Itinerary:
Day 1: 08:10hrs Pick up from hotel in Sandakan or meet upon arrival at the Sandakan Airport (preferably on MH2042 OR AK6492). Drive for approximately 30 minutes to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. Proceed to the free roaming area feeding platform. 10:00hrs feeding of Orang Utans. At this center, observe man’s closest relative “the Orang Utan” being rehabilitated to become wild in their natural habitat and experience a walk in the Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp Forest of Borneo.
Visit to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, the centre that managed to improve the living condition of the rescued sun bear and released their natural behaviors in the 2.5ha enclosed forest. 11:45hrs, Depart centre to have lunch at Sepilok area.
12:30hrs depart transfer to jetty in Sandakan. depart jetty take an hour boat cruise up to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary, This is a wonderful journey of discovery which starts from the waters of Sulu Sea of Sandakan Town through a magnificent scenery of the Mangrove Forest. Check in Abai Jungle Lodge, Late in the afternoon, you’ll be experiencing a cruise to search for wildlife until the sunsets while enjoying a cup of coffee and by night falls continue the night cruise to witness the fire flies as Christmas tree. Return to the lodge for dinner. After dinner, again experience the “Jungle at night” at our nature boardwalk to search for birds, snakes, insects and other wildlife with our nature guide. (lunch, dinner)
Day 2: Wake up by the calls of nature, early morning take a river trip to Pitas Oxbow lake to observe wildlife and experience the unique of Pitas lake. After breakfast, take another one hour boat transfer back to Sandakan. Upon arrival at jetty, proceed to airport for your flight MH2047 (ETD 12:50hrs) or drop of at your hotel.
Recommended Personal Gear: Insect repellent, Torch Light, raincoat (umbrella not recommended), hat, binocular and sun screen (sweat proof). Use good walking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant.
Rates valid till 31 march 2020:
RM1150 per person
Child discount: Below 2 is FOC, 2-4 years is 50% discount, 5-11 years is 20% discount.