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Home > Destinations > Kinabatangan River > 3D2N Sepilok & Kinabatangan River Safari

3D2N Sepilok & Kinabatangan River Safari


Join us for a nature filled adventure through Sepilok wildlife sanctuaries to the mighty Kinabatangan river! Explore both the main feeding platform and nursery at Sepilok orangutan sanctuary, discover the world's smallest bears and cruise in search of pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, wild orangutans, gibbons, hornbills, crocodiles and more!  

There are both private AC chalet and dormitory options available and there is no single supplement  for solo travellers staying in dormitory accommodation as long as you join one of our existing departures.

Our regular departure days for this tour are on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays however additional or alternative departures may be added in peak season.

Itinerary

DAY 1 
Your Kinabatangan river safari will start with pick up from Sandakan hotels or airport between 8am - 8.30am or hotels in Sepilok from 08.45 - 9am. Head first to the orang-utan sanctuary to watch the younger, playful orang-utans in the nursery before catching the 10am feeding. Around 11am your guide will take you to the sunbear sanctuary to watch the sunbears (the world’s smallest species of bear!) from raised walkways. From there you will travel 2 hours overland to Hornbill Lodge and have lunch on arrival. Check-into your room and take a moment to relax before heading out 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 - L, 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 check-out and transfer to Sandakan for drop off at Sepilok / Sandakan airport and Sandakan hotels  between 11 - 11.30am. B
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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

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.
*Our price guarantee is for published rates only and not applicable to flash deals or last-minute promotions

Accommodation

Hornbill Lodge

Ideally 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 newly 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.

Pricing

3D2N Sepilok & Kinabatangan river safari: 
  • Dorm: RM1450 per person
  • River chalet: RM1750 per person

Notes
  • 25% discount for children aged 4 - 12 years old  sharing a room with 2 adults
  • Single supplement of RM400 applies for single occupancy in chalet (minimum 2 pax per departure)
  • Peak period supplement (all room types): RM100 per person per night from all nights in April, July, August & September.

Prices valid until 31st Dec 2025
Additional land transfers:
  • Transfer to Semporna: RM300 per person (min 2 pax)
  • Transfer to Lahad Datu: RM200 per person (min 2 pax)​​
​Continuing on to Danum Valley? Have a look at our 5D4N East Coast Wildlife Adventure which includes all of the above plus Danum Valley.
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Additional info

Inclusive of
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Return road transfer Sandakan > Sepilok > Kinabatangan river > Sandakan
- Meals: 2 breakfast, 2 lunch & 2 dinner, coffee, tea & water refills.
- Accommodation: Dorm or River chalet
- Guided visit to Sepilok orang-utan rehabilitation centre & sun bear sanctuary on day 1
- 2 morning & 2 afternoon river cruises, 2 night walks, guided trekking, 
- Experienced English-speaking River Junkie nature guide

Package excludes- ​Tourism tax (private rooms only- RM10/room per night), tips (optional), flights, drinks other than tea, coffee & water.
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GETTING TO SANDAKAN​

There are direct flights from both Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Sandakan airport (SDK).

If you are coming from Kota Kinabalu and are ​keen 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!

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Wisma Sabah,  
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