Sepilok Orang Utan in a Day and City Tour
Tour Overview
The Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre was founded in 1964 to rehabilitate orphaned Orang Utans. The site consists of 45sq. km of protected land at the edge of the Kabili Sepilok Forrest Reserve. The facility provides medical care for orphaned Orang Utans as well as other wildlife species including sun bears, gibbons, sumatran rhinos and the occasional injured pygmy elephant. At the Centre, a buddy system is used to replace the natural teaching of a mother, by pairing a younger Orang Utan with an older one to help develop the skills it would need to survive when reintroduced into the wild. The Centre believes that the message of conservation must be spread and it is open to visitors daily. Guests are encouraged to visit during the feeding times (at 1000hrs and 1500hrs) everyday. We do two options of this excursion: The one day version involves flying from Kota Kinabalu–Sandakan in the morning, and then flying back to Kota Kinabalu in the evening.
Tour Rates
This tour package requires minimum 2 persons
Private Tour
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Standard Rates
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RM750 nett per adult
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RM550 nett per child (3 – 11 years old)
Tour Itinerary
5.00am
Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Pickup from hotel lobby send to Kota Kinabalu Airport and depart for Sandakan.
- On arrival, you will be welcomed by guide and transferred to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre.
- We proceed to watch a video show about the plight of the Orang Utans and the rehabilitation efforts ongoing at the center.
- Walk ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden boardwalks to witness the feeding of the Orang Utans at 1000hrs/ 1500hrs then we continue in the newly completed enclosed nursery area for young Orang Utans.
- Thereafter, visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about conservation of the world’s smallest bear.
12.00pm
Explore Rainforest Discovery Centre
- After lunch, we will have a chance to visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre.
- Take a birds eye view of the Center of the canopy walk and hanging bridge, home to various species of flora.
5.00pm
Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Pickup from hotel lobby send to Kota Kinabalu Airport and depart for Sandakan.
- On arrival, you will be welcomed by guide and transferred to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre.
- We proceed to watch a video show about the plight of the Orang Utans and the rehabilitation efforts ongoing at the center.
- Walk ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden boardwalks to witness the feeding of the Orang Utans at 1000hrs/ 1500hrs then we continue in the newly completed enclosed nursery area for young Orang Utans.
- Thereafter, visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about conservation of the world’s smallest bear.
What’s Included
- Tours and transfer as per itinerary (Join In Basis)
- Meals as stated
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fee
What’s NOT Included
- Camera/ Video fee
- Domestic Airfare (Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan – Kota Kinabalu)
- Any item not mentioned
Recommendations
- Please ensure you are holding air ticket and passport to Sandakan.
- Wear good walking shoes and comfortable clothing.
- Bring insect repellent, raincoat, Sun hat/ cap and sun block
- Bring camera and binoculars
Terms and Conditions:
- All bookings are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Child rate applies for children between 3 – 11 years old.
- Private tour is available upon request. Please inform us when making bookings.
- Cancellation less than 14 days or No show is subject to 100% cancellation fee.
- No refund will be entertained for any cancellation.
