Birds are one of the most symbolic creatures on our planet. Through the ages, birds are often seen as signs of good luck and symbols of peace, perspective and freedom.

But what actually makes these delicate feathered beings so fascinating and important to us and our world is the fact that they are significant members of our ecosystem. Because they’re a fundamental part of the food chain, they are vital in keeping the balance in nature by pollinating flowers, dispersing seeds, and fertilizing the earth.

This year, National Geographic marks the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the most powerful and important bird-protection law ever passed. Nature enthusiasts everywhere, including Sukau Rainforest Lodge, have come together to join forces to celebrate 2018 as the “Year of the Bird”. It is a joined effort of National Geographic, the National Audubon Society, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and BirdLife International. (Find out more on the Year of the Bird Website)

Sukau Rainforest Lodge is excited to be part of this celebration! We have signed the pledge and would like to invite you to be part of this amazing effort to learn more and appreciate the avifauna around us. Presently, birds all over the world are facing a great threat due to the changing environment.  Such initiative to raise awareness and educate the public is crucial if we want to protect the world’s avifauna.

So over the course of 12 months in 2018, we will be participating in simple activities and share them using the Year of the Bird hashtag #YearOfTheBird or #BirdYourWorld to amplify our message.

Since Kinabatangan River is abundant with birdlife, we are definitely looking forward to celebrating the Year of the Bird here at Sukau Rainforest Lodge together with our guests.

No matter where you are, be it in BET HQ in KK, Sandakan or Sukau, you’re invited to celebrate the Year of the Bird to help save the birds of our world! Make your pledge here: COUNT ME IN!

“IF YOU TAKE CARE OF BIRDS, YOU TAKE CARE OF MOST OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN THE WORLD.” – Thomas Lovejoy, Biologist and Godfather of Biodiversity

We're grateful for another year and 2017 was by far, one of the best year for us. And we're ecstatic to find out what's in store for us this year.

Here are just some updates from last year:

We have gone through some major renovation works and upgrading since 2016 and finally, we now have the Borneo Villas as a luxurious accommodation option for guests. The villas have an exquisite Bornean touch and ambiance to them, from its fine architecture design, down to the smallest wood carving details. Equipped with air-conditioning, the villas are also 60% larger than our existing superior rooms, making it an ideal accommodation for parents with littles ones.

Guests have the option of a king-sized bed or twin-sharing. On top of that, each villa also has its own private balcony for guests to step out to and enjoy the fresh-air and nature scenes. Our Borneo Villas are now open for booking, and guests can now enjoy luxury and the wilderness hand-in-hand during their stay here.

Besides that, guests can take a stroll at the newly built David Attenborough Boardwalk while listening to nature’s soothing orchestra. There are also chances of spotting wildlife in the surrounding forests, including orangutans! Do keep a lookout for our resident orangutans Lucky and Day who comes by to say hello once in a while.

Sukau Rainforest Lodge has also extended its Melapi Restaurant/Jetty to provide guests with a more spacious and comfortable dining experience. At Melapi Restaurant/Jetty, guests can savour the beautiful scenery of Kinabatangan River while they're having their meal or enjoying a cold beer.

If you want to experience Sabah Borneo at its grandest and make unforgettable memories, come stay with us at Sukau Rainforest Lodge!

For bookings and enquiry, contact us at info@sukau.com.