SABAH RAINFOREST SAFARI

Upon arriving in Kota Kinabalu, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. In the evening, we’ll pick you up for a city tour, followed by a visit to the night market where you can explore a diverse range of local spices, souvenirs, fruits, and vegetables. Conclude the evening with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

Spend a day of sun, sea and sand on an offshore coral island. Transfer to jetty for a 30-minute boat ride to one of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park islands for a day of relaxation on your own.

Proceed with another boat transfer to your next island visit. Snorkel in crystal clear water among coral reefs and rainbow-coloured fishes.

Back to the boat and depart to Gaya Island for lunch before venturing for a swim or simply lazing away. Depart back to Kota Kinabalu.

Remark: Scheduled boat transfer to the island is at 0815HRS. Guest must arrive at Marina Jetty latest by 0800HRS.

Drive 2 hours overland to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu. Take a quick stop at the local market at Pekan Nabalu to stretch your legs and savour fruits in season. If the weather is great, you’ll be able to snap a great photo of the majestic Mount Kinabalu.

Head over to Kinabalu Park HQ to visit the Kinabalu Geopark Gallery and Botanical Garden. If weather permits, take a guided walk on one of the trails to explore the cool montane forest.

Drive back to Kota Kinabalu and rest for the next day.

Rise early in the morning to depart to the airport and fly over to Sandakan.

Upon arrival at Sandakan Airport, we’ll then make our way to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. There, you’ll get to learn about the rehabilitation effort done at the centre through a short video screening. Make your way to the feeding platform to witness the feeding of orangutans and other monkeys around. You can also spend time observing the cheeky little younglings in an enclosed nursery area.

After lunch, embark on a 2.5 hour boat journey up the Kinabatangan River to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Right after checking-in, go on board for a late afternoon cruise in search of Borneo’s wildlife and birds. It would be great to enjoy a night river cruise to spot the nocturnal wildlife, this is an optional tour you can add.

Return to the lodge to freshen up and savour a scrumptious dinner at Melapi restaurant, followed by a slide presentation and interpretation by a naturalist guide.

Rise and shine for the morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake to view more birds and wildlife. Return for breakfast, and proceed to join in a nature walk along the lodge’s Hornbill and Attenborough Boardwalks with the in-house naturalist.

It will be free at leisure thereafter. Take time to do your own exploring or just relax by the lodge’s dip pool after lunch.

Head over to the newly refurbished Ape Gallery for an Ape Talk by our in house naturalist. In the afternoon, proceed for another river cruise to check off your wildlife sightings.

Head back to Sukau Rainforest Lodge for a scrumptious dinner at Melapi Restaurant and enjoy a restful night thereafter.

Rise and shine for the morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake to view more birds and wildlife. Return for breakfast, and proceed to join in a nature walk along the lodge’s Hornbill and Attenborough Boardwalks with the in-house naturalist.

It will be free at leisure thereafter. Take time to do your own exploring or just relax by the lodge’s dip pool after lunch.

Head over to the newly refurbished Ape Gallery for an Ape Talk by our in house naturalist. In the afternoon, proceed for another river cruise to check off your wildlife sightings.

Head back to Sukau Rainforest Lodge for a scrumptious dinner at Melapi Restaurant and enjoy a restful night thereafter.

Wake up to the sounds of gibbons and hornbills in the rainforest. After a quick bite, we will set out for a short morning hike. Immerse yourself in the surroundings while getting your heart racing as we visit Ground Cuckoo hide to photograph one of Borneo’s endemic birds and other birdlife found in the area. Thereafter, return to the lodge to freshen up before enjoying a scrumptious breakfast at Kapur Restaurant.

Following breakfast, if weather and sea conditions permit, we’ll embark on a river cruise adventure along the coastline, venturing into the Segama River and its mangrove forest. Keep your eyes peeled for a chance in wildlife encounters, such as flying foxes, eagles, and dolphins.

Head back to the lodge to relax and refresh before a hefty lunch.
Post-lunch, go on for a rainforest hike where you’ll visit our Mammal Hide. There, you’ll be able to see the camera traps that we have set up and see the many footage we have captured whilst learning about the nocturnal animals in the area. Have light refreshments in the hide before we return to the lodge for free at leisure.

Explore our lodge further at the information gallery, shop for souvenirs, savour our premium in-house beverages at the restaurant and take a dip in our dip pool to beat the heat.

When the sun sets, tantalise your taste buds with a delicious dinner, and proceed to head out for a night safari drive around the lodge. Experience the serenity of the night and keep an eye out for nocturnal creatures like civets, leopard cats, mouse deer, and moonrats that rule the night.

Return to the lodge for a good night’s rest.

Rise and shine to the sounds of the jungle and make your way to our Crested Fireback hide and seek out this elusive endemic bird. Return for a hearty breakfast and enjoy your time free at leisure. Make sure to stop by the souvenir corner for some last-minute shopping and take one last quick dip in our plunge pool before check-out.

Have an early lunch before departing to the airport for your late afternoon flight.