3D2N Deramakot Forest Reserve and Kinabatangan Wildlife Tour

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Group size

Up to 8 guests

DURATION

3 days 2 nights

Booking type

Join-in trip

MEET UP

Free pick-up

Group size

Up to 8 guests

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Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you embark on a 3-day, 2-night wildlife safari in the Deramakot Forest Reserve and Kinabatangan River with some of the best safari guides in Borneo.With a team of experienced guides, you'll have the chance to spot some of Borneo's most iconic wildlife, including orangutans, sun bears, proboscis monkeys, and crocodiles.You'll also explore the lush rainforest, go on night safaris at Deramakot Forest Reserve, and take wildlife boat trips down the Kinabatangan River. This is an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the natural world.Deramakot Forest ReserveAt Deramakot Forest Reserve you will have activities such as walks and safaris organised every day from morning, afternoon and night. Each session will last for two (2) to three (3) hours according to the peak time when the wildlife is active.Activities such as night drives focus on the nocturnal wildlife mostly mammals such as the Flying Squirrel, Civet Cat, Slow Loris, Western Tarsier, Pygmy Elephant, Leopard Cat, Clouded Leopard, Sun Bear, Porcupine, Owls, Frogmouth and more.Both morning and afternoon drives focus on birds (Hornbill, Eagle, Trogon etc.) primates (Orang Utan, Red Leaf Langur, Bornean Gibbons and Macaque) and also specific diurnal wildlife (Pygmy Elephant, Wild Boar, Muntjac, Mouse deer etc.)Afternoon/night walks inside the jungle focus on insects, spiders, amphibians and reptiles.Kinabatangan RiverKinabatangan River has the most similar wildlife as Deramakot whereby it is also the home for Orang Utan and Pygmy elephants. The other additional species of wildlife you will see is huge Salt Water Crocodile, the iconic Proboscis Monkey and Silver Langur. Similar to Deramakot, the river cruises are also timed for different set of riverine wildlife. Therefore, if you didn’t get to see an Orang Utan and Pygmy Elephants at Deramakot, Kinabatangan is your second chance.Important info about booking process for Deramakot:Please indicate the date you would like to start the trip on the booking form. As accommodation is provided by the Deramakot Reserve Authority, we will need to first check the availability with them before confirming your requested date.We will do our best to obtain your requested date. But if you have any flexibility in your dates, do let us know in the booking form and we can check those as well. Do note the accommodation is very limited. 

What You’ll be Doing

Day 1:

Night Drive into the jungle on an open 4WD

Day 2:

Cruising at Lower Kinabatangan River.

Day 3:

Beautiful morning cruise

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What’s Included

4WD Vehicle and Driver

Guide

1 Morning Safaris

1 Morning Cruise

1 Afternoon Cruise

1 Night Cruise

1 Night Safari

Accommodation

Full Board Meals

Conservation fees and Entrance fees

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Who you’re supporting

Community Champion

Plastic Waste Warrior

Leave No Trace Steward

Wildlife Protector

Low Carbon Hero

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Where You’ll Sleep

Deramakot Forest Lodge - Twin Room

All Nights

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Anywhere in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah(Kota Kinabalu, Sabah)

09:00am

End Point

End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

09:00AM on Day 1 - 09:00PM on Day 3

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

Camera
Extra Clothing
Headlamp and poncho
Insect Repellent
Prescribed Medication if any
Sandals
Socks
Towels

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Meet your host

Danish Rayyan has spent over two decades guiding people through the incredible rainforests and rivers of Borneo. In 2011, he started his own small, thoughtful tour business after feeling that many tours were too rushed and didn’t give travellers enough time to really connect with the wild. Danish keeps his groups small, which means more flexibility and a chance to slow down and take it all in. He works closely with local communities—staying in village homestays and hiring local guides—so that the benefits of tourism are shared. He’s also mindful of the environment, always aiming to reduce impact and raise awareness. With Danish, it’s not just about seeing the rainforest, but understanding and respecting it too.

Experience: 15 years

Speaks: Fluent English

Acceptance rate: 54%