| RIVER
, ISLANDS AND RAINFOREST
4 days, 5 days or 6 days
(min. 2 people)
Sukau
Rainforest Lodge
The 20 rooms at the lodge are managed by Borneo Eco Tours. It was built
in 1995 in traditional Malaysian architecture using several Borneo hardwood
species. Built upon stilts the lodge has a lounge, gift shop, education
centre, Hornbill Boardwalk with two elephant passes, three open decks
for wildlife viewing, an enclosed garden, a riverside Melapi Restaurant,
open sun-deck and river jetty. Electricity is supplied by an acoustic
generator, and hot water by solar heaters. All rooms are twin bedded with
ceiling fan, mosquito netting, attached bathroom, hot shower and toilets.
River tours are conducted by boats powered by electric motors and four
stroke outboard engines. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Lunch &
Dinner included.
4
days
Day
1
You will be met at Semporna jetty and transferred overland (appox. 3 hours)
to Sukau. On arrival, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink before checking
into Sukau Rainforest Lodge (see details above). In the late afternoon
there is a river cruise in search of the 10 primate species including
the Proboscis monkeys as they settle down on treetops along the Kinabatangan
River. In the evening you return to Sukau Lodge for a solar heated hot
shower, candle lit dinner and a slide show conducted by a naturalist guide.
Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day
2
Wake up to the call of Borneo gibbons and hornbills. At 6:00 am, you start
the day with a morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River in search
of more wildlife and proceed to the Kelenanap ox-bow lake for a short
jungle walk (if weather permits). You have the option to participate in
the Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor Regeneration Program (KWICORP) by planting
trees at the 64 acres of adopted land. In the afternoon there is the option
of another river cruise or you can relax around the Lodge. After dinner
there is an optional night safari cruise spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles
and birds (surcharge paid locally). You spend the night at Sukau Rainforest
Lodge.
Day
3
After breakfast you start the day with a return boat journey to Sandakan
Jetty (approx. 2hrs 30mins) The tour stops for lunch before heading into
Sandakan for a short tour including the Australian War Memorial. You then
transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort where you spend the night. Overnight
at Sepilok Nature Resort, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day
4
In the morning you transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center
for a short video presentation. After the video you trek for 10 minutes
through the rainforest to witness the feeding of orang utan's at around
10.00am After Lunch you return to the airport for your connecting flight
back to Kota Kinabalu. Breakfast & Lunch included.
5
days
Day
1
You will be met at Semporna jetty and transferred overland (appox. 3 hours)
to Sukau. On arrival, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink before checking
into Sukau Rainforest Lodge (see details above). In the late afternoon
there is a river cruise in search of the 10 primate species including
the Proboscis monkeys as they settle down on treetops along the Kinabatangan
River. In the evening you return to Sukau Lodge for a solar heated hot
shower, candle lit dinner and a slide show conducted by a naturalist guide.
Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day
2
Wake up to the call of Borneo gibbons and hornbills. At 6:00 am, you start
the day with a morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River in search
of more wildlife and proceed to the Kelenanap ox-bow lake for a short
jungle walk (if weather permits). You have the option to participate in
the Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor Regeneration Program (KWICORP) by planting
trees at the 64 acres of adopted land. In the afternoon there is the option
of another river cruise or you can relax around the Lodge. After dinner
there is an optional night safari cruise spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles
and birds (surcharge paid locally). You spend the night at Sukau Rainforest
Lodge. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
included.
Day
3
After breakfast you start the day with a return boat journey to Sandakan
Jetty (approx. 2hrs 30mins) The tour stops for lunch before heading into
Sandakan for a short tour including the Australian War Memorial. You then
transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort where you spend the night. Overnight
at Sepilok Nature Resort, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day
4
You will be picked up from Sepilok Nature resort in the morning and transferred
to the Jetty for a speedboat transfer (approx. 1hour) to Selingan Island.
Check into your chalet and spend the afternoon exploring the island, swimming
and snorkeling. After dinner the Park Ranger will escort small groups
to watch the green turtles lay their eggs (photographing turtles is strictly
prohibited between 6pm - 6am) on the beach. As instructed by the Park
Ranger you may assist with transplanting the eggs to the hatchery and
release the baby turtles to the sea. The island has been a park conservation
area since 1977 and turtles have been nesting there every night throughout
the year. Overnight in twin share room. Lunch & Dinner included.
Day
5
In the morning you transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center
for a short video presentation. After the video you trek for 10 minutes
through the rainforest to witness the feeding of orang utan's at around
10.00am After Lunch you return to the airport for your connecting flight
back to Kota Kinabalu. Breakfast & Lunch included.
6
days
Day
1
You will be met at Semporna jetty and transferred overland to Lahad Datu
(approx. 2hrs) for lunch, followed by a 83km drive through selectively
logged forest, cocoa and soft-wood plantations before arriving at the
Borneo Rainforest Lodge, beside Danum River on the edge of 438 sq. km
of undisturbed lowland rainforest. The Lodge is home to the full range
of Sabah's lowland fauna, including the rare Sumatran Rhinoceros, Elephants,
Clouded Leopards, and Orang Utan's. So far some 275 species of birds have
been recorded in the area. The afternoon gives you the opportunity to
explore the nature trail and nearby river. In the evening there is a slide
show and if weather permits one can go spotlighting to view some of the
nocturnal animals. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge , Lunch &
Dinner included.
Day
2
You start the morning with a birdwalk before breakfast. You spend the
whole day exploring the forest for birds and mammals, leading up to an
escarpment with ancient burial coffins. There is a trek to a waterfall
and dip in refreshing rock pools, before returning to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, there is a jungle walk through trails leading to canopy
walkway. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner included.
Day
3
The day starts with a morning trek in search of birds and wildlife and
after breakfast you head overland to Sukau (approx. 4hrs). On arrival,
enjoy refreshing welcome drink before checking into Sukau Rainforest Lodge
(see details above). In the late afternoon there is a river cruise in
search of the 10 primate species including the Proboscis monkeys as they
settle down on treetops along the Kinabatangan River. In the evening you
return to Sukau Lodge for a solar heated hot shower, candle lit dinner
and a slide show conducted by a naturalist guide. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest
Lodge, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day
4
Wake up to the call of Borneo gibbons and hornbills. At 6:00 am, you start
the day with a morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River in search
of more wildlife and proceed to the Kelenanap ox-bow lake for a short
jungle walk (if weather permits). You have the option to participate in
the Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor Regeneration Program (KWICORP) by planting
trees at the 64 acres of adopted land. In the afternoon there is the option
of another river cruise or you can relax around the Lodge. After dinner
there is an optional night safari cruise spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles
and birds (surcharge paid locally). You spend the night at Sukau Rainforest
Lodge. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
included.
Day
5
After breakfast you start the day with a return boat journey to Sandakan
Jetty (approx. 2hrs 30mins) The tour stops for lunch before heading into
Sandakan for a short tour including the Australian War Memorial. You then
transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort where you spend the night. Overnight
at Sepilok Nature Resort, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day
6
In the morning you transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center
for a short video presentation. After the video you trek for 10 minutes
through the rainforest to witness the feeding of orang utan's at around
10.00am After Lunch you return to the airport for your connecting flight
back to Kota Kinabalu. Breakfast & Lunch included. |
