Safari Like No Other: Kinabatangan

After meeting your driver at Sandakan Airport, drive through the narrows winding road of Bilit village and arrived at Bilit jetty. Get off the bus/van and make sure all your belongings are with you. Our friendly boat captain will arrange your bags in the boat, assist you with your safety jacket and transfer you across the River where you will begin your wildlife adventure starting at Nature Lodge Kinabatangan. The Lodge's location is across the Kinabatangan river, opposite the Bilit jetty. Arriving in the Lodge, you will receive a briefing on safety procedures and activities during your stay here. The adventure boat cruise will start at 16.00, and you have to be ready at the jetty at least 10 minutes before the cruise begins. Embark on an evening boat cruise in search of wildlife and birdlife along the mighty Kinabatangan River. The River is the longest in Sabah (560km) and is known for its remarkable wildlife and fascinating habitat. Proboscis monkeys, Macaques, Silver Langurs, various species of hornbills, Kingfisher birds, Oriental Darters and snakes are commonly spotted along Kinabatangan River. The area is also known for the sighting of the endemic Borneo Pygmy Elephants (the smallest elephant in the world) and Orang Utan (The Wild Men of Borneo). In nature, a sighting of all the mentioned wildlife is not guaranteed as they are roaming about the place. Return to the LodgeLodge for dinner ad enjoy the rest of the night on your own expense.  

Early bird gets the worm, in this case, the wildlife of Kinabatangan. Enjoy the morning breeze as you gaze along the riverbank. After breakfast, the day is free for you to enjoy. If weather permits, around 9.00 you can join a guide for a walk along Kinabatangan River. Before it starts walking, your guide will brief you about the activity, so make sure to show up on time! Take a leisure walk along Kinabatangan River and see the different species of trees and plants along the trail. Return to the Lodge for refreshment and lunch. At 16.00, another afternoon river cruise will take you to find more wildlife and birdlife. Since we are in nature, each river cruise offers different sightings. You may recognize some animal from the wilderness and birdlife from the wildlife presentation of Day One. Your nature guide will help you with the information about each sighting. In the evening, enjoy dinner and free at leisure time.

Bid the serene jungle life goodbye as you will leave Kinabatangan today. Enjoy breakfast in the morning. Around 8.30 a.m, the shuttle will be ready to transfer you to the airport or your hotel in Sandakan. Here our service ends, and we wish you a good day!