In Search of Primates [1D]
Tour Code : CFT/SAB/SDK – 02
Duration : 1D
Highlights : In Search of Primates
Sample Itinerary
0800hrs Pick up from hotel in Sandakan or meet upon arrival at the Sandakan Airport (preferably on MH2042 ETA 0810hrs). Drive for approximately 30 minutes to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Proceed to the free roaming area feeding platform, 1000hrs feeding of Orang Utans. At this centre, 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 – 1115hrs depart Sepilok and transfer jetty in Sandakan.
1145 – 1200hrs Take an hour boat cruise up to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary. 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, where you will take your lunch at Abai Jungle Restaurant. After lunch, free to explore at our nature boardwalk, visit Abai village before cruising down river in search of primates especially the Endemic Proboscis Monkeys, birds and other wildlife. Return to Sandakan and transfer to airport for your flight MH 3037 (ETD 18:50) (Lunch)
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- Recommended Personal Gear
- Insect repellent, raincoat, hat, binoculars and sun screen (sweat proof). Use good walking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pants.