Abai And Sukau Wildlife Safari Tour, Sarawak
Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Description:
Day 01 – 0800hr Pick up from hotel in Sandakan or meet upon arrival at the Sandakan Airport(preferably on MH2042 ETA0810hrs). Drive for approximately 30 minutes to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. Proceed to the free roaming area feeding platform.
1000 hrs feeding of Orang Utans. At this center, observe man’s closest relative “the Orang Utan” being rehabilitated to become wild in their natural habitat and experience a walk in the Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp Forest of Borneo.
1100-1115 hrs depart Sepilok and transfer to jetty in Sandakan.
1145 hrs take an hour boat cruise up to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary where you will take your lunch at Abai Jungle Restaurant. This is a wonderful journey of discovery which starts from the waters of Sulu Sea of Sandakan Town through a magnificent scenery of the Mangrove Forest.
After Lunch, free and relax at our nature board walk before cruising for searching other wildlife. After dinner, a night cruise lead you to witness the nature of fire flies as Christmas tree. Overnight at Abai Jungle Lodge. (Lunch / Dinner)
Day 02 – wake up by the calls of nature. Early morning take a river trip to Pitas lake to observe wildlife and experience the unique of Pitas lake. After breakfast, an option to join our tree planting project with the locals and lunch with them at Abai Village. This project especially to help the locals.
After lunch, cruise UP river to Sukau village in search of primates especially the Endemic Proboscis Monkeys, birds and other wildlife. Arrive Sukau, check in at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. Late afternoon, an option to take another river cruise with electric motor to Menanggul River, a small tributary of the Kinabatangan. Return lodge for dinner and overnight at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
Day 03 – After breakfast, river cruise down by boat back to Sandakan. Another chance for wildlife sightings with this approximately 2.5 hours journey. Upon arrival at jetty, drive up hill to the Puh Jih Syh Chinese Buddhist Temple, which offers a panoramic view of the Sandakan Bay before lunch at local restaurant or hotel.
After lunch, proceed to airport for your flight MH 2709 ETD1415hrs or hotel. (Breakfast / Lunch)
END OF TOUR
Recommended Personal Gear
Insect repellent, raincoat (umbrella not recommended), binocular and sun screen (sweat proof). Use good walking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant.
Includes: English speaking guide, land/boat transfers based on joining basis, entrance fees, accommodation and meals as stated.
Excludes: camera/video camera fees, airfares/taxes/insurance and beverages alcoholic/carbonate/juice)
Minimum: 2 Adults Per Order