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visit the Orang Utans in Sepilok
gabyne Says: Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center's goal is to protect all kinds of wildlife especially the rare Orang Utan. In Sepilok, you'll mostly find orphan, injured or confiscated Orang Utans - some people hold them as a pet. Sepilok tries to feed them up, train them and...
monica78 Says: It is possible to come to the Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre two times during the day to watch the Orang Utan come to eat at the feeding platforms. It is a great experience. And you will be amazed how cute these Orang Utans are!
Willettsworld Says: There's an interesting visitors centre that worth a look around where you can read up on all you ever need to know about the furry orange ones along with a large array of cute photos (especially of the babies). There's also a who's who gallery of all the orang-utans that are...
Willettsworld Says: We turned up with the crowds for the 10 am feeding frenzy and watched in amazement as the orang-utans lazily made their way right past us with one particular chap doing multiple head-over-heel rolls along the boardwalk to the feeding platform. We then watched in amusement as...
Willettsworld Says: We arrived at the feeding platform about 15 minutes before the 10am feeding and this chap (I assume it's a chap and not a chapess) was waiting rather patiently for some food.
Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
Willettsworld Says: The Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre was established in 1964. Its main purpose was to rehabilitate orphaned orang-utans whose habitat was disrupted by logging, deforestation and poaching. Included are orang-utans that were rescued or confiscated from unlicensed...
cmak Says: As mentioned by fellow travellers, this is one of the must-sees in Sepilok.Although, you are not guaranteed to see any Orang-utans, but the chances are high :P Please do not bring water bottles, food must be hidden. Do not provoke the lovely creatures. Just stand back and...
Brian&Sally Says: The Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sepilok, just down the road from the Sepilok Jungle Resort and the Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre, had at the time of writing this tip just been opened. We went for a walk around the grounds as part of a nighttime walk from SJR but...
Sepilok Orang Utan Rehab Centre
lilmisswongy81 Says: Feeding times are at 10AM and 3PM. Other than watching the Orang Utan video and the feeding, there is not much else to do here. You can get quite up close and personal with the beautiful orang utans. They aren't scared of humans. They each have a unique personality and are...
Visit SEPILOK Orang Utan Rehab-Center
WStat Says: About an half-hours drive from the city of Sandakan,in the Malaysian Sabah District of North Borneo , the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre was founded in 1964, to rehabilitate orphan orang utans. The site is 43 sq km of protected land close to the Kabili Sepilok Forest Reserve....
The Banana Cafe is just another reason to stay at the Sepilok Jungle Resort. The food is yummy, and the portions are generous. They also offer a few western dishes (eg fried eggs for breakfast, hot dogs for lunch) for those who are craving them.
Favorite Dish: Loved the chicken curry!
Written Apr 14, 2004
Address: Next to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Cent
Website: http://www.borneo-online.com.my/sjungleresort
Willettsworld Says: Take the local bus, painted blue, with the words "Sepilok Batu 14" from the bus station at the Sandakan market on the waterfront. The fare is RM3.50 for the 30 minute journey. The last bus back to Sandakan leaves at 4:30 pm.
Mt Kinabalu to Sepilok or back to KK
lilmisswongy81 Says: Firstly we went from Mt Kinabalu to Poring Hot Springs in a minivan organised by the staff at Mt K headquarters. We stayed at the Springs for one night.The staff at Poring Hot Springs organised a minivan for 5 people. 3 of us were heading to Sepilok Jungle Resort. 2 were...
Within the main reception building is a small shop that sells a load of orang-utans souvenirs such as T-shirts, mugs, badges, fridge magnets, soft toys, photos, posters...you name it. I did find a shop selling similar stuff at cheaper prices in Sandakan near the old town mosque on Lebuh Empat.
Written Sep 8, 2010
Willettsworld Says: I can't really say that I like monkeys too much. Yes, they're cute and everything but they're also very unpredictable and can attack even if not intimidated. I'm talking about the macaques that like to speed up and down the rails along the boardwalk so watch out for them....
syetan Says: If you are the type who is easily bitten by mosquitoes, put on repellant prior to arriving at Sepilok. Apparently the smell of these repellants in your bags will arouse the suspicion of the wildlife, who might come looking for you!!
As per the usual system in Malaysia, foreigners pay more for entry; a lot more. Apparently you are all very rich people, even the student backpackers.
Unique Suggestions: There's nothing you can do about it, so grin and bear it.
Written Jun 9, 2007
Luggage and bags: A small bag with your camera and perhaps a spare shirt (it can get quite humid).
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I'd recommend shoes; otherwise mosquitoes might get your toes!! Loose, comfortable clothing will do.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Keep the mosquito repellants in the car/bus. I'd bring deodorant or perfume (in the car too please) for later as you could end up sweating a lot.
Photo Equipment: The orang-utans rarely stay still so a basic camera might not be able to capture good shots. I also used a video camera-it's well worth it.
Updated Jun 9, 2007
Willettsworld Says: Before you walk to the feeding platform, you're asked to leave bags, food and bottles of drink at the centre HQ. You also not take any repellents as they are a health hazard to the animals should they get hold of them; you should not enter any restricted areas, touch or feed...
dfactor Says: It's best to get to the sanctuary early. You need time to get the tickets and stuff. Plus they have a very interesting video presentation of the sanctuary, on how the orang utans are rescued from the wild and finally releasing them back to their natural habitat. Unlike most...
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We stayed 3 nights at a jungle resort in Sepilok. We had some fantastic days here exploring a little bit of the jungle and the animals who lives there. It was great. Especially the Orangu-tang...
Correct me if I'm wrong, it seems everyone is here for the orang utans only. Never thought Sepilok is so popular among the foreign tourists. If only my fellow compatriots would make an effort to come...
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