Overview

Itinerary

Additional Notes

Be amazed by the richest and most exotic of birdlife of Borneo as you explore the East Coast of Sabah with our in-house Birding specialist guides. Over 8 wonderful days, we’ll cover the Sepilok Nature Reserve, the Kinabatangan River and the Tabin Wildlife reserve where there are more than 316 different birds, 20 of them endemic to Borneo. Stay at the award winning ecolodge Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Tour Highlights

Birding at Sepilok Nature Reserve

02 Nights stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, National Geographic unique lodges of the world, Superior Room. Travel to SRL by speedboat

03 afternoon river cruises and 02 early morning river cruise in search of Borneo’s birdlife

Nature walk along Hornbill Boardwalk and Attenborough Boardwalk to learn about the flora in the area and maybe even sight some wildlife and birdlife

Experience the uniqueness of Gomantong Cave and its surrounding to witness the amazing bat exodus at dusk and see the bat hawks in action

At Sukau Rainforest Lodge, enjoy a night safari river cruise through Kinabatangan River to spot nocturnal wildlife (Optional Tour)

Bird watching in Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Exploring Kinabatangan River

Sandakan - Sepilok

Touch down at Sandakan Airport and be greeted by your guide and captain. Transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort. Take your time to relax and unwind. Overnight at Sepilok area.

Dinner

Sepilok

Rainforest Discovery Centre

Get ready for a full-day of birdwatching in Rainforest Discovery Centre and explore the wonders of Borneo's flora, wildlife and birdlife. Overnight at Sepilok area.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sepilok

Sepilok - Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Another exciting day of birdwatching awaits in Sepilok with a chance of spotting Borneo's ginger apes, the Orangutans during feeding time. Depart to Sukau around noon on a 2.5hr boat journey through Sabah's longest river, Kinabatangan. Along the way, you'll get a chance to see some birdlife and wildlife. Check in at Sukau Rainforest Lodge and join in the afternoon river cruise for birdwatching. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner overlooking the riverbank followed by a slide presentation and interpretation by a naturalist guide.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Kinabatangan River

Delight in a morning and late afternoon river cruise for more birdwatching. We would highly recommend our optional night cruise as it offers an opportunity to get up close with sleeping birds nesting on the lower branches of trees and opportunity for great photographs.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Kinabatangan River

Another day with morning river cruise for bird watching. In the late afternoon, proceed 27 km overland journey to Gomantong Caves for birdwatching. Witness the exodus of over two million bats as well as raptors just outside of the Gomantong office.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Lahad Datu - Utan Rainforest Lodge

After breakfast, proceed 2 hours overland to Lahad Datu before travelling another 2.5 hours on gravel road to Utan Rainforest Lodge another haven for bird watching enthusiasts.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Utan Rainforest Lodge

Another exciting full day of bird watching in Sungai Kapur Forest Reserve. Overnight at Utan Rainforest Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Utan Rainforest Lodge