Embark on a Kinabatangan River's with a guided jungle walks, sunrise or sunset boat rides that reveal the rainforest's wonders. Glide through lush jungles in search of proboscis monkeys, orangutans, and who knows, maybe even the Borneo Big 5! Stay in a local homestay, eat home-cooked meals, and gain insight into village life through perhaps a warm interactions with your hosts. Your journey helps local families, preserves village customs, feeds your hosts, and prioritises wildlife over trees, this is about exploring Borneo's untamed side, chasing the real, and having an authentic, raw, and wild experience.
- A three-day, two-night journey staying at a riverside - Guided wildlife river cruises at dawn and dusk for optimal sightings - Supporting local efforts through home-cooked meals made with ingredients - Engage in jungle trekking experiences and optional night walks for an extended wildlife experience
il palm estates, wooden kampungs, and vibrant lush landscapes of the countryside. After 2.5-hour drive, arrive at the riverbank where the Kinabatangan stretches out like a shimmering brown serpent.
Prepare for first 2-hour wildlife river cruise where our guide will lead along the meandering canals in search of wild animals, proboscis monkeys, stunning hornbills, and, if lucky, the Borneo Big 5. At the late evening guide will stop the boat in a peaceful river bend around dusk. The air cools while gibbons recite a dramatic, absorbing story. Return, the lights dance playfully with a meal of home-cooked dishes from family recipes that have stood the test of time. After dinner, retreat to your room, open the windows wide, and immerse yourself in the enchanting symphony of the rainforest.
s the perfect stage for observing wildlife and, where the soft glow of dawn sets the perfect stage for observing wildlife and capturing stunning photos, enhancing chances of encountering all dazzling array of birds includes legendary rhinoceros Hornbill, having a guide along will definitely boost chances of seeing these wildlife than wandering around aimlessly is more likely to lead you to a bush than a bird. Return to the homestay for a hearty breakfast, then set off on a short jungle trek along nature boardwalks spanning the river.
gs, embrace the chance to unwind by the riverside at your own time. another third river safari beckons, dive into the lively world of wildlife as animals congregate along the riverbanks to sip and search for food before the day fades away. Dinner awaits you at the homestay, or optionally go for an enchanting nighttime jungle stroll along a guided boardwalk to witness the wonders of the night for an additional fee if required. Then drift off to the enchanting sounds of a rainforest orchestra in private room.
ad back to Sandakan carrying those unforgettable stories with you! Be whisked away to your Sandakan hotel or the airport for your next adventure!
We'll move by to pick up you from any hotel in Sandakan, the airport, or right at Sepilok. And don't worry, the return trip is as flexible as any areas within this zone is fine.
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