 Destination Borneo ~ Sabah ~ Sandakan ~ Kinabatangan River ~ lodge Minimum no. of Persons 1 person Tour Commencesfrom Sandakan town Room Type13 twins room & 2 double room Room Description Bed(s) and beddings , ceiling fan, mosquito netting and attached bathroom with hot shower Facility & Activity Restaurant, simple reading corner Things to Bring Checklist Attire ~ Light cotton long sleeve and short sleeve tshirts , shorts and long pants (Whites, greys, browns and earthy coloured clothing to blend into the jungle), swimwear, underwear, long socks, raincoat or poncho, one pair of sandals or flip flops (the cheapest you can buy) for easy walking ; one pair of shoes with good grip(trainers for jogging, tennis, sporty types) for jungle treks . Do not wear tevas or open sandals for trekking. This will expose you to leech attacks especially on ground level Creature Comforts ~ towel, toilet paper, soap / facial wash, shampoo, toothbrush / toothpaste, comb, reading material Bag Packing ~ waterproof bag or separate your belongings and bundle them in a few small plastic bags before stuffing all in the master bag; keep important documents, passports, cash, wallets and electronic gadgets in zip-lock bags; garbage bag for waterproofing; a plastic bag for soiled clothes Essentials to get you through ~ personal medication, mosquito repellent, sunblock lotion, heat rub for muscles ache , flashlights , ear plugs or cotton balls (for those who can sleep with the TV blasting and not when its sound of nature that punctuates the night's silence), water bottle, minimum 2 liters capacity Nice to haves ~ camera and batteries , video cameras, bird book, binoculars Survival Kit ~ compass, anti-histamine ointment or pills, rubber bands, sewing kit, plaster, gauze, cotton wool, 1. Carry at least 3 ways to start a fire – Vaseline soaked cotton balls, magnifying glass and cigarette lighter. 2. A small bottle of iodine to disinfect water. Use 1 small drop for every litre. 3. A few zip lock bags for holding water.4. Dental floss (100m). It’s a light and tough string with many uses. 5. Mini flashlight. 6. Heavy duty garbage bag. It makes great raincoat and waterproof shelter. You can also use it to collect rainwater.7. All purpose knife made of carbon-steel that can throw sparks when struck on granite. 8. A bottle of antibiotic ointment. 9. Some energy bars. 10. A whistle to draw attention
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