Pro

A rare glimpse into the animals natural habitat,
Con

The sad realization the animals don't have a future there
In a nutshell

A great back to nature experience
sim1 Says: We have been in the rainforest for quite a long time now, first around Mount Kinabalu and now at Sukau. You would think it would rain lots here! But no, I was in luck! This was the first day we felt some drops of rain on our head in the late afternoon. So I guess a wise...
Melapi Restaurant: Great view of the river
Dinah21 Says: The restaurant is situated on a platform above the riverbank. All meals were served here.Buffet style. Great food especially the seafood is fresh.Dinner is a special event. Guests were encourage to attend dinner wearing batik sarong wrap, which is provided by the lodge.
janiebaxter Says: Being very damp, there is a big danger from leeches in this area if you are exploring the forests or the river.I don't know how I managed to get a leech on my back, being on a boat, but I must have brushed against a leaf or a branch.You don't feel anything most times. Unless...
dfactor Says: Unmistakable, large (84cm), cormorant-like waterbird with very long, slender neck and small narrow head. Head and neck brown with white chin stripe extending down side of neck. Rest of plumage blackish with white plume-like covert feathers, with black edges.Iris - brown;...
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But before we could get to the bank of the river, we first had to 'plough' our way through a carpet of Water Hyacinth floating on the water. I know this flower...

Q: Hi, We're travelling to Sabah in August and instead of going on a tour to the Kinabantangan area I am wondering if it is...

A: It is a bit difficult to make such a trip by yourself and I feel you would be missing out in this way ... The guides on boat tours know best where to find Proboscis...
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Two fantastic days on the river

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Where the animals used to rule

At the lower tip of the Kinabatangan river (the longest river in Sabah), lies a piece of shrinking land where animals like Probosics monkeys, marqueats, hornbills used to rule. Going to Sukau, you...
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The 560 km long Kinabatagan River has the greatest concentration of wildlife in Malaysia and is the second longest river. It also has some of the best wildlife in the country - over 200 species of...
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Sukau Rainforest Lodge is situated along the Kinabatangan river. This eco-friendly lodge is managed by Borneo Eco Tours. From Sandakan, it takes a 3 hours boat ride to reach the lodge. Riverine...
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The jungle and wild life is amasing here, but it's enough to stay only one night ! This is because there're boot cruises at 5 AM and 4 PM so, the time in between there's not so much to see there !
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