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
- Visit Sandakan and the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center on this trip from Kota Kinabalu
- see the friendly orphaned orangutans at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Center
- Visit the hilltop Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple
- Breathtaking views over Sandakan Bay for amazing photo opportunities
- Professional and fun guide will ensure a memorable and informative experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off and transport by air-conditioned vehicle included
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Orangutan at SepilokOrangutan at Sepilok.Photo by: Michael PUnited Kingdom, 06 2008 -
Orangutan at SepilokOrangutan at Sepilok.Photo by: Michael PUnited Kingdom, 06 2008 -
SepilokRoundabout leading to Sepilok Oragutan Centre.Photo by: Michael PUnited Kingdom, 06 2008 -
Orangutan at SepilokOrangutan at Sepilok.Photo by: Michael PUnited Kingdom, 06 2008 -
Orangutans at SepilokOrangutans at Sepilok on the feeding platform.Photo by: Michael PUnited Kingdom, 06 2008 -
Useful Information
Feeding time at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center in Sandakan
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. After pickup from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu, be transferred to the airport for your flight to Sandakan (flight surcharge subject to change, please see Additional Info for more details).
Upon arrival, be taken to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center, the largest and oldest of its kind on earth where a dedicated team of professionals work tirelessly to assist orphaned, abandoned or abused Orangutans to learn the survival skills they need to return to their natural habitat - the teeming jungles of Borneo.
Follow your guide on a walk along a raised wooden walkway 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 10am and 3pm. Please note that wildlife sightings are not guaranteed as the Orangutans roam freely in the jungle.
Afterward, head to a local restaurant for a delectable lunch of Malaysian specialties. Then, enjoy an afternoon of touring around Sandakan beginning with a tour of a local market offering a variety of fruits, vegetables and unique local handicrafts. Learn about traditional Chinese architecture on a guided visit to a the Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, situated on a hilltop. Admire the views of the city skyline from the observation point The temple is situated on a hill-top looking and provides great photo opportunities of the breathtaking views over Sandakan Bay.
At the end of your tour, transfer to Sandakan airport to catch your flight back to Kota Kinabalu. Upon arrival, be transported back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu
Reviewed by John H A, United Kingdom, October 2012
an excellent day trip for which we were provided with a driver and personal guide who was very knowledgable.. we saw orangutans as soon as we arrived at the rehabilitation centre and also on the feeding platform. te bhuddist temple was very well decorated internally and has a superb view of the town. we finished with the Sandakan Memorial Park which was very moving when reading about the treatment of the prisoners of the war in Japanese hands. all in all a very worthwhile trip and one that me and my wife thoroughly enjoyed
Reviewed by Gavin T, July 2011
Brilliant trip. Not to be missed. Very informative with clear instructions at the sanctuary. Fantastic to see these beautiful animals in their own environment.
