Best Place for Night Safari
Deramakot is highly popular for night drives, offering chances to spot nocturnal wildlife rarely seen elsewhere in Sabah
Less Crowded, Exclusive Experience
Compared to more commercial wildlife destinations, Deramakot offers a quieter and more authentic rainforest adventure.
High Chance of Seeing Rare Animals
Known among wildlife photographers and researchers as one of the best places in Borneo to encounter elusive species.
Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Home to hundreds of bird species, including endemic Bornean birds and colorful hornbills
Excellent for Wildlife Photography
Open logging roads provide better visibility for animal spotting compared to dense untouched jungle.
Cool & Peaceful Rainforest Atmosphere
Fresh air, natural jungle sounds, and minimal light pollution create a relaxing nature escape.
Gateway to Borneo’s Biodiversity
Home to countless insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and tropical plants unique to Borneo.
Eco-Tourism Success Story
Demonstrates how conservation and responsible forest use can coexist successfully.
Authentic Jungle Lodge Experience
Simple forest accommodations surrounded by nature, ideal for adventure travelers and researchers.
Day 1 | Sandakan Airport → Kinabatangan River
11:00 AM airport pickup from Sandakan Airport
Lunch
Transfer to the river nature lodge
Check-in
Afternoon tea
Kinabatangan river cruise
Dinner
Rainforest walk
Day 2 | Kinabatangan River
Morning river cruise
Breakfast
Rainforest walk
Lunch
Afternoon tea
Kinabatangan river cruise
Dinner
Rainforest walk
Day 3 | Kinabatangan River → Sandakan Airport / Sepilok
Morning river cruise
Breakfast
9:00 AM transfer back to Sandakan Airport / Sepilok
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