Home » 8 Days Borneo Wildlife Expedition
Tour Code: OV-LH3
Minimum Travellers: 2 Pax (Min 2 to go)
Tour duration: 8 Days
Physical Level: Moderate to high
Peak Season Rate Additional RM 250 per person
(1st March – 30th April & 15th July – 15th October)
Explore Borneo’s wildlife on this 8 days trip, as you embark on your journey across the east coast of Sabah. Covering Sandakan Kabili Forest Reserve, on to the Kinabatangan river and traverse down south to the conservation area of Danum Valley. Experience seeking wildlife in one of the oldest rainforest that is home the orangutans, langurs, gibbons, and many species of birds a haven for keen bird watchers.
Meet at Sandakan airport and transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Watch the orang utan feeding session up and close. Watch the 25 minutes video show programme and visit the exhibition hall. After Sepilok, proceed to Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see world smallest bear in its natural environment. Lunch.
Overland to the Kinabatangan river and check in to your accommodation. By 3.30 pm have some light refreshment before hop on the boat for afternoon cruise along the Kinabatangan river banks. Return to your lodge, dinner and overnight stay at the Kinabatangan river lodge.
Accommodation River Lodge
Meals Lunch & dinner
Wake up early to join the morning cruise at 6 am. Return to the lodge, breakfast and have a rest. Late morning depart for a guided jungle walk to experience the riverine forest. Tre back to the lodge, freshen up and lunch. Take a short nap. Late afternoon get ready for another river cruise to a different part of the river to see more wildlife.
Accommodation River Lodge
Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Breakfast and by 8.30 am depart for Gomantong cave to explore the largest limestone & bird nests cave in Sabah where millions of swiftlets make the cave their home. After cave, drive to Lahad Datu for Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Following lunch proceed on a one and half hour journey to Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Upon arrival check in to the attractive timber lodge which comes complete with private balcony, air conditioner, ceiling fan and a hot shower. Situated within the rainforest, near the Lipad river this reserve is home to a wide range of birds, insects and mammals. Visit to Trogon Hall gallery for more information on the conservation of Tabin Wildlife Reserve. In the afternoon visit the Lipad mud volcano which provides salt lick for the wildlife and most frequented by the birds and animals. Trek back along trail to the lodge. After dinner watch the slide presentation on Tabin Reserve and followed by a night safari to observe the nocturnal wildlife. One can also observe the night clear sky embedded with constellations!
Accommodation Tabin River Lodge
Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
You may opt to join the early morning walk to discover some of Tabin’s rich collections of more than 300 bird species. After breakfast, drive to the core area for animal spotting or photo session before trekking to the lush green rainforest known for its rich diversity of flora and fauna. Visit the Lipad waterfall. Take a dip in the natural and refreshing pool. Alternatively explore the surrounding beauty or just relax.
In the afternoon try the Tabin Rainforest Foot Soak made from a natural blend of herbs just to relax your tired muscle after a long trek activities.
Accommodation Tabin River Lodge
Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast is free at leisure. You may opt to stroll to a nearby rock pool or by the river side to look out for wildlife. Following early lunch transfer out at 12.30 pm to reach Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge and check in upon arrival, after dinner go for a safari night drive in search for wildlife sightings.
Accommodation Rainforest Jungle Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up to the sound of nature surroundings. After breakfast go for a trek leading towards an ancient Kadazan Dusun burial site. Upon reaching the View Point enjoy the magnificent view over the valley. On your return to the lodge stop at the “Jacuzzi pool”. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon jungle trek or join in the relaxing session water-tubing down the Danum river. After dinner go for a night walk and overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
Accommodation Rainforest Jungle Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After Breakfast go for a trek to the Fairy Falls and Serpent Falls. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon jungle trek or join in the relaxing session water-tubing down the Danum river. After dinner go for a night walk and overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
Accommodation Lodge
Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Breakfast, free and easy in the morning. Check out after lunch and transfer back to Lahad Datu.
Meals Breakfast & Lunch
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