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Sandakan 2 Days Wildlife Safari, Night Cruise and Jungle Walk
- Duration48 hours
- Max Travelers10 people
- CategoryAdventure Tours, Bus Tours
Overview
Experience the captivating wildlife of the Kinabatangan River on a 2-day safari from Sandakan. Journey into the Bornean rainforest for a jungle walk at the Rainforest Discovery Centre, where you’ll traverse elevated walkways and observe unique flora and fauna. Enjoy boat cruises along the river, spotting fascinating wildlife such as orangutans, hornbills, and proboscis monkeys. As night falls, embark on an enchanting night cruise to discover the secrets of nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat. This adventure includes an overnight stay in Sandakan in high end hotel or resort for a truly immersive experience in Borneo’s wilderness.
– Discover the diverse wildlife of Borneo on a guided safari
– Walk the canopy at the Rainforest Discovery Centre for stunning views
– Spot unique wildlife on river cruises, including orangutans and pygmy elephants
– Overnight stay in Sandakan included for a complete wilderness experience
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What's included
Entrance to Rainforest Discovery Centre
Overnight stay at a hotel or resort in Sandakan
Dinner
Breakfast
Night cruise for nocturnal wildlife spotting
Round-trip transfer from Sandakan or Sepilok
Sunset river cruise on the Kinabatangan River
What's Not included
Personal expenses, alcohol or itinerary
Itinerary
Begin your journey in Sandakan with a morning transfer to the edge of Sepilok, surrounded by lush greenery. Start your adventure at the Rainforest Discovery Center, where elevated canopy walkways offer panoramic views of ancient plant species and resident birdlife.
Continue to the journey to Kinabatangan and head to the River's banks and continue its expeditions with a local tribe sungai people to search for big 5 in the late evening. Onboard a river boat and embark on a peaceful river cruise to see the riverbanks come to life. Keep an eye out for potential wild monkeys, potential hornbills, pygmy elephants, crocodiles, proboscis monkeys for all big 5 along the forest border.
After dinner by the Kinabatangan, continue with a night cruise to search for nocturnal wildlife before returning to Sandakan for an overnight stay.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel or resort followed by a morning at your leisure. Depending on your onward travel plans, check out from the hotel and take your scheduled transfer to Sandakan Airport or your next destination within the Sandakan area, marking the end of the safari.
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This experience involves walking on elevated canopy walkways.
The tour starting time and ending time might change depending on weather conditions.
Cruise time might be changed depending on the river, weather and hazard conditions. If the weather does not permit, there are no refunds.
Any specific wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Bring insect repellent to protect against potential mosquitoes or insects.
Bring your own poncho or raincoat in case of bad weather. We are not responsible if travellers get wet.
Being a wildlife tour, encountering insects is common u2013 it is a rainforest tour.
This tour does not accept any preferences regarding starting time, personalised itinerary or stay. The product itinerary is final.
The private room either twin bed or double bed subject availability and the room might be different or if sold out hence will choose other resort, there are no refunds.
Please leave personal luggage in Sandakan.
Check-out time is 9:00 am
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.