Wildlife in Sabah

Sabah is a Malaysian state occupying the northern part of the island of Borneo. It’s famed for its 4,095m-tall Mount Kinabalu, the country’s highest peak, crowned with distinctive granite spires. Sabah is known for its beaches, rainforest, coral reefs and abundant wildlife, much of it within parks and reserves.

Kota Kinabalu – Sukau – Kinabatangan River – Sandakan
Type: Private Tour

Price Includes

5 Nights Accommodation base on Double or Twin sharing
Meals as stated
All Transfers upon Arrival and Departure
Sightseeing and Admissions as per program
All Guided tours are with English Speaking Guide (except for Mamutik island day trip)

Price Excludes

International and domestic flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities to drivers and guides
Personal expenses such as laundry, Wifi, IDD calls, etc

Highlights

Enter the wildlife of World Heritage site Kinabalu Park
Snorkel in the beautiful islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Observe the famous Sepilok at the Orangutan Sanctuary
Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Bird watching and wildlife viewing at Ox Bow Lake

Itinerary

Day 1KOTA KINABALU

Upon arrival, pick up by guide and transfer to hotel. Free and easy.

Meals: NA
Overnight: Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu

Day 2KOTA KINABALU - PORING HOT SPRING - KINABALU PARK

After breakfast, drive to the Poring Hot Spring. Stopover at Nabalu village then to Kinabalu Park. Head to the World Heritage site of Kinabalu Park. Return to Kota Kinabalu in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu

Day 3KOTA KINABALU - MAMUTIK - KOTA KINABALU

After breakfast, take a boat to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Pick up from hotel for a boat ride to one of the outlying islands. Mask and snorkel are provided. Lunch is served on the island. Head back to Kota Kinabalu mid-afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu

Day 4KOTA KINABALU - SANDAKAN - KINABATANGAN RIVER

After breakfast, transfer to airport and fly to Sandakan to visit the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Transfer to the jetty in Sandakan for a boat cruise up the Lower Kinabatangan River. Arrive at Abai Jungle Lodge. Lunch is served. Transfer to Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge by boat. Next go on a cruise to the Menanggul River. Dinner is served.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Overnight: Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

Day 5KINABATANGAN RIVER

Early morning boat ride for bird watching and wildlife viewing at Ox Bow Lake. Trek the lush riverine forest and return to the lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon, cruise down the Menanggul River and Kinabatangan River. Free and easy.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Overnight: Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

Day 6KINABATANGAN RIVER - SANDAKAN

Breakfast at Hotel. Boat ride back to Sandakan jetty. Transfer to airport for flight.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: NA

Wildlife in Sabah Private Tour

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