Sandakan Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center Full-Day Trip from Kota Kinabalu
- Location:Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
- Duration:8 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3705BKI34
A visit to the see the orphaned or abandoned Orangutans at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Center, in the Malaysian Sabah District of North Borneo, will melt the hearts of the hardiest traveler. Watch as these cute Orangutans are taught the survival skills, by the dedicated team at Sepilok, that they need in order to return to natural habitat - the jungles of Borneo.
Highlights
- Fly into Sandakan and visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center on this trip from Kota Kinabalu
- Visit the friendly orphaned Orangutans at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Center
- Return domestic flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
- Visit the hilltop Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple
- Breathtaking views over Sandakan Bay
- Amazing photo opportunities
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
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The Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center, located near the town of Sandakan, is one of the best places on earth to see the famous wild man of Borneo in its natural habitat. Here at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center, the largest and oldest of its kind on earth, a dedicated team of professionals work tirelessly to assist orphaned, abandoned or abused Orang tans to learn the survival skills they need to return to their natural habitat - the teeming jungles of Borneo.
A raised wooden walkway takes you to the observation deck where Orangutans slowly emerge from the rainforest to be fed by the rangers. The Sepilok centre supplements the rehabilitated Orangutan's diet with a feeding at 10.00am and 3.00pm. Although there is a high possibility of seeing Orangutans during the feeding time, wildlife sightings can not guaranteed as the Orangutans roam freely in the jungle.
The Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center is a wonderful facility and its objectives have expanded in recent years. It now also provides medical aid to other local wildlife species including; Sun Bears, Gibbons, Sumatran Rhinoceros and the occasional injured Elephant.
During your visit to Sandakan you will also have the chance to visit the Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple. The temple is situated on a hill-top looking and provides great photo opportunities of the breathtaking views over Sandakan Bay.
After lunch, transfer to Sandakan airport to catch your flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
Schedule Details
Feeding time at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center in Sandakan
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Selected Kota Kinabalu town and Rasa Ria/Nexus area hotels
Departure Time:- 6:00am (depending on your flight details)
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Roundtrip flights
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Still/Digital Camera and Video Fees at Sepilok (Approximately RM10 for camera less then 250mm or RM1000 for camera more than 300mm or for commercial use)
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Please Note: The tour cost includes return airfare from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, which is subject to change at time of booking. Any additional charges will be advised at time of confirmation.
To confirm the return flights to Sandakan, you must provide the following information at the time of booking:
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Passport Number
- Nationality
- Hotel name whilst staying in Kota Kinabalu
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If you cancel at least 15 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 14 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.
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Brilliant trip. Not to be missed. Very informative with clear instructions at the sanctuary. ... Read more ›
Gavin T, July 2011
Awesome. A great way to get up close and personal with the Orangutan's whilst also knowing that ... Read more ›
anthony s, May 2011
