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Discover the heart of Borneo's wild jungle at Bilit Lodge, where you'll spend three days and two nights on exhilarating river safaris at dawn and dusk to see untamed wildlife, possibility of orangutans, proboscis monkeys, and pygmy elephants, go on guided night walks to learn about the rainforest's nocturnal secrets, all while returning to the comfort of a private chalet situated on the Kinabatangan River for an unforgettable experience that combines thrilling adventures with the tranquil jungle. As night descends, find yourselves enveloped by the symphony of the rainforest, looking from their private balcony into the embrace of nature's splendour.
Sandakan, Malaysia
As soon after you are picked up from Sandakan or Sepilok, your journey officially starts. As you leave the town, the air becomes thicker, greener, and more alive. The 2-3 hour trip builds anticipation until you arrive at the lodge, drop your baggage, and experience the serene serenity of the river before you.
Sabah, Malaysia
It's time to get started after a nice meal. Waking up is your first river safari. As the boat glides gently down the murky river, your local guide will start pointing out the riches as the boat slowly glides down the dark river, spotting movement in the dense forest. Witness groups of proboscis monkeys, with their hilariously big noses or any wildlife, nestling into trees for the sunset. The air is filled with the whoosh of hornbill wings above. Keep an eye out and take an opportunity to witness crocodile, elephants or monkeys resting on a bank sneaking into the water. during the stay, enjoy extra night walk plus one planting tree or batik painting to support local community. Return, dinner and Overnight at the lodge.
Sabah, Malaysia
As mist gradually rises from the river, the predawn wake-up call begins, and the morning cruise begins, this is the greatest time to witness birds and animals greeting the day. A family of Bornean pygmy elephants might roaring out of the bush and crossing the river in front of you is the rarest sight of all, and the morning light is ideal for taking pictures of it. After returning and having a hearty breakfast and taking a nap in the middle of the day, continue a guided jungle walk to get an inside look at the rainforest. Your guide will move the emphasis from animals to the amazing ecosystem itself including medicinal plants, the complex mechanisms of fig trees, and sometimes the footprints of animals that just completed by.
Sabah, Malaysia
Return for rest, then continue with the evening cruise for more wildlife opportunities at sunset and dinner. Overnight at the resort.
Sabah, Malaysia
Another breakfast on the final day before saying farewell and starting to pack.
Sandakan, Malaysia
the estimated check-out time is 8.30 a.m. Return back to sandakan either airport, sepilok or sandakan town.
for pick-up, hotels in Sandakan city center (including Sabah Hotel, Ormand Hotel, and Aecotel Hotel) start at 10:00 AM, other Sandakan areas will meet at Wisma Khoo Sandakan, while airport and Sepilok area (need hotel name) transfers are arranged before 11:00 AM
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