Sandakan 3D2N 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. Free and easy, Overnight at the forest hut or homestay.

Rise and shine for a sunrise river cruise! The foggy river at dawn creates a dreamy vibe, perfect for capturing glimpses of birds and other little critters waking up along its banks. Return back for some lunch and leisurely time, unwind or lie down in a hammock while the jungle serenades you, and continue to start a jungle trek through lake trails to soak in the forest landscape. Grab a local lunch in the afternoon and unwind for a bit, or roll up your sleeves and plant a tree to leave as a little gift for the future (at an extra cost). As the sun dips down, hop on a sunset cruise around the Kinabatangan. if we’re lucky, might catch a glimpse of hornbills and other wildlife soaring through the gentle light, along with proboscis monkeys just chilling in the treetops. A dinner is on the way. freshly made, newly produced as the night awakens. Explore the jungle at night with a guide and see it come alive, let the nightly chorus serenade you to sleep. Drift off to the jungle's soothing sounds with the lake just beyond the trees. 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.