Travel along tropical rainforest, caves and beach
During the flight to Sandakan you will see that most of Sabah is covered with tropical rainforest. You may be able to see southeast Asia's highest mountain, Mt Kinabalu. Rivers meander in search of the blue sea, where tropical islands loom in the distance. The easternmost state of Malaysia is a vast valhalla for nature lovers!
A boat ride across the Kinabatangan River is a blissfully relaxing way to search for the numerous animal species, including hundreds of bird species. In search of orangutans, nose monkeys and other primates, you walk in the shadow of the dense jungle. The smell of moist soil hangs between the lower layers of vegetation. During the canopy walk you can see the forest from the perspective of most forest dwellers, who rarely or never get to the ground. The cacophony of sounds from the forest has no pause.
Traditional populations, such as the Murut,live deep in the rainforest. The time when the Murut headhunters were located in a distant past, the current generation receives you welcoming in their village and in the longhouse.
The trip ends languidly on a silver-white beach. The rustling of the waves sounds remarkably calm, your eyes need to get used to the open space. Beneath sea level, beautiful coral reefs await.
Tips & Tops Tour Of Course Sabah:
- Meet locals on Tanjung Aru Island,spot proboscis monkeys,otters and kingfishers on a boat trip. After the sunset, the boat slows down, so you can enjoy the magical spectacle of thousands of fireflies...
- In the Sepilok Orangutan Reserve you can see the great apes in a responsible, safe environment. Just down the road is a Conservation Centre for the Malay bear. This will be an educational day, but it is especially extraordinary to enjoy!
- During the canopy walk in the jungle outside the reserves – up to 28m altitude – you can see and hear numerous bird species. With any luck, you'll see orangutans here too.
- By boat you will explore different ecosystems of Kinanbatangan. This is a bird lover's paradise, and it is also the habitat of the Borneo dwarf elephant and various primate species. The vegetation is exuberant, the sounds of the forest are intense.
- Bird's nest soup, it really exists! In the Gomantong caves you can see how swallow's nests stick to the rock face. They're tender constructions, made of saliva.
- Deep in the heart of Sabah lies the Danum Valley,with ancient rainforests. Treetops are invisible from the ground, but if you dare: there is a long canopy walk up to 26m height.
- Was it a restless night in the rainforest? In the morning, the jungle screams "good morning!". The shrill vocals of the gibbons sound above all else.
- An adventurous ride from Kota Kinabalu leads to the jungle of the Crocker Range. Here you will get acquainted with the Murut, their culture and and life in a longhouse. Your adventure in the rainforests of Sabah ends with traditional singing and dance, and an overnight stay in a spectacularly beautiful spot in the forest.
- By speedboat you sail to Gaya Island,to a beautiful resort on the beach. And then there is time for the sea and blissful inaction.
