Borneo Big 5 Tour
6 Days
Sandakan → Sepilok → Sukau → Lahad Datu → Kota Kinabalu
About this journey
Borneo Big 5 wildlife tour package, combining with Sukau Rainforest Lodge with the exquisite Borneo Rainforest Lodge in Danum Valley. You'll maximize your chances of seeing wildlife on this tour especially Borneo's Big 5, the Pygmy Elephant, Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, Crocodiles and the stunning Rhinoceros Hornbill.
Itinerary
Day 1: Sandakan → Sepilok → Sukau Rainforest Lodge (L/D)
Drive from Sandakan to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and learn about the rehab efforts done at the centre through a short video screening. Witness the feeding of orangutans and other monkeys and spend some time at their nursery as well. After lunch, embark on a 2.5 hour journey by speedboat up the Kinabatangan River to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Late afternoon cruise in search of Borneo's wildlife and birds.
Day 2: Sukau Rainforest Lodge (B/L/D)
Morning River cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake to view more birds and wildlife. Join in the nature walk with a naturalist. In the afternoon, proceed for another river cruise for wildlife sightings.
Day 3: Sukau Rainforest Lodge (B/L/D)
Morning River cruise along the Menanggol River in search of wildlife. Late afternoon, drive to Gomantong Cave and take a 15min boardwalk trail through the rainforest. Witness the exodus of over two million bats as well as raptors.
Day 4: Sukau → Lahad Datu → Borneo Rainforest Lodge (B/L/D)
Drive overland to Lahad Datu and to the award-winning nature lodge, Borneo Rainforest Lodge. Evening slide show and explore nature trail leading to canopy walkway and possible spotlighting to view some of the nocturnal animals.
Day 5: Borneo Rainforest Lodge (B/L/D)
Full day exploring the forest for birds and mammals. Trek to waterfall for a refreshing dip in rock pools.
Day 6: Borneo Rainforest Lodge → Lahad Datu → Kota Kinabalu (B/L)
Transfer to Lahad Datu and afternoon flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 5 nights
- Meals as indicated
- Transfers
- Tours and safaris on non-exclusive basis, as per the program

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