Deramakot Forest Reserve
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A must do for all wildlife enthusiasts! The Deramakot Forest Reserve is home to a remarkable amount of biodiversity with an impressive 75% of Sabah's mammal species found within the reserve. All five species of Bornean cat, Sunda Clouded Leopard, Bornean Bay Cat, Leopard Cat, Marbled Cat and Flat Headed Cat are found in Deramakot as well as 8 species of hornbills, orangutans, gibbons, pygmy elephants and more!
Entry into Deramakot Forest Reserve is via a 4 wheel drive accessible gravel road from the small town of Telupid, located between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Despite it's remote location, Deramakot Forest Reserve offers basic but comfortable forest park-style chalet accommodation furnished twin or double bed, air-conditioning and an attached bathroom with heated shower. |
Itinerary
Whilst most visitors will come to Deramakot for 2 or 3 nights, some will stay for a week or longer in search of the perfect photo of a clouded leopard. Your arrival day will include a 2 hour night safari to get to know the area's incredible wildlife and each subsequent full day that you are in Deramakot Forest Reserve will include 7 hours of 4x4 wildlife safaris as well as the chance to explore the trails surrounding the accommodation on foot.
Our 3D2N & 4D3N Deramakot Wildlife Safaris run on a small group basis and are designed for visitors who are happy to share a guide with up to 8 people to help keep costs down. If you are looking to stay longer, have a private guide or would like to arrange a special interest trip, please contact us for pricing and we will be happy to help set up the perfect Deramakot adventure for you.
Our 3D2N & 4D3N Deramakot Wildlife Safaris run on a small group basis and are designed for visitors who are happy to share a guide with up to 8 people to help keep costs down. If you are looking to stay longer, have a private guide or would like to arrange a special interest trip, please contact us for pricing and we will be happy to help set up the perfect Deramakot adventure for you.
3d2N Deramakot WILDLIFE SAFARI
Day 1
Pick up from Sandakan airport or hotels at 9.30am- 10am for a 2½ hour transfer to Telupid town. After stopping off for lunch, continue your journey on a 2 hour gravel road to Deramakot Forest Reserve. On arrival, check into your accommodation and have an orientation to the area with your guide. Settle in, relax or take a walk to explore the surrounding area. After dinner, embark on a 2 hour 4x4 night safari with your guide in search of nocturnal animals. (L, D)
Day 2
Wake up early for a 4x4 dawn drive in search of wildlife and to experience the beautiful sights and sounds of the lush green rainforest in the morning. Return to the lodge for breakfast, and spend the rest of the morning resting or go on a nature walk on the trails in the area if you wish. After lunch, head out for an afternoon 4x4 drive for more wildlife sighting possibilities. After dinner, join your final 4x4 night drive in search of wild cats, slow loris, flying squirrels and more (B,L,D)
Day 3
After breakfast, you are free to explore the area surrounding the lodge until check out time at 8.30am. Your estimated arrival time back in Sandakan is at 2pm (B)
Pick up from Sandakan airport or hotels at 9.30am- 10am for a 2½ hour transfer to Telupid town. After stopping off for lunch, continue your journey on a 2 hour gravel road to Deramakot Forest Reserve. On arrival, check into your accommodation and have an orientation to the area with your guide. Settle in, relax or take a walk to explore the surrounding area. After dinner, embark on a 2 hour 4x4 night safari with your guide in search of nocturnal animals. (L, D)
Day 2
Wake up early for a 4x4 dawn drive in search of wildlife and to experience the beautiful sights and sounds of the lush green rainforest in the morning. Return to the lodge for breakfast, and spend the rest of the morning resting or go on a nature walk on the trails in the area if you wish. After lunch, head out for an afternoon 4x4 drive for more wildlife sighting possibilities. After dinner, join your final 4x4 night drive in search of wild cats, slow loris, flying squirrels and more (B,L,D)
Day 3
After breakfast, you are free to explore the area surrounding the lodge until check out time at 8.30am. Your estimated arrival time back in Sandakan is at 2pm (B)
4D3N DERAMAKOT WILDLIFE SAFARI
Day 1
Pick up from Sandakan airport or hotels at 9.30am- 10am for a 2½ hour transfer to Telupid town. After stopping off for lunch, continue your journey on a 2 hour gravel road to Deramakot Forest Reserve. On arrival, check into your accommodation and have an orientation to the area with your guide. Settle in, relax or take a walk to explore the surrounding area. After dinner, embark on a 2 hour 4x4 night safari with your guide in search of nocturnal animals. (L, D)
Day 2
Wake up early for a 4x4 dawn drive in search of wildlife and to experience the beautiful sights and sounds of the lush green rainforest in the early morning. Return to the lodge for breakfast, and spend the rest of the morning resting or go on a nature walk on the trails in the area if you wish. After lunch, head out for an afternoon 4x4 drive for more wildlife sighting possibilities.
Day 3
Wake up early for another 4x4 dawn drive in search of the areas incredible wildlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast, and spend the rest of the morning resting or go on a nature walk on the trails in the area if you wish. After lunch, head out for an afternoon 4x4 drive for more wildlife sighting possibilities. After dinner, join your final 4x4 night drive in search of wild cats, slow loris, flying squirrels and more (B,L,D)
Day 4
After breakfast, you are free to explore the area surrounding the lodge until check out time at 8.30am. Your estimated arrival time back in Sandakan is at 2pm (B)
Pick up from Sandakan airport or hotels at 9.30am- 10am for a 2½ hour transfer to Telupid town. After stopping off for lunch, continue your journey on a 2 hour gravel road to Deramakot Forest Reserve. On arrival, check into your accommodation and have an orientation to the area with your guide. Settle in, relax or take a walk to explore the surrounding area. After dinner, embark on a 2 hour 4x4 night safari with your guide in search of nocturnal animals. (L, D)
Day 2
Wake up early for a 4x4 dawn drive in search of wildlife and to experience the beautiful sights and sounds of the lush green rainforest in the early morning. Return to the lodge for breakfast, and spend the rest of the morning resting or go on a nature walk on the trails in the area if you wish. After lunch, head out for an afternoon 4x4 drive for more wildlife sighting possibilities.
Day 3
Wake up early for another 4x4 dawn drive in search of the areas incredible wildlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast, and spend the rest of the morning resting or go on a nature walk on the trails in the area if you wish. After lunch, head out for an afternoon 4x4 drive for more wildlife sighting possibilities. After dinner, join your final 4x4 night drive in search of wild cats, slow loris, flying squirrels and more (B,L,D)
Day 4
After breakfast, you are free to explore the area surrounding the lodge until check out time at 8.30am. Your estimated arrival time back in Sandakan is at 2pm (B)
Alternative pick up and drop off locations are available on request, additional charges apply.
Note: All activities are subject to weather condition and may be rescheduled if necessary.
Note: All activities are subject to weather condition and may be rescheduled if necessary.
Pricing
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3D2N Deramakot wildlife safari (ex-Sandakan)
2 pax RM2990 per person 3-4 pax RM2650 per person 4D3N Deramakot wildlife safari (ex-Sandakan) 2 pax RM3990 per person 3-4 pax RM3650 per person Rates quoted are per person and are valid until 31st Dec 2025 Larger group quotations are available on request. The minimum age to join a small group trip is 12 years old. Families with children younger than 12 will require a private guide, please contact us for a quotation Want more wildlife? Check-out our 5D4N Kinabatangan river & Deramakot wildlife safari starting from RM4940 per person.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
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Additional information
What to bring:
Binoculars, Insect repellent, long sleeve shirts & long pants, leech socks, raincoat, sun hat, comfortable trekking shoes, torch light, water bottle & personal toiletries.
Binoculars, Insect repellent, long sleeve shirts & long pants, leech socks, raincoat, sun hat, comfortable trekking shoes, torch light, water bottle & personal toiletries.
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Deramakot Forest Reserve is a mixed-dipterocarp forest spanning over 55,000 hectares in the interior of Borneo and is one of the island's best wildlife destinations. Whilst wildlife thrives in the reserve, sustainable logging is still permitted and Deramakot Forest Reserve was the first tropical forest in the world to be awarded a "well-managed" status by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in 1997. Conservation and reduced impact logging continue to co-exist in harmony in Deramakot with continuous assessment and approval by the FSC.
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