stays on the Kinabatangan River
Travellers waving from a safari boat with life jackets on a river cruise with Sukau Greenview Lodge on the Kinabatangan River
Teal wooden cabin terrace at Sukau Greenview Lodge near Sandakan for wildlife lovers on the Kinabatangan River
Simple lodge room at Sukau Greenview Lodge with two blue beds, curtains, and grey storage lockers for safari guests on the Kinabatangan River
Guest bed at Sukau Greenview Lodge with teal bedding and a numbered drawer front, set up for Kinabatangan River safari mornings
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4.8 (815)
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4D3N
|Up to 36 guests
Borneo Big 5: 4D3N Kinabatangan River Safari for Wildlife Lovers
“We saw the big 5 and much more”
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Small group in camouflage on a riverboat as a guide briefs them beside the banks of the Kinabatangan River
Travellers watching the misty river from a deck on a Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort safari boat on the Kinabatangan River
Moored safari boat at the riverbank during a Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort trip on the Kinabatangan River
Orangutans in dense foliage during a wildlife-spotting safari with Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort on the Kinabatangan River
Stilt lodges and cabins by the water at Sukau Bilit Resort, surrounded by rainforest on a 3D2N Borneo wildlife combo — Kinabatangan River
Motorboats moored along the river in Sandakan for the 3D2N Borneo Wildlife Combo with Borneo Natural guides — Kinabatangan River
Wooden boardwalk through lush rainforest to reception at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort near the Kinabatangan River
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4.5 (265)
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4 hrs
|Up to 60 guests
1 Day Kinabatangan River Safari
“Greetings to Fredoline Uning he and his Collegue helpfull and cute”
Close-up of a turtle with sandy face and dark eye, head tucked just above disturbed nesting sand in the reserve
Turtle hatchlings piled together inside a yellow plastic basket on Turtle Island, Sandakan, moments before they crawl
Turtle eggs nestled in a sandy nest on Turtle Island near Sandakan during the 4D3N Kinabatangan wildlife stay
Young orangutan gripping a wooden ledge in a forest, holding food in its hands as it peers from beneath hanging vines, orangutans
Two travellers watch the sunrise over calm water from the shore in Sandakan, on the Kinabatangan River
Twin beds in a narrow green-walled bedroom at Sukau Greenview Lodge in Sandakan, with a walkway corridor to the Kinabatangan River
Two beds and a bedside table inside Sukau Greenview Lodge in Sandakan, a simple stay near the Kinabatangan River
Lodge dining deck with red railings at Sukau Greenview Lodge, viewed from the riverside garden at Sandakan
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4.8 (815)
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4D3N
|Up to 15 guests
4D3N Kinabatangan River, Turtle Island & Sepilok Orangutan Reserve
“The wellbeing of the animals always comes first”
Wooden stilt cabin with covered deck and outdoor seating amid lush rainforest, a quiet base for the Kinabatangan River
Bed and lounge seating in a bright Sandakan room with ceiling fan, at Sepilok Tropical Wildlife Adventure’s Kinabatangan River safari stay
Twin-bed room in a Sandakan lodge for a 2D1N Kinabatangan River safari, with large windows, curtains, and a ceiling fan
Room corner with padded armchair and window curtains for a 2D1N safari stay in Sandakan along the Kinabatangan River
Spacious lodge suite with twin beds, green-and-white runners, ceiling fan and seating, a relaxing stop on the Kinabatangan River
Kinabatangan River safari lodge bedroom with double bed, desk and large window at Sepilok Tropical Wildlife Adventure, Sandakan
Air-conditioned lodge room with multiple beds, framed wildlife artwork and wooden doors, set for travellers on the Kinabatangan River
Raised wooden walkway over muddy river channels in the jungle near Sandakan during a safari along the Kinabatangan River
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4.4 (127)
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2D1N
|Up to 40 guests
2D1N Kinabatangan River Safari | With Orangutans, Sunbears & City Tour
“The rooms were nice and clean with good AC”
Row of wooden chalet cabins with front decks in a Malaysia rainforest setting, surrounded by tall trees and greenery
Sleek bedroom with white bedding, two bedside tables and lamps, and a wall map artwork, in a simple Malaysia lodge
Compact cabin suite with bed and lounge seating, wooden door and windows, with greenery visible outside in Malaysia
Woman on a covered balcony railing, looking out at lush rainforest from a Malaysian wildlife lodge, with potted plants nearby
Bright bedroom with bed, brown sofa and bedside lamp, plus doors opening onto a green garden in a Malaysia wildlife lodge
People riding an open motorboat along a river past dense rainforest in Malaysia during a wildlife cruise
3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari
Wooden jetty and docked boats by a wide muddy riverbank, a calm start for a 1-day safari from Sandakan — Kinabatangan River
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4.5 (63)
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3D2N
|Up to 24 guests
3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari
“Henry our guide was brilliant”
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Wood-panelled lodge bedroom with ceiling fan and curtained window to greenery at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort, near the Kinabatangan River
Covered wooden verandas and deck at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort eco-lodge in Sandakan's Lower Kinabatangan, Kinabatangan River
Twin beds and cushions in a jungle lodge room at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort, with a greenery view towards the Kinabatangan River
Twin white basins on a stone vanity in the eco-lodge bathroom at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort, in the Kinabatangan River
Sunlit eco-lodge bedroom suite at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort in Sandakan, with a towel animal and large window to the jungle
Wooden walkway to eco-lodge cabins at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort in Sandakan, Lower Kinabatangan, Kinabatangan River
Evening view of a wood-and-glass lodge with lit verandas amid tropical trees at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort, near the Kinabatangan River
Hand-folded animal towel on a bed in a quiet eco-lodge room at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort, Sandakan, surrounded by greenery
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5.0 (56)
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3D2N
|Up to 47 guests
3D2N Kinabatangan River Experience in Lovely Jungle Eco-Lodge
“Lovely hotel. Remote, very comfy beds, v good food, lovely staff”
Traveller relaxing on a wooden jungle lodge porch among trees during a 2D1N KOPEL Kinabatangan stay, Kinabatangan River
KOPEL Kinabatangan jungle lodge guestroom with twin beds for a 2D1N safari on the Kinabatangan River
KOPEL Kinabatangan wooden cabin with two hammocks and bedding for a 2D1N safari on the Kinabatangan River
Orangutan perched among rainforest branches above the Kinabatangan jungle near Sandakan, a highlight for orangutans
KOPEL Kinabatangan homestay bedroom in Sandakan for Kinabatangan River safari guests, with four single beds and ceiling fan
Orange-roofed wooden lodge on stilts beside a calm pond, part of a Jungle Lodge stay for a river safari on the Kinabatangan River
KOPEL Kinabatangan homestay room in Sandakan with twin beds, a bunk bed, and a wooden table with kettle for a Kinabatangan River safari
Brown wooden lookout platform with steps and lattice walls in the forest during KOPEL Kinabatangan’s river safari, Kinabatangan River
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4.9 (49)
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2D1N
|Up to 103 guests
2D1N Kinabatangan River Safari at Jungle Lodge | Away from Crowds
“Ethical and sustainable tourism is clearly a top priority”
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