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Sandakan 3D2N Kinabatangan Wild Forest Lodge - Far from Crowds

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Sandakan 3D2N Kinabatangan Wild Forest Lodge - Far from Crowds

About this activity

Discover the beauty of Kinabatangan River with a unique 3-day, 2-safari at a community-run eco camp either jungle lodge or homestay. Connect with the locals and lend a hand to their eco-friendly projects while soaking up the beauty of nature all around you. Participate in guided jungle walks, river cruises, and cultural insights that preserve the heritage of the orang sungai. Your visit directly contributes to community projects and essential conservation work, making this an impactful and meaningful adventure. Life here has its own vibe, straightforward and totally unfiltered, this jungle initiative isn’t about luxury. everyone pitches in and genuinely cares about keeping the rainforest safe.

- Stay overnight at a community-run eco camp in a protected forest reserve

- Enjoy guided jungle walks and wildlife river cruises with local guides

- Participate in cultural preservation activities

- Support sustainable tourism and community-led conservation efforts

What's included

  • ✓4 river cruise with 2 sunrise and 2 sunset river cruise
  • ✓1 night jungle walk
  • ✓Free-flowing drinking water, tea and coffee (none alcohol or juice)
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Sukau and kinabatangan national park fees
  • ✓2 night stay in an off-grid jungle camp or homestay

Not included

  • ✕Pickup and drop off from sandakan city, airport or sepilok
  • ✕Optional activities: tree planting and learn about conservation program

Meeting and pickup

  • When arrive do provide your name on the reservation, make sure to book in advance and have a valid reservation since walk-ins aren’t allowed. If you're interested, we can arrange a round trip pickup to Sandakan for an additional fee.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A raw, immersive forest experience, not a luxury resort, it is a down-to-earth adventure, these shelters come with bucket showers and floor sleeping mats under the trees or homestay.
  • The itinerary could change due to some rough weather or animal safety concerns.
  • The eco-camp uses solar power and natural ventilation without electricity.
  • In a wildlife area, animals have the freedom to roam, so spotting them isn't a guaranted thing.
  • If there's a spot available, your reservation will be good to go! If that’s not the case, it’ll just get cancelled automatically, and you’ll see your refund immediately within 24 hour of reservation time.
  • The Tugog jungle hut stay offers bucket showers and floor sleeping mats, while the homestay provides basic beds, it is all income support the local community and toward the locals here.
  • The tour does not include any additional activities not listed, such as tree planting and conservation program
  • To reach here: Just catch a bus from Sandakan to Semporna, Lahad Datu, or Tawau, and tell the driver to drop you off at the road. It's super convenient, and you'll spot the meeting point just across the street from our office. If prefer a more direct route, we can arrange up a taxi for you! It’ll be about 450 ringgit for a car that fits 4 people, or 600 ringgit for a van that accommodates 7, charged separately. Easy peasy!

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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