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Orangutan foraging on a feeding platform in the forest at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan — orangutans
Wildlife safari boat ride on the river in Sandakan, with two travellers in orange life jackets under misty skies
Elephants half-submerged in muddy river water near grassy banks, drinking or wallowing on a wildlife safari in Sandakan
Orangutan mother holding her baby while perched on a branch in the rainforest near Sandakan, orangutans
Orangutan foraging on a feeding platform in the forest at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan — orangutans
Wildlife safari boat ride on the river in Sandakan, with two travellers in orange life jackets under misty skies
Elephants half-submerged in muddy river water near grassy banks, drinking or wallowing on a wildlife safari in Sandakan
Orangutan mother holding her baby while perched on a branch in the rainforest near Sandakan, orangutans
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1 Day Sandakan Wildlife Experience | Orangutans, Sunbear & Kinabatangan River Safari

Discover diverse wildlife in a day.
4.5
|19 Reviews
Group size
Up to 20 guests
DURATION
12 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 20 guests
1-day wildlife adventure: Orangutans, Sunbears & river safari in Sandakan
Get ready for an incredible journey through the heart of Borneo! This action-packed day trip is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, taking you from the rehabilitated orangutans at Sepilok to the playful sun bears at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, culminating in an unforgettable river safari down the Kinabatangan River.What to ExpectMeet your driver and head to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, the world's largest.Learn all about the rehabilitation program at the center's mini-theatre.Take a stroll along the wooden plank walk through the rainforest to watch orangutans being fed.Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre and observe these adorable creatures.Venture to Bilit Kinabatangan and enjoy some free time to explore before embarking on a two-hour river cruise.Search for endemic proboscis monkeys and other wildlife along the Kinabatangan River.Conclude your day with a return trip to Sandakan.

Experience highlights

What You’ll be Doing

Today you'll see Orangutans, Sun bears and go on a river safari
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What’s Included

Entrance fees to Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Sunbear Conservation Centre
Lunch
Dinner
Afternoon river cruise
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Additional Information

Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Anywhere in Sandakan Town Centre/ Sandakan Airport(Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia)
  • 15 mins before selected timeslot

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
08:00AM - 08:00PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • 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.

What to Pack

  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Camera
  • Cap
  • Comfortable light cotton casual attire with long or short pants is recommended as humidity is high throughout
  • Insect repellent
  • Items of personal use
  • Leech Sock
  • Raincoat / Poncho
  • Sandal
  • Sturdy shoes (use for walking/trekking)
  • Sun screen lotion
  • Torch Light
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Meet your host

Situated at the heart of Kampung Bilit, your jungle stay will be an eco-conscious delight! Nestled along the mighty Kinabatangan River our 15 rooms eco-lodge integrate sustainability, innovation, respect for the environment and the appreciation for the local Orang Sungai cultures.
Experience: 7 years
Speaks: Fluent English, Bahasa
Acceptance rate: 75%
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4.8 (603)
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4D3N
|Up to 15 guests
The wellbeing of the animals always comes first
4.5 (220)
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3D2N
|Up to 48 guests
Loved the boat trip. We saw lots of things
4.5 (220)
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12 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
Delivered with a passion for his region
4.4 (127)
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2D1N
|Up to 40 guests
The rooms were nice and clean with good AC
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