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Traveller relaxing on a wooden jungle lodge porch among trees during a 2D1N KOPEL Kinabatangan stay, Kinabatangan River
2D1N Kinabatangan River Safari at Jungle Lodge | Away from Crowds
Escape to Kinabatangan's lesser-known side with jungle stay and river safaris
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Group size
Up to 103 guests
DURATION
2 days 1 night
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 103 guests
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Less-crowded 2D1N Kinabatangan safari + support community conservation
Looking for a quieter way to experience Kinabatangan, especially during peak travel months? This 2D1N jungle camp stay takes you away from the busy lodge area to a lesser-visited stretch of the river, where boat traffic is lighter and the forest feels less disturbed. You’ll still see the same rich wildlife — just in a calmer, more intimate setting.The camp is built and run by the local community and sits inside a protected forest reserve. More than 20 years ago, villagers here chose conservation as a way to protect their land while creating steady livelihoods. Your guides are locals who have spent decades working in this forest and along the river. By staying here, you’re directly supporting their ongoing efforts to care for the rainforest and keep this part of Kinabatangan wild.Life at the camp is simple and focused on the forest. Everyone pitches in, and that community spirit is felt everywhere — even the general manager might be fixing a light bulb. It’s a humble, sincere place, offering a more local and less commercial alternative to typical wildlife lodges.What to ExpectQuiet river cruises with strong chances of wildlife sightingsGuided jungle walks by day and night with local village guidesLearn about long-running community-led conservation workSimple jungle living inside a protected forest reserveFewer boats, fewer peopleGood to KnowIncludes 1 night at a community-run jungle camp, dinner and breakfastWildlife sightings are not guaranteed! Your stay directly supports local conservation and livelihoods
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Day 1:
Jungle trekking, river cruise & night walk at Tungog Rainforest Eco CampDay 2:
Sunrise river cruise, breakfast and check-outShow Details
What’s Included
Overnight stay at an off-grid jungle camp
Sunset wildlife river cruise (Day 1)
Dinner (Day 1) & Breakfast (Day 2)
Night jungle walk with a local nature guide
Sunrise wildlife river cruise (Day 2)
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Who you’re supporting
Community Champion
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Where You’ll Sleep
Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 08 Jun 2026
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at KOPEL Reception Centre(KOPEL Reception Centre, Malaysia)
- 12:00pm
- Notes: The current meeting point is at KOPEL's Reception Centre. Transfers from Sandakan can be arranged at an additional cost—please see the add-on section for details.
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Transport Add-ons
Add-on 1
- Pickup and drop-off to/from Sandakan (Price: RM523.24 for up to 7 guests)
Start & Ends
12:00PM on Day 1 - 09:00AM on Day 2
Suitability / Accessibility
- Vegetarian food available
- Halal food available
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
Cancellation
To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.Reschedule Policy
Rescheduling requests must be made at least 3 days before the trip date.
What to Pack
- Binoculars (available for rent)
- Boots for kids for jungle trek (host does not have)
- Bug repellent
- Camera
- Cash for anything you might want to purchase on site
- Hat
- Leech socks or long thick socks
- Raincoat/Light Poncho (highly recommended!)
- Sunscreen
- Torch light
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RM475.86
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Meet your host
The Batu Puteh Community has been running things since 2003, when a few local groups came together to form KOPEL Bhd. It all started with the MESCOT Initiative and the Miso Walai Homestay Programme, and over time it grew into a proper cooperative. These days, more than 340 members from nearby villages are involved, each playing a part in the ecotourism and conservation work they do. What makes this group stand out is how they keep things local—offering jobs to people in the area and sharing earnings among members. It’s a community effort through and through, built on working together and looking after the place they call home.
Experience: 23 years
Speaks: Basic English, Fluent English, Bahasa
Acceptance rate: 69%
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