Be amazed by the richest and most exotic of birdlife of Borneo as you explore the East Coast of Sabah with our in-house Birding specialist guides. Over 8 wonderful days, we'll cover the Sepilok Nature Reserve, the Kinabatangan River and the Tabin Wildlife reserve where there are more than 316 different birds, 20 of them endemic to Borneo. Stay at the award winning ecolodge Sukau Rainforest Lodge.
Transfer Inclusion
Touch down at Sandakan Airport and be greeted by your guide and captain. Transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort. Take your time to relax and unwind. Overnight at Sepilok area.
Get ready for a full-day of birdwatching in Rainforest Discovery Centre and explore the wonders of Borneo's flora, wildlife and birdlife. Overnight at Sepilok area.
Another exciting day of birdwatching awaits in Sepilok with a chance of spotting Borneo's ginger apes, the Orangutans during feeding time. Depart to Sukau around noon on a 2.5hr boat journey through Sabah's longest river, Kinabatangan. Along the way, you'll get a chance to see some birdlife and wildlife. Check in at Sukau Rainforest Lodge and join in the afternoon river cruise for birdwatching. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner overlooking the riverbank followed by a slide presentation and interpretation by a naturalist guide.
Delight in a morning and late afternoon river cruise for more birdwatching. We would highly recommend our optional night cruise as it offers an opportunity to get up close with sleeping birds nesting on the lower branches of trees and opportunity for great photographs.
Another day with morning river cruise for bird watching. In the late afternoon, proceed 27 km overland journey to Gomantong Caves for birdwatching. Witness the exodus of over two million bats as well as raptors just outside of the Gomantong office.
After breakfast, proceed 2 hours overland to Lahad Datu before travelling another 2.5 hours on gravel road to Utan Rainforest Lodge another haven for bird watching enthusiasts.
Another exciting full day of bird watching in Sungai Kapur Forest Reserve. Overnight at Utan Rainforest Lodge.
After breakfast, it will be free and easy until check out. Transfer to Lahad Datu Airport for late afternoon flight to your next destination.
Our Borneo Specialist can tailor this itinerary for you.