Airport pick-up : Flight arrival before 1100hrs – 1115hrs
1045hrs : Pick-up from Wisma Khoo Chiew Siak
1145hrs : Pick-up from accommodation in Sepilok area
Our honorary driver will pick you up and gather everyone at Mango Garden Restaurant, Sepilok. 1230 hrs, we will proceed for the transfer to the Tanini Kinabatangan which is located at the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary. The journey will take approximately 2 hours, passing by Kota Kinabatangan town and also oil palm plantation. Transfer from the Kampung Bilit jetty to Tanini Kinabatangan, just 3 minutes by boat across the River. Welcome drinks will be served upon arrival. After which, guests will be given a verbal orientation of the Lodge and the surrounding area. Proceed to check into the chalets within Agamid wing of Tanini Kinabatangan. Afternoon boat cruise at 1600 hrs to search for wildlife and bird-life along the Kinabatangan river banks. Return to Lodge to freshen up and then enjoy dinner in the midst of the Kampung Bilit secondary jungle! Right after dinner, go for a guided night walks to enjoy the wilderness and watch sleeping birds and nocturnal creatures of the jungle. Overnight at the Lodge. (D)
Don’t be surprised to be woken up by the calls of gibbons and hornbills. At 0600 hrs, take a morning river cruise to see more birds and wildlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast at 0700 hrs. Check-out at 0830hrs. Continue your journey back to Sandakan and drop-off at either your accommodation or Sandakan airport.
(Recommended flight departure at 1400hrs onwards) (BF)