The Experience

Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary

The Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary which covers an area of 26,800 hectares, forms part of the Kinabatangan region which is the largest floodplain the Malaysia covering a total of 23% of the land area of Sabah or 16,800 sq.km. Gazetted in 2005 as a gift to the Earth, it has a diverse ecosystem from coastal mangrove swamp, to riparian, freshwater and dipterocarp and oxbow vegetation teaming with wildlife supporting ten species of primates including more than 1,000 orang utans, proboscis monkeys, more than 300 Borneo pygmy elephants, 50 species of mammals, 20 species of reptiles and over 1,026 species of plants.

Wildlife Sighting

River safari cruises will always bring about wonderful sights and scenes, sometimes even unexpected surprises. On your list of “must-see” will be the Borneo Big 5 of Kinabatangan, which includes the ever popular Orangutan, elusive Borneo Pygmy Elephant, majestic Rhinoceros Hornbill, unusual Proboscis Monkey, and mysterious Estuarine Crocodile.
There are also a myriad of avifauna that can be found in Kinabatangan, making it every birder’s paradise to sight rare species such as the Storm’s Stork, Oriental Darter and Bornean Ground Cuckoo also endemic birds of Borneo like the Bornean Falconet and Bornean Bristlehead.

Borneo Exotic Wildlife

Birdlife is especially rich here (over 325 species have been sighted in the area) including eight species of hornbills, kingfishers, darters, owls, kites, eagles, broadbills, doves, storm storks, herons, hawks, ospreys, falcon, pheasants, parakeets, bee eaters, woodpeckers, pittas, bulbuls, forktails, babblers, warblers, flycatchers, orioles, flowerpeckers, spiderhunters, among others.

On-Site Experience

Our lodge is also visited by various wildlife and birdlife from time to time. Resident orangutans Lucky and her baby Day would often drop by to delight guests with their presence as they swing from tree to tree while feasting on figs. Explore your natural surroundings further as take a walk at our Hornbill and Attenborough Boardwalks.

Immerse with Culture

Staying in Sukau Rainforest Lodge also means that you will get to know a little more about Borneo’s culture, especially that of the people of Kinabatangan. Our lodge team are mostly locals from around here and will be more than happy to engage in a conversation about their heritage and way of life.

Tour Stories

The stories of people who had experienced the majestic experience at Sukau Rainforest Lodge is amazing. Having an opportunity to be one with nature and being introduced to a place by a team dedicated in giving you an unforgettable memory will give you life time experience.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge welcome entrance

The Best Wildlife Safari in Borneo – A 3 Day Trip with Borneo Eco Tours
The Happy Days Travel | 2019-08-18

The Best Wildlife Safari in Borneo – A 3 Day Trip with Borneo Eco Tours When you stay in the same place that Sir David Attenborough stayed, you know you’re on the best wildlife safari in Borneo. And when your accommodation is on National Geographic’s list of Unique Lodges of the World ...

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Sukau Rainforest Lodge resident orang utan Lucky and her son, Day

Borneo: Where the Wild Things Are
National Geographic | 2019-04-08

The third largest island in the world, Borneo is known for its pristine rainforests, incredible wildlife, and traditional cultures. Staff member Coral Keegan experienced all of this—and much more—on an 11-day adventure with National Geographic Expeditions. We asked her to share some highlights from the trip ...

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A group of pygmy elephants on eating on a grass field

Going Wild at Sukau Rainforest Lodge: Orangutans & Other Stories
Every Steph | 2016-02-12

When I decided to visit Borneo, I must admit I didn’t know much about this huge and unique island. I’ve always had this dream of seeing the orangutans in the wild, and when I read my friend’s article about how the palm oil industry is (not so slowly) destroying these beautiful animals’ habitat ...

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Sukau Rainforest Lodge is an award-winning ecolodge situated along the Kinabatangan River in Malaysian, Borneo offering the best of wildlife and nature experience. Sister company of Borneo Eco Tours.

Contact Us

Lot 1, Pusat Perindustrian, Kolombong Jaya, Mile 5.5, Jalan Kolombong, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (60) 088-438300
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