A perfect blend of a wildlife safari on the Kinabatangan River with a relaxed stay on a pristine tropical island.
The safari on the Kinabatangan River is an incredible opportunity to see some of the rarest animal on the planet such as Borneo Pygmy Elephant, Orangutans and Proboscis Monkeys.
Pom Pom Island is the perfect destination to spend few days relaxing after the safari in the jungle. Here you can enjoy the beautiful sea view with a good book and a drink, or enjoy a dip in the clear aquamarine water.
Pick up time: 08.00am (Sandakan airport or Hotel)
Upon arrival in Sandakan, you will be met at the airport and transferred to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for up-close orangutan encounter. Walk ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden boardwalk to witness the feeding of orangutans from the platform in the forest. After the feeding time of the orangutan , continue to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. These bears are the smallest of all sub-species and, like the orang utan, they are arboreal and are losing their habitat through deforestation. Sadly, they are also poached, captured for pets and used in Asian medicine. Keeper are nursing them back to health and where necessary, educating in how to be a wild bear. The intention is then to release them into the forest.
After Sepilok you will be taken to the jetty to board the boat to Abai Jungle Lodge. Enjoy a relaxing 1 hour cruise, journeying up river.
On arrival you will check in to your lodge on the riverbank and then enjoy lunch. Late afternoon head out on a safari cruise on the Kinabatangan River – at dusk you may have the chance to see proboscis monkey and other wildlife than the area is famed for. Before dinner you will experience a night cruise to witness the glittering fireflies on the mangrove trees.
Overnight at the Abai Jungle Lodge
LUNCH | DINNER
Today uou will be awakened by the calls of gibbon monkeys and the sounds of hornbills. Embark on another river cruise to the Pitas Lake for birdwatching. The rest of the morning is at your leisure to explore the rainforest on a boardwalk located behind the lodge or visit the village of the native “orang sungai”.
After lunch head further up the river, changing lodges for final night at the Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge in Sukau village. Switching lodges gives you a great chance to see more wildlife. On arrival embark on a safari cruise on the Menanggul River a tributary of the Kinabatangan River.
Overnight at the Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER
This morning you will be driven for about 6 hours to Semporna. Proceed to Pom Pom Island by speedboat. On arrival check in to your room, the rest of the day is free for your leisure.
Overnight at the Pom Pom Island Resort
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Day at leisure. You can relax by the beach, snorkeling or diving.
Overnight at the Pom Pom Island Resort
BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER
Transfer to Semporna by speedboat, continue to Tawau to connect with your flight.
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