3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari
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Experience one of Borneo's most incredible wildlife destinations with a stay at Hornbill Lodge! Our 3D2N Kinabatangan river safari is perfect if you plan to explore Sepilok independently, want to skip the sanctuaries all together or are coming from destinations further South such as Lahad Datu or Semporna.
Join one of our daily departures, relax at our newly renovated riverside lodge and enjoy wildlife-filled river cruises in search of Borneo's much-loved proboscis monkeys, orangutans, pygmy elephants and more! Unlike other Kinabatangan river lodges, Hornbill Lodge has direct access to forest trails which you can explore together with your experienced guide during your stay, as well as a wildilfe observation tower. If you are coming from Kota Kinabalu and looking to see a few sights on your way over to the East coast then hop aboard our West to East shuttle and explore Kinabalu Park, Poring hot springs and Sabah Tea Plantation before being dropped off in Sandakan or Sepilok. |
Itinerary
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DAY 1
Your day will start with pick up Sandakan hotels, Sandakan airport or Sepilok area between 12pm and 1pm. Make sure to have something to eat before pick up or bring some snacks for the journey as the estimated transfer time to the Kinabatangan River is 2 to 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, check-into your room and enjoy tea, coffee and snacks at our restaurant overlooking the river before embarking on your first river cruise at 4pm. Over the next 2 hours, your guide will be on the lookout for proboscis monkeys, long-tail & pig-tail macaques, silver leaf monkeys, orang-utans, crocodiles, birds and more! After your river cruise, return to the lodge for dinner before joining your guide on an included night walk . Meals - D |
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DAY 2
As day dawns, join your second river cruise and watch as the river comes to life. Keep an eye out for bird life including Borneo’s endemic hornbills and have another chance to spot multiple species of primates. Return to the lodge for breakfast then join your guide for a jungle walk looking for signs of orang-utans such as nests in the trees or even orang-utans themselves if you are lucky! Enjoy lunch overlooking the river and a chance to rest before joining an afternoon river cruise in search of more of the area's unique wildlife. After dinner, join your guide for a night walk or add-on a night cruise in search of nocturnal wildlife along the river bank. Meals - B, L, D Optional add-on: night cruise: RM100 per person |
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DAY 3
Wake up early and join your guide for a final dawn river cruise, return to the lodge for breakfast then catch your transfer back to Sandakan / Sepilok. Drop off time at Sandakan airport and hotels in Sepilok and Sandakan is between 11 - 11.30am Meals - B Transfers to other overland destinations such as Lahad Datu, Semporna or Tawau are available on request and subject to additional charges. |
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HAVE EXTRA TIME ON YOUR LAST DAY?
Stop off for a guided tour of Gomantong caves on your way back to Sandakan, enjoy lunch in Sepilok then visit Sabah's longest canopy walk at the Sepilok Rainforest Discovery Centre with us after check-out! This add-on costs RM300 per adult and is suitable for guests staying overnight in Sepilok or Sandakan or taking a flight leaving Sandakan airport from 5.30pm onwards. Just ask for more details at the time of booking! |
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Honest Pricing
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At River Junkie, we like to keep our pricing as fair, honest and transparent as possible. If you find the exact trip that we are offering for a lower price, we will either match it or beat it - this is our guarantee in providing you with honest pricing.
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Accommodation
Hornbill LodgeIdeally situated in a tranquil spot on the banks of the Kinabatangan river between Bilit and Sukau, Hornbill Lodge offers guests the chance to explore one of Sabah’s best-loved bio-diversity hot spots without compromising on comfort.
Our beautifully renovated river chalets and 4-bed dormitories are some of the best and largest on the river and will comfortably accommodate solo travellers, couples, families and friends! All rooms, including dormitories, have river facing balconies, air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms with hot-water showers. |
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Pricing
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3D2N Kinabatangan river safari
Notes
Prices valid until 31st Dec 2025 |
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Additional info
Inclusive of- Return road transfer from Sandakan, Sepilok or Medan Selera (Kota Kinabatangan), 2 breakfast, 1 lunch & 2 dinner, 2 nights accommodation in dorm or river chalet, River Junkie nature guide, river cruises ( 2 morning & 2 afternoon), 2 guided night walks, guided trekking, access to in-house wildlife observation tower, coffee, tea & water refills.
Package excludes- Tourism tax (private rooms only- RM10/room per night), tips (optional), flights & optional extras
Additional land transfers (based on 2 pax):
Semporna: RM300 per person
Lahad Datu: RM200 per person
Looking to include a guided visit of Sepilok sanctuaries? Try our 3D2N Sepilok & Kinabatangan river safari
Package excludes- Tourism tax (private rooms only- RM10/room per night), tips (optional), flights & optional extras
Additional land transfers (based on 2 pax):
Semporna: RM300 per person
Lahad Datu: RM200 per person
Looking to include a guided visit of Sepilok sanctuaries? Try our 3D2N Sepilok & Kinabatangan river safari
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