Another wonderful cycle trip around Kuching with the very impressive Farhah. She made the trip as the guides do. She was knowledgeable, friendly, competent and made our half day very memorable. My second trip with this company; I learnt more than before. To have a local, passionate about Sarawak and her culture is priceless. Bikes were good and temp super. Finding hidden gems and eating with locals , made the experience special. Thank you Farhar and thank you to all.
6D5N Sabah Wildlife, Sepilok, Deramakot & Kinabatangan
Three Habitats. One Definitive Borneo Wildlife Journey
Five Dedicated Night Safaris Across Two Locations
Real Shot at All Five Borneo Big Five Species
Maximum 8 Guests. Village-Born Wildlife Guides.
Tour Highlights
“Borneo Big Five” Quest: Seek out iconic Pygmy Elephants, Wild Orang Utans, Sun Bears, Bornean Gibbons, and potentially the elusive Clouded Leopard.
Sepilok Rehabilitation Centers: Witness rescued orangutans and sun bears up close, supporting vital conservation efforts.
Deramakot’s Wild Frontier: Experience deep jungle night drives, offering unparalleled opportunities for spotting rare nocturnal mammals, including all five species of Bornean wild cats.
Kinabatangan River Safaris: Glide along Borneo’s second-longest river, famous for its high concentration of proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, and a rich variety of birdlife.
Multiple Night Expeditions: Maximize your chances for nocturnal sightings with dedicated night drives and walks across Deramakot and Kinabatangan.
What sets this tour apart:
This wildlife trip isn’t just a tour; it’s an unmatched multi-habitat immersion that sweeps you through three of Sabah’s most biodiverse and iconic wildlife havens: Sepilok, Deramakot, and Kinabatangan. This ensures you’ll experience the most comprehensive range of Bornean species possible. What also sets it apart is its premier focus on nocturnal and elusive creatures, with multiple dedicated night safaris and treks across these incredible locations, specifically designed to maximize your chances of spotting rare wild cats, pygmy elephants, and the many hidden gems that emerge in Borneo’s night jungle.
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Itinerary
What You'll Do
At 11:00am, meet and greet upon arrival at Sandakan Airport and transfer to Sepilok. Enjoy lunch before visiting two of Borneo’s most renowned wildlife conservation centres: – Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre – Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (afternoon feeding session). Observe rescued orangutans and sun bears in their natural forest environment while learning about ongoing conservation efforts. After the visit, transfer to your accommodation and check in. Overnight stay at Tanini Sepilokt, or similar.
Meals: Lunch.
Enjoy breakfast at 7:30 hrs before overland transfer toward Telupid, with a lunch stop (the last town before the remote forest). At 14:00 hrs, begin your exciting 3-4 hour 4WD journey into the Deramakot Forest Reserve, with transition from roadside forest to primary dipterocarp jungle. This 70km stretch of sometimes bumpy, muddy roads serves as your initial Night Drive, offering early chances to spot wildlife. Check into your twin room with an attached bathroom. After dinner at 20:00, take an introductory nocturnal night Safari drive ending around 23:00. Overnight at Deramakot Park Accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
At 07:00 hrs, get ready for an intensive day! Your visit is maximized with a three-hour morning safari drive. In the afternoon at 16:00, continue the adventure with an extended six-hour combination of afternoon and night drives, with your return expected around 22:00 hrs. Dinner will be served either before or after the safari depending on wildlife activity and sightings. The day’s focus will be searching for the iconic Wild Orang Utan, Bornean Gibbons, and Maroon Langur – Borneo’s unique trio of primates – along with exotic birds. As dusk settles, you’ll be on the open-top 4WD truck with your guide, dedicated to finding elusive wild cats and other nocturnal creatures. (Recommended: rain jacket, headlamp, water, BINOCULARS, insect repellent, camera; wear earth-colored long pants, short-sleeve shirt, and hiking shoes). Overnight at Deramakot Park Accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Check out at 07:00 hrs and depart to Petronas mile 32 (approximately 3 hours) to catch the connecting transfer to River Kinabatangan (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes). Check into your riverside accommodation (twin or double bed). At 16:00 hrs, embark on a two-hour river cruise in search of diverse wildlife. After Dinner at 19:00 hrs, join a guided night walk to discover nocturnal creatures inhabiting the surrounding forest. Overnight stay at Tanini Kinabatangan Resort, or similar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your day begins with a two-hour morning cruise at 06:00 hrs. Breakfast at 08:00 hrs, followed by free leisure time. Lunch at 12:00 hrs. At 16:00 hrs, enjoy another two-hour afternoon cruise. Following dinner, embark on a second guided night walk using a different trail, which provides opportunities to encounter a new variety of nocturnal species. Overnight stay at Tanini Kinabatangan Resort, or similar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a final morning river cruise to see more birds and wildlife at 06:00 hrs before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Check-out is at 08:15 hrs to get ready for departure back to Sandakan and drop off to Sandakan airport for your departure flight out. Recommended flight departure: After 14:00hrs.
Meals: Breakfast
Trip Details
Price
Adult (12+): *RM 5,800* / pax
Single supplement (for solo traveller who prefer own room) : MYR *(TBC)*
Departure Time
Sandakan Airport on the day of departure
Meeting point
Sandakan Airport
Season
Year-round
Tour Duration
6 days, 5 nights.
Group Size
Minimum 2 adults, maximum 8
Difficulty Level
Moderate level of fitness is required
Included
English speaking guide, tours & transfers, entrance fees, all meals, 1 night at Sepilok, 2 nights at Deramakot, and 2 nights at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
Not Included
Airfare, alcoholic beverages and juices
What to Bring
Headlamp, Binoculars, insect repellent, camera, extra clothing, sandals, socks, towels, refillable water bottle, camera with spare batteries.
Recommended Clothing – Earth-colored long pants, long/short-sleeve shirts, Rain jacket or poncho, hiking boots are recommended.
About Your Guide
Our wildlife guides are from the local villages and more than willing to share their knowledge of local culture and the remarkable diversity of local fauna and flora.
We want you to have plenty of information about your journey in this beautiful natural area, and at the same time ensure safety and great FUN in this remote area!
Good to Know
- Age restriction: All participants must be aged 7 and over
- A moderate level of fitness is required
- Accommodation: Standard rooms with private bathroom. The park-style accommodation is basic.
- The standard time of transfer schedule is stated in the description (any request for an early or late checkout, there will be an additional surcharge for unscheduled transfer, subject to availability, and additional lunch, for a late checkout, please contact us for rates)
- We recommend guests bring your own refillable water bottles and avoid using one-off plastic water bottles.
- During our tours, we recycle wherever possible, and try to keep our waste as low as possible. We discourage the use of plastic bags, and suggest that you bring your own dry bag or small waterproof backpack.
- Check out OUR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM COMMITMENT.
- Please do not take pieces of coral or other endangered plant life home as a souvenir.
See What Our Guests Are Saying
I went on a great walking food tour with Delilah, who was an excellent guide. In addition to eating all manner of interesting goodies, from restaurants, street vendors and hawker courts, Delilah gave us a great historical and cultural look at Kuching too. Highly recommended. Skip breakfast and come empty!
This is my second trip to Kuching and my second time booking day trips with Paradesa and they did not disappoint. On this trip, I had my 8 year old and my 70++ parents with me and we did the Semenggoh Orangutan Sanctuary & Annah Rais Longhouse Day trip and the Wetlands Cruise. On each occasion, the guides assigned were helpful, informative and attentive to our varying needs (young and elderly both taken care of).
