Sandakan Trip Overview
Embark to full day trip in Sandakan to visit Sepilok Orang Utan & Sun Bear centre.
First stop at the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where situated in the Kabili- Seppilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, a short brief will be advised by your guide. Then, watch a video show documentary on rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to have a look for the Orang Utan feeding on the feeding platform.
There after, proceed to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center. Sun Bear is the smallest bear in the world where their height of the adult sun bear is approximately 120cm to 150cm while standing, weight with 27kgto 65kg.
After tour proceed with transfer back to your hotel in Sandakan or Sandakan Airport for your onward flight.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Sandakan, Malaysia
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Embark to full day trip in Sandakan to visit Sepilok Orang Utan & Sun Bear centre.
First stop at the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where situated in the Kabili- Seppilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, a short brief will be advised by your guide. Then, watch a video show documentary on rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to have a look for the Orang Utan feeding on the feeding platform.
There after, proceed to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center. Sun Bear is the smallest bear in the world where their height of the adult sun bear is approximately 120cm to 150cm while standing, weight with 27kgto 65kg.
After tour proceed with transfer back to your hotel in Sandakan or Sandakan Airport for your onward flight.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sepilok Malaysia
This centre was established in 1964 to help rehabilitate orangutans which had been orphaned. Just like a human baby, the orphaned young orangutan (which would normally live with its mother for 5-6 years) needs to be taught how to cope in the wild, while its health is carefully monitored during rehabilitation.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Jalan Sepilok located in Sepilok, Sandakan 90000 Malaysia
Visit the world’s smallest Sun Bear at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center at Sepilok, adjacent to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. The centre opened in 2014 and aims to increase public awareness and release back into the forest individuals which can be rehabilitated or are still “wild”. To date, there are about 44 rescued ex-captive sunbears residing at the centre.The centre is equipped with key facilities including an observation platform, boardwalk and a visitor centre.
Duration: 30 minutes
