Sandakan Wildlife Safari (4 days 3 night ) ~ Sabah

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proboscis eagle
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boat elephant

 

2008 Package Rates ~ valid until 31st March 2009
(Rates based on per person basis)

Minimum No of Persons

Rates per Person (RM)

minimum 2 persons

RM 2,100 nett

single occupancy

RM 2,435 nett

peak period surcharge (july & august)

RM 220 nett per person

This package includes :
* Tours and transfers *  entrance fees * English speaking guide

This package does not include :

* Domestic airfare (Kota Kinabalu / Sandakan / Kota Kinabalu) * camera fee * items not mentioned * Single Traveller is charged at minimum of 2 persons

**Please Note that there will be a credit card charge on payment made. Conditions apply

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Itinerary:

Day 1 - Selingan Turtle Island
Arrive Sandakan Airport by morning flight MH2042@0730hrs, transfer to jetty for approximately 1 hour boat ride by speedboat to Selingan Island (40km). Check into chalet. Free at leisure to explore island, swim and snorkel. After dinner, wait for signal from the Park Ranger before we proceed in small groups to watch Green Turtle lay eggs on the beach, transplanting of eggs to hatchery and release of baby turtles to the sea. This island is a park conservation area since 1977 and turtles have been nesting here every night throughout the year. Overnight in Twin Share room. (LD)

Photographing turtles are strictly prohibited between 6pm – 6am.

Day 2 - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre/Sukau/Kinabatangan River
Return to Sandakan by boat. Proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for video show. Trek ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 1000hrs. Continue to Sandakan jetty for boat journey to Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah's longest river, Kinabatangan with opportunity to view birds and wildlife in virgin mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitats. Late afternoon take a river cruise using electric motor in search of some of the 10 primate species including Proboscis monkeys as they settle down on treetops along the Kinabatangan River. Return for solar heated hot shower, candle light dinner and slide show conducted by naturalist guide. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)

Day 3 - Ox Bow Lake/Kinabatangan River
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. A 0600hrs morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to view more birds and wildlife. Proceed to the Kelenanap ox-bow lake for a short jungle walk (if weather permits). Experience the wilderness of Borneo. You have the option to participate in our Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor Regeneration Programme (KWICORP) by planting trees at our 64 acres adopted land. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. After dinner an optional (at a surcharge) night safari cruise spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)

Day 4 - Sandakan town

After breakfast, return to Sandakan by boat journey. Have lunch before we proceed for a short tour of Sandakan town including the Australian War Memorial. Transfer to airport for late afternoon flight MH2047@1645hrs to Kota Kinabalu. (BL)

* Snorkeling gear available for hire at a surcharge.

 
Please bring along swim wear, towel, binocular, sun block lotion, personal toiletries, insect repellent, torchlight, hat, leech sock, walking shoes & raincoat.

Sukau Rainforest Lodge prefers to accept cash term for all miscellaneous transactions

 

Hotel/Trip Description

Destination Sabah ~ Sandakan ~ Sukau Area ~ Kinabatangan river + Selingan Island Minimum no. of Persons 2 person Tour Commences from Sandakan Room Type 20 rooms at Sukau Rainforest Lodge Room Description Sukau Rainforest Lodge ~ rooms are twin bedded with ceiling fan, mosquito netting, dressing table, attached bathroom and toilet with hot water, shampoo/soap dispenser with wall to wall ceramic tiles Selingan Island Rooms ~ rooms with air conditioning, towels and bathroom either attached or common bathroom Facility and Activity Sukau Rainforest Lodge ~ Borneo Open lounge area with ceiling fan, Melapi restaurant serving soft drinks, beer and wine, open deck, library, gift shop, covered varendah, enclosed hanging garden and solar water heaters Selingan Island ~ restaurant, snorkelling and swimming at designated swim areas, museum OPTIONAL   River cruise, jungle walk, night cruise, boardwalk, birdwatching, abseiling, fishing, slide show, local home visitation, wilderness camping, cultural presentation Things to Bring bottle of water, insect repellant, sun block, hat, raincoat or poncho, comfortable walking shoes, slippers, own medication, anti histamine cream(if needed) , personal toiletries, torch light , binoculars (a very good idea to bring a good quality pair)

 

Accommodation and Packages to Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, Gomantong Cave, Selingan Turtle Island , Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sukau Area

Package Tours | Sukau Rainforest Lodge ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari (Sukau Rainforest Lodge) | 3days 2nights Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari (Sukau Rainforest Lodge) | 4 Days 3 Nights Selingan Turtle Island , Sepilok OrangUtan & Kinabatangan River Safari (Sukau Rainforest Lodge) | 5 days 4 Nights Kinabatangan Safari, Gomantong Cave & Daum Valley Rainforest Package (Sukau Rainforest Lodge & Borneo Rainforest Lodge) |

Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Sandakan Safari (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 3 Days 2 Nights Sandakan Safari Extravaganza (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 3days 2Nights Sukau Wildlife Safari (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 4 Days 3 Nights Sandakan Safari Adventure (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 5 Days / 4 Nights Bird Watching at Sukau & ABai (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 5 Days 4 Nights Sandakan Borneo's Wildlife Package (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) |

Abai Jungle Lodge ~ | 3 Days 2 Nights Abai & Sukau Trip (Kinabatangan Riverside & Abai Jungle Lodge) | 3 Days 2 Nights Abai with a Local Touch Package ( Abai Jungle Lodge) |

Day Tours | 1/2 Day Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Tour | Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre & Sandakan City Tour | Full Day to Guomantong Cave & Sukau Kinabatangan River | Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre & Safari River Cruise Trip |

Special Interest Tours | 14 days 13 nights Birding in Borneo | 5 Days / 4 Nights Bird Watching at Sukau & Abai |

Overnight Tours | 1 Day 1 Night Selingan Island Tour | 2 Days 1 Night Selingan Island And Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Tour |

Accommodation | Sepilok Nature Resort | Sepilok Forest Edge Resort |

 

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