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2D1N Kinabatangan Jungle Camp & River Safari – Offbeat & Community-Led
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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Kinabatangan off the beaten path with grassroots, community-led adventures
Looking for a quieter Kinabatangan wildlife stay, away from the busy lodge area? This 2D1N jungle camp stay in Kinabatangan brings you into a lesser-visited stretch of the river, where nature comes first and tourism moves at a gentler pace. Built and run by the local community, the camp sits within a protected forest reserve, far from the busy lodge clusters, offering the same rich wildlife encounters, but in a calmer, more intimate setting.Your stay supports a grassroots effort that began over 20 years ago, initiated by villagers who sought to protect their forest while creating sustainable livelihoods for their community. The guides are locals who have a deep understanding of this landscape and have been involved in conservation work here for decades. Staying here directly supports their ongoing efforts to care for the river and rainforest, while ensuring tourism benefits the people who live alongside it.The camp itself is simple, quiet and focused on the forest, ideal if you’re looking for a more local, less commercial wildlife experience. Roles are shared and hands-on, and you’ll feel that community spirit everywhere — even the general manager might be the one fixing a light bulb. It’s heartfelt, humble and deeply rooted in place, nothing like a typical resort.What to ExpectQuiet river cruises with strong chances of wildlife sightingsGuided day and night walks led by local village guidesLearn about long-running community conservation effortsSimple jungle living in a protected forest reserveFewer boats, fewer crowdsGood to KnowIncludes 1 night at a community-run jungle camp, dinner and breakfastWildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and patienceOptional lodge stay closer to the village (no boat transfer)Your stay directly supports community conservation work
Experience highlights
Support grassroots conservation effort
Stay in peaceful off-grid eco camp
Kinabatangan cruise at sunrise & sunset
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 30 Dec 2025
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: RM518.16 for up to 7 guests)
Start & Ends
12:00PM on Day 1 - 09:00AM on Day
Suitability / Accessibility
- Vegetarian food available
- Halal food available
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
- CancellationTo secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.
- Reschedule PolicyRescheduling 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
From
RM471.24
/person5.0(32)
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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: 22 years
Speaks: Basic English, Fluent English, Bahasa
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