3-Day Kinabatangan Wildlife Tour with Sepilok and Gomantong Cave

Upon arrival in Sandakan, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to Sepilok.

Begin your journey with a visit to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where orphaned and injured orangutans are cared for and rehabilitated before being released back into the wild. Enjoy a walk along the wooden boardwalks through the rainforest, where you can observe these amazing animals in their natural surroundings and witness their morning feeding session.

Next, visit the nearby Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) to learn about the world's smallest bear species. The sun bear is named after the golden crescent-shaped marking on its chest, which resembles the rising sun. Established in 2008, the centre is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating sun bears while raising awareness about the conservation of this unique and endangered species.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your journey to the Kinabatangan River, approximately 140 km away, with a drive of about 2.5 hours.

Upon arrival at your lodge, check in and take some time to relax before heading out on a late-afternoon river cruise. Explore the river in search of Borneo's fascinating wildlife. With some luck, you may spot proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, pygmy elephants, and other wildlife along the riverbanks.

Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Please note that all activities organised by the lodge are conducted on a shared basis with other lodge guests.

Start your morning with an exciting sunrise river cruise, experiencing the sights and sounds of the rainforest as it comes to life. Early morning is an excellent time for birdwatching, with opportunities to spot great egrets, kingfishers, oriental darters, bee-eaters, and hornbills.

Return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by some leisure time to relax and enjoy the surrounding rainforest.

In the late afternoon, embark on another river cruise in search of more wildlife. This is another excellent opportunity to observe the diverse wildlife along the Kinabatangan River, while the beautiful afternoon light provides wonderful photography opportunities. If weather conditions permit, you may also be lucky enough to witness colonies of fireflies illuminating certain sections of the river.

Return to the lodge to relax and enjoy dinner.

After breakfast, begin the day with a visit to Gomantong Cave, one of Sabah's most famous limestone cave systems, renowned for its edible swiftlet nests, which are traditionally used to prepare the Chinese delicacy known as bird's nest soup.

Twice a year, local nest collectors undertake the challenging task of harvesting these valuable nests using traditional equipment such as rattan ladders, ropes, and bamboo poles to reach the cave ceilings.

After exploring the cave, proceed with your transfer back to Sandakan, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Sandakan Airport for your onward journey.

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