Sandakan: 2D1N Kinabatangan Wild Forest Lodge – Far from Crowds

Check up at KOPEL headquarters and enjoy a local meal while learning about the eco-camp and its conservation goals. Then hop a boat down the Kinabatangan River to the TREC jungle lodge or homestay, which is tucked between an oxbow lake and the river and can only be reached by boat. The camp is surrounded by thick forest. Stay in an elevated hut or guesthouse that promotes environmental stewardship and floodplain forest vibes. Start your first wildlife river trip as the day cools. Now is the time to see Borneo's "Big Five"—pygmy elephants, orangutans, proboscis monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles, or nothing. Primate species sleep on riverbanks, generating energy. Return to camp to freshen yourself before dinner, then enjoy a great meal created with fresh local ingredients in the dining room while listening to the jungle's midnight symphony. Explore the rainforest's nocturnal splendour on a guided walk under the stars after dinner. Overnight at the forest hut or homestay.

Wake up for a morning river cruise! The fog rolling over the river at dawn sets a magical scene, and a great opportunity to spot birds and other little creatures starting their day along the banks. Return to camp for a breakfast, relax, or explore. After that, check out and hop on a boat to cruise back to the base where the meeting point start.