Morning River Cruise @ 0600hrs – 0800hrs
Gomantong Cave @ 1530hrs – 1800hrs
In the morning, join in the early morning river cruise up Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife before returning to the lodge for a hearty breakfast. Then in the afternoon, journey overland to Gomantong Caves, which is surrounded by primary rainforest, making it an ideal location to spot for wild orang utans. Walk along the boardwalk as you explore the area with a guide. Exclusively for Sukau Rainforest Lodge guests.
Notes: The opportunity to see the orang utans is highly dependent on persistence and luck.
1530hrs – 1800hrs
Drive overland from Sukau Rainforest Lodge to the Gomantong Caves, home to millions of bats, swiftlets and creepy crawlies. One of our naturalists will guide you through the caves which have their own unique ecosystem. Explore the surrounding primary rainforest, which is home to wild orangutans, langurs, and other wildlife. The chances of spotting orang utans are particularly high here as many orang utans inhabit this area. In the evening, witness an exodus of over two million bats along with raptors who are trying to catch them. If you are interested in bird-watching and in observing wild orang utans, this is the right activity for you. Exclusively for Sukau Rainforest Lodge guests.
1400hrs – 1800hrs
Proceed for an early river cruise in search of wild elephants. The Bornean Pygmy Elephants can be seen mostly along floodplains, tributaries and the upper catchmen or the Kinabatangan River. They also like to feed along the river banks in the cool of the morning or evening. Exclusively for Sukau Rainforest Lodge guests.
Notes: The elephants are continuously moving in search of food. The possibility to see them therefore depends highly on persistence and luck.
0815hrs – 2115hrs
Let our in-house staff take you on a Sukau Safari night cruise along the Kinabatangan River. Experience the ambiance of the Kinabatangan under the stars while spotting nocturnal animals. Look out for the Estuarine Crocodile, the Buffy Fish-Owl, a range of kingfishers, monitor lizards as well as proboscis monkeys sleeping in the treetops. As a complimentary gift, you will receive a dropbox link with about 150 photos of Sukau & Kinabatangan including Borneo Big 5 Wildlife for you to share with your loved-ones at home.
Cruise along the Kinabatangan River on a relaxing excursion in search of wildlife. Look out for exciting wildlife and enjoy a ride through the fascinating ecosystem of the riverine rainforest.
1430hrs – 1515hrs
Come and join us for a talk by our in-house naturalist to learn more about one of Borneo’s famous primates, the Orangutans (Pongo Pygmaeus)! The talk is presented daily, and you are welcome to join us in the Ape Gallery. Exclusively for Sukau Rainforest Lodge guests.
Explore your creativity with our Batik painting activity! Batik is a traditional technique involving wax-resist dyeing of fabrics. Select from our ready-made designs and bring them to life with your own unique colours and artistic touch!
1000hrs – 1200hrs
Have a hearty breakfast before we begin our journey on a 15-minute boat ride from Sukau Rainforest Lodge to the RASIG project site along the Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife while experiencing the tranquillity of the rainforest at its best. Guided by RASIG’s naturalist, trek on the migration path of Borneo Pygmy Elephants. The natural environment constitutes a safe haven for these big mammals. The forest also offers an amazing plant life and a variety of insects. These activities will give you the valuable opportunity to learn about the habitat and biodiversity conservation of the Kinabatangan. Return back to the lodge for lunch.
Notes: Trekking is not allowed if elephants are within or near the vicinity of the land. This tour will be closed during monsoon for the forest to rejuvenate.
