Highlights
- Explore remote Segaliud Lokan Forest Reserve by 4WD and boat, an off-the-beaten-track wildlife area rarely visited by tourists
- Experience multiple river cruises along the Kinabatangan River to spot proboscis monkeys, orangutans, pygmy elephants, hornbills, and other wildlife
- Enjoy day and night wildlife safaris, including night drives, night cruises, and guided night walks to discover Borneo’s nocturnal species
- Stay in a mix of rustic safari camp, riverside lodge/homestay, and rainforest research centre, bringing you close to nature throughout the journey
- Trek through the lush rainforest trails of Tawau Hills Park, known for rich biodiversity, towering trees, and pristine jungle scenery
- Travel across Sabah’s east coast from Sandakan to Tawau, experiencing diverse ecosystems from lowland forests and rivers to protected hill rainforest
Overview
This 7D6N overland wildlife adventure journeys through Sabah’s wild east coast, blending remote 4WD forest safaris, iconic Kinabatangan River cruises, and guided rainforest trekking in Tawau Hills Park into one immersive nature experience. Travellers explore off-the-beaten-track reserves, cruise through one of Borneo’s richest wildlife corridors in search of orangutans, proboscis monkeys, hornbills and pygmy elephants, and walk beneath towering rainforest trees by both day and night, experiencing the jungle’s sounds, sights, and nocturnal life up close. This tour is perfect for nature lovers, wildlife photographers, birders, and adventurous travellers who enjoy authentic, rustic stays and long scenic journeys, and who understand that the true reward is the thrill of spotting wildlife in its natural habitat rather than luxury comforts.
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Important Notes
- Guests must hold confirmed air tickets to Sandakan.
- Recommended arrival flights (Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan):
- AirAsia AK6492 (ETD 06:25 Hrs / ETA 07:10 Hrs)
- AirAsia AK6488 (ETD 08:50 Hrs / ETA 09:40 Hrs)
- Recommended departure flights (Tawau – Kota Kinabalu):
- AirAsia AK6265 (ETD 15:15 Hrs / ETA 16:05 Hrs)
- AirAsia AK6271 (ETD 16:20 Hrs / ETA 17:15 Hrs)
- A Tourism Tax (TTx) of RM10 per room per night applies to foreign tourists (effective 1 September 2017). Malaysians and permanent residents are exempted upon presentation of valid identification at check-in.
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