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Day 1
Arrive Tawau Airport and take 2 hours overland journey to Semporna. An hour boat ride to Mabul Island followed by orientation by divemaster and shore dives. Overnight at twin bedded chalet in Mabul. (LD)
Day 2 - 6
Three boat dives per day and unlimited shore dives. There will also be opportunities to dive at Sipadan. Overnight at Sipadan-Mabul Resort (BLD)
Day 7
Departure to Semporna and take approximately 4 hours overland journey to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Late afternoon take a river cruise using electric motor in search of some of the 10 primate species including Proboscis monkeys as they settle down on treetops along the Kinabatangan River . Return for solar heated hot shower, candle light dinner and slide show conducted by naturalist guide. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)
Sukau Rainforest Lodge,
The 20 rooms, multi international award winners, is managed by Borneo Eco Tours. It was built in 1995 in traditional Malaysian architecture using several Borneo hardwood species. It is built on stilts with a lounge, gift shop, education centre, Hornbill Boardwalk with two elephant passes, three open deck for wildlife viewing, an enclosed garden, a riverside Melapi restaurant, open sun-deck, river jetty. Electricity is supplied by acoustic generator, and hot water by solar heaters. All rooms are twin bedded, with ceiling fan, mosquito netting, attached bathroom, hot shower and toilets. River tours are conducted by boats powered by electric motors and four stoke outboard engines.
Birdlife is especially rich here including eight species of hornbills, kingfishers, egrets, 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.
Day 8
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. A 0600hrs morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to view more birds and wildlife. Proceed to the Kelenanap ox-bow lake for a short jungle walk (if weather permits). Experience the wilderness of Borneo. You have the option to participate in our Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor Regeneration Programme (KWICORP) by planting trees at our 65 acres adopted land. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. After dinner an optional night safari cruise (at a surcharge) spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)
* Try the lodge's rejuvenating Foot Spa Treatment (with a service fee)
Note: Borneo Eco Tours has continuously supported the efforts of WWF in preserving the natural floodplains of Kinabatangan, and now we will set aside a small amount of RM 20 from your Tour Package towards WWF's Conservation Levy, which will be channeled into the conservation and protection of Kinabatangan's flora and fauna. As proof of payment, an acknowledgment slip from WWF will be issued to you upon commencement of your tour here in Sabah.
Day 9
After breakfast, return to Sandakan by boat journey. Have lunch before we proceed for a short tour of Sandakan town including the Australian War Memorial. Transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort for overnight. (BL)
Day 10
Trek ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 1000hrs. Departure transfer to airport. (BL)
Please bring along sun block lotion, personal toiletries, torch light, insect repellent, walking shoes, binoculars, hat & raincoat.
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