Kinabatangan River - Wildlife Safari, Proboscis Monkey, Orang Utan

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Elephants @ Kinabantangan River
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About Nature Lodge in Kinabatangan

‘Kinabatangan River’ is Sabah’s longest river and measures 560 km from its headwaters in the southwest of the state and empties into the Sulu Sea, east of Sandakan

This area is known to have the most conservation of wildlife in the whole Island of Borneo whom is the third largest Island in the world.

Sightings of the unique Proboscis Monkeys are common among the rainforest in the late afternoon. One may also catch a glimpse of a wild Orang Utan, leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques or the newly discovered “Borneon Pgymy Elephants”. Though elephants and larger animals come and go-herd often break up to get through to plantations encroaching many areas.

Bird lovers will find the bird-watching incredible: all 8 of Borneo’s hornbill species are seen regularly. Occasionally, two species of the gorgeous pitas can be spotted, as well as the Storm’s stork and the bizarre Oriental darter or ‘Snake Bird’ in any short trek can be sight.

The lodge is located out of the normal tourist route and has been built by using a recycle wood and placed out of the tourist route in order to enjoy the surrounding nature and to minimize the impact.

Tour Itinerary : ( Tour Code: Kinabatangan Safari )

Daily Departure

Day 1 (L/D) - stay Kinabatangan Rider (Hostel / Chalet)

0700 hrs

Depart from Kota Kinabalu by long distance bus or take the morning flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. (own expenses)

Pick Up &
Drop off

Arrive at Medan Selera Coffee Shop at Kota Kinabatangan

Pick up from

Pick up time

Drop off time

Medan Selera Coffee Shop "Mile 32"	02.00PM	09.00AM (estimate)
Sandakan Town	11.35AM ~ 11.50AM	11.00AM (estimate)
Sandakan Airport	11.35AM ~ 11.50AM	11.00AM (estimate)
Sepilok	12.30PM	10.00AM (estimate)

1500 hrs

Arrive at the lodge. Welcome drinks and orientation.

1600 hrs

Evening river cruise to sight wildlife along the Kinabatangan.

1800 hrs

Back to lodge, freshen up & dinner

2000 hrs

Night trekking in the wilderness of the jungle to spot nocturnal animals

2130 hrs

Back to lodge. Lights out by 2200hrs. (D)

Day 2

(B/L/D) - stay Kinabatangan Rider (Hostel / Chalet)

0530 hrs

Wake-up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. Early morning river cruise.

0730 hrs

Back to lodge. Breakfast.

0900 hrs

Trek to near by oxbow lake to see the kingfisher and many other species of birds

1130 hrs

Back to lodge.

1200 hrs

Lunch. Free and easy.

1600 hrs

Evening river cruise to spot more wildlife along the Kinabatangan.

1800 hrs

Back to lodge, freshen up & dinner

2000 hrs

Night trekking in the wilderness of the jungle

2130 hrs

Back to lodge.

2200 hrs

Lights out and overnight at the Lodge. (B/L/D)

Day 3

(B)

0530 hrs

Pre-dawn river cruise.

0730 hrs

Back to lodge. Breakfast.

0830 hrs

Check out of lodge and transfer to Medan Selera Coffee Shop (B)

Price in Ringgit Malaysia

price for year 2009

Price Per Person

Accommodation	Medan Selera	Ex. Sepilok	Ex. Sandakan	Reservation / Booking
2 Nights / 3 days	per person	per person	per person
Dorm Bed	RM350.00	RM380.00	RM380.00	Book It
Chalet (twin sharing)	RM420.00	RM450.00	RM450.00	Book It
Chalet (single)	RM490.00	RM520.00	RM520.00	Book It
Chalet (twin sharing)	N/A	RM1060	RM1060	Book It
with Hot Shower** Itinerary

Accommodation	Medan Selera	Ex. Sepilok	Ex. Sandakan	Reservation / Booking
1 Night / 2 days	per person	per person	per person
Dorm Bed	RM300.00	RM330.00	RM330.00	Book It
Chalet (twin sharing)	RM335.00	RM365.00	RM365.00	Book It
Chalet (single)	RM370.00	RM400.00	RM400.00	Book It
Chalet (twin sharing)	N/A	RM570.00	RM570.00	Book It
with Hot Shower* Itinerary

* Rates inclusive of visit to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
** Rates inclusive of visit to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Gomantong Caves

All rates above inclusive of RM20 Voluntary Conservation Levy (VCL).

High Season from June to September, RM10 per person surcharge apply

Reservation Info

No payment needed when you submit the booking/reservation form.

Payment/Deposit, will only be needed when we reply with confirmation on your reservation.

We will inform you on confirmation status within 30 minutes to 3 business days, whether there are seat/s available for the date/s you requested.

Recommended Personal Gear.
Insect repellent, raincoat, hat, binocular, torchlight and sunscreen. Use good walking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt or long sleeve shirt and long or short pant. Not to forget to bring your camera.

Take Note (fine print): Due to the nature of the tour, the weather, road condition, local circumstances, prevailing safety factors, the route & itinerary may vary to those published but the content of the tour will remain the same. The final decision of the actual itinerary will be made by us on the day of the tour.

General Info

Difficulty - Leisurely to Easy (suitable for children age 6 and above)

Duration - 3 days

Experience - Not Require

Package includes : Land Transfer from Medan Selara (check point Mile 32), Return Boat Transfers, Drinking Water, Meals (2B/2L/2D), Guide, Accommodation.

Package excludes : Other items not mentioned in itinerary.

Start/End Point - Kota Kinabalu or Sandakan, we will let you know how to get there....) or Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre.

Accommodations - 2N in Hostel at Kinabantangan (upgradeable to Chalet)

Transport - Bus/Van, Boat & On Foot

What to Bring: Suitable walking shoes, warm clothes, long sleeves shirt, change of clothes, drinking water, high energy food, sun block, insect repellent, towel, torchlight, binocular, toilet paper and I'm sure you will think of more....... and don't forget to bring sense of adventure / fun / humor / enthusiasm and a flexible attitude!

Optional Tour (add on)

Mt. Kinabalu National Park @ RM525.00 per person, ex. Kota Kinabalu Town

Poring Hot Spring (day trip)

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine National Park (1/2 day )

Proboscis Monkey & Firefly (day trip) @ RM185.00 per person, ex. Kota Kinabalu

White Water Rafting @ RM190.00 per person (Padas River), ex. Kota Kinabalu (day trip)

White Water Rafting @ RM150.00 per person (Kiulu River), ex. Kota Kinabalu (day trip)