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Kinabatangan
River (Wildlife - Safari)
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Proboscis Monkeys
Elephants
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Kinabantangan River
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‘Kinabatangan
River’ is
Sabah’s longest
river and measures 560 km from its headwaters in the southwest
of the state and empties into the Sulu Sea, east of Sandakan
This
area is known to have the most conservation of wildlife in the
whole Island of Borneo whom is the third largest Island in the world.
Sightings
of the unique Proboscis Monkeys are common among the rainforest
in the late afternoon. One may also catch a glimpse of a wild
Orang Utan, leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques or the newly
discovered “Borneon Pgymy Elephants”. Though elephants and
larger animals come and go-herd often break up to get through to
plantations encroaching many areas.
Bird lovers will find the bird-watching incredible: all 8 of
Borneo’s hornbill
species are seen regularly. Occasionally, two species of the
gorgeous pitas can be spotted, as well as the Storm’s stork
and the bizarre Oriental darter or ‘Snake Bird’ in any short
trek can be sight.
The lodge is located out of the normal tourist route and has been built
by using a recycle wood and placed out of the tourist route in
order to enjoy the surrounding nature and to minimize the
impact.
Wildlife ,
Kinabatangan
contains the highest concentration of proboscis monkeys and
orang utans in Malaysia. Proboscis monkeys can best be viewed
from a boat in the late afternoon when they converge on
treetops.
Other
wildlife include long-tailed macaque, pig-tailed macaque,
silver-red-and grey-leaf monkey, gibbon, Asian elephant, wild
cattle, Sumatran rhinoceros, sambar deer, bearded pig, greater
and lesser mousedeer, hairy-nosed otter, slow loris, monitor
lizard and crocodile. Birdlife include oriental darter, egret,
herons, storm’s stork, hawk and eagle, osprey, falcon,
pheasant, pigeon and dove, parakeet, coucal, owl, frogmouth,
nightjar, trogon, kingfisher, bee eater, hornbill, swift ,
roller, barbet, woodpecker, broadbill,
pitta, swallow, bulbul, forktail, babbler, warbler, flycatcher,
flowerpecker, spiderhunter, drongo, oriole, crow and many
others. Some 27 species of bats or an estimated 2.1
million bats, mostly wrinkled-lipped bat roost in Gomantong
Caves. Predatory birds include bat hawk, peregrine falcon and
buffy fish owl.
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Tour
Itinerary (Tour Code: Kinabatangan
Safari)
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Daily
Departure
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Day 1
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(L/D)
- stay Kinabatangan Rider (Hostel / Chalet)
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0700 hrs |
Depart from Kota Kinabalu by long distance bus
or take the morning flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. (own
expenses)
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1300 hrs |
Arrive at Medan Selera Coffee Shop at Kota Kinabatangan
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Pick
up from |
Pick
up time |
Drop
off
time |
| Medan Selera Coffee Shop
"Mile 32" |
02.00PM |
09.00AM
(estimate) |
| Sandakan Town |
11.35AM ~
11.50AM |
11.00AM (estimate)
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| Sandakan
Airport |
11.35AM
~ 11.50AM
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11.00AM
(estimate)
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| Sepilok |
12.30PM |
10.00AM
(estimate)
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1330 hrs |
Meet by our Representative & transfer to the lodge
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1500 hrs |
Arrive at the lodge. Welcome drinks and orientation.
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1600 hrs |
Evening river cruise to sight wildlife along the
Kinabatangan.
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1800 hrs |
Back to lodge, freshen up & dinner
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2000 hrs |
Night
trekking in the wilderness of the jungle to spot
nocturnal animals
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2130 hrs |
Back to lodge. Lights out by 2200hrs. (D)
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Day 2
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(B/L/D)
- stay Kinabatangan Rider (Hostel / Chalet)
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0530 hrs |
Wake-up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. Early
morning river cruise.
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0730 hrs |
Back to lodge. Breakfast.
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0900 hrs |
Trek to near by oxbow lake to see the kingfisher and
many other species of
birds
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1130 hrs |
Back to lodge.
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1200 hrs |
Lunch. Free and easy.
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1600 hrs |
Evening river cruise to spot more wildlife along the
Kinabatangan.
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1800 hrs |
Back to lodge, freshen up & dinner
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2000
hrs |
Night trekking in the wilderness of the jungle
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2130 hrs |
Back to lodge.
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2200
hrs |
Lights out and overnight at the Lodge. (B/L/D)
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Day 3
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(B)
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0530 hrs |
Pre-dawn
river
cruise.
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0730 hrs |
Back to lodge. Breakfast.
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0830 hrs |
Check out of lodge and transfer to Medan Selera Coffee
Shop or Sandakan Town/Airport (B)
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Price
in Ringgit Malaysia
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price
for year 09/10 |
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Accommodation
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Medan Selera
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Ex. Sepilok
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Ex.
Sandakan
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Reservation
/ Booking
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2
Nights / 3 days
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per
person
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per
person
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per
person
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Dorm Bed
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RM350.00
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RM380.00
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RM380.00
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Book It
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Chalet
(twin sharing)
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RM420.00
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RM450.00
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RM450.00
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Book It
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Chalet
(single)
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RM490.00
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RM520.00
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RM520.00
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Book It
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Chalet
(twin sharing)
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N/A
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RM1060
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RM1060
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Book It
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with Hot Shower**
Itinerary
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Accommodation
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Medan Selera
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Ex. Sepilok
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Ex.
Sandakan
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Reservation
/ Booking
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1
Night / 2 days
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per
person
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per
person
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per
person
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Dorm Bed
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RM300.00
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RM330.00
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RM330.00
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Book It
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Chalet
(twin sharing)
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RM335.00
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RM365.00
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RM365.00
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Book It
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Chalet
(single)
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RM370.00
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RM400.00
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RM400.00
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Book It
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Chalet (twin sharing)
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N/A
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RM570.00
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RM570.00
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Book It
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with Hot Shower*
Itinerary
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*
Rates inclusive of visit to Sepilok Orang
Utan Rehabilitation Centre
** Rates inclusive of visit to Sepilok Orang
Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Gomantong
Caves
All
rates
above inclusive of RM20
Voluntary Conservation Levy (VCL).
High
Season from June to September, RM10 per
person surcharge apply
No
payment needed when you submit the
booking/reservation form.
Payment/Deposit,
will only be needed when we reply with
confirmation on your reservation.
We
will inform you on confirmation status
within 30 minutes to 3 business days,
whether there are seat/s available for the
date/s you requested.
Take Note
(fine
print):
Due to the nature of the tour,
the weather, road condition, local circumstances, prevailing safety
factors, the route & itinerary may vary to those published but the content
of the tour will remain the same. The final decision of the actual
itinerary will be made by us on the day of the tour.
All
participants will be required to sign a Liability Release Form before
departure.
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Difficulty ,
(suitable
for children age 6 and above)
Duration ,
3
days
Package
includes, Land
Transfer from Medan Selara (check point Mile 32) or Sepilok or
Sandakan Town, Return Boat
Transfers, Drinking Water, Meals (2B/1L/2D), Guide,
Accommodation.
Package
excludes, Other
items not mentioned in itinerary.
What
to Bring,
Suitable walking shoes, warm clothes, long sleeves shirt, change of clothes, drinking
water, high energy food, sun block, insect repellent, towel, torchlight, binocular,
toilet paper and I'm sure you will think of more....... and don't forget to bring
sense of adventure / fun / humor / enthusiasm and a flexible
attitude!
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Start/End
Point, Medan
Selera
- Miles 32,
we will let you know how to get
there....)
Requirements,
(for permit use)
Full Name, Age,
Nationality, Gender, Malaysian Identity Card/Passport No
(foreigner)
Accommodations,
as above
Recommended
Personal Gear,
Insect
repellent, raincoat, hat, binocular, torchlight and sunscreen.
Use good walking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt or long
sleeve shirt and long or short pant. Not to forget to bring
your camera.
Experience, Not
Require
Transport, Bus/Van/Car,
Boat & On Foot
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 @ RM645.00 per
person, ex. Kota Kinabalu Town
@ RM198.00
per person (Padas River), ex. Kota Kinabalu
@ RM150.00
per person (Kiulu River), ex. Kota Kinabalu
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