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Wildlife Encounters in Borneo & Langkawi

Kota Kinabalu, Kinabatangan River, Sepilok and Langkawi

Best time to travel
Feb - Sep
Ideal length
13 nights
Perfect for
All
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At a glance

  • International flights from Dublin to Kota Kinabalu and home from Langkawi.
  • All private transfers, internal flights, shared experiential boat transfers and guiding requirements.
  • 13 nights’ luxury accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, Kinabatangan River, Sepilok and Langkawi.
  • River cruises, jungle night walks and sanctuary visits to witness Borneo’s incredible wildlife including orangutan, pygmy elephant, proboscis monkeys and Sunda clouded leopard.
  • Take part in a series of sustainability initiatives at The Datai Langkawi, the first organisation in the world to be awarded the EarthCheck ECO Certification for land-based tourism projects.
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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Kota Kinabalu.

On arrival, you will be greeted by your driver and privately transferred to your luxury accommodation in Kota Kinabalu where you’ll spend two nights.

Take in the incredible surroundings.

Set on the white sands of Pantai Dalit Beach, your luxury resort offers a sanctuary of relaxation amidst lush tropical surroundings. Make the most of this tropical haven by taking guided nature walks and heading out on nocturnal wildlife safaris, looking out for slow loris and civet cats.

Spend three nights in one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world.

Visit the Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary for feeding time before visiting the Rainforest Discovery Centre to catch a glimpse of the incredible giant red flying squirrel. End the day with a guided night walk next to the Sepilok Protected Forest Reserve.

Sepilok Nature Reserve Myanmar
Learn about Sepilok’s conservation efforts.

Visit the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where you’ll get the opportunity to witness rehabilitated orangutans return to their natural habitat as well as the Sun Bear Sanctuary, sharing the same mission of rescuing and rehabilitating.

Experience Kinabatangan.

Privately transfer to your jungle lodge in Kinabatangan for two nights. Spend some time exploring the river before cruising to your next riverside lodge along the Kinabatangan where you’ll spend one night. Keep watch for orangutans, birds, pygmy elephants and other unique wildlife.

Elephant Kinabatangan
Enjoy endless opportunities for unforgettable wildlife sightings.

Dive into the thrill of nocturnal treks through the dense jungle, a river cruise to a local village with opportunities to observe wild orangutans and elephants and venture on a mission to see proboscis monkeys by the Menanggul River.

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Depart for Langkawi, an archipelago of tropical islands in the Andaman Sea.

Privately transfer back to Sandakan Airport and fly to Langkawi. You will be greeted by your driver and privately transferred to your glamorous beach resort for your five-night stay. 

Datai Langkawi
Relax and unwind in this tropical paradise.

Situated in the heart of a 10-million-year-old rainforest, your luxury resort provides a haven for nature lovers where flying lemurs, dusky lead monkeys and hundreds of butterflies thrive. Enjoy blissful beachside relaxation and activities like kayaking, jungle trekking and snorkelling.

Rainforest Pool Villa
Depart from Kota Kinabalu.

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Shangri La Rasa Ria

Shangri La Rasa Ria

Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa is ideal for beach, golf and nature lovers. It is set on the white sands of Pantai Dalit Beach and surrounded by 40 acres of lush tropical vegetation.

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MY Nature Resort

Set in one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world, MY Nature Resort is ideally located for exploring the heart of the Borneo rainforest. The comfortable hotel is just a short distance from Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Sun Bear Conservation Centre.

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Abai Jungle Lodge

Taking up position by the Kinabatangan River and immersed in Borneo’s diverse wildlife is Abai Jungle Resort. The lodge is made up of a complex of rustic wooden structures set on stilts over the water and connected by boardwalks.

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Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

Set in the village of Sukau on the Kinabatangan River is Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge, perfectly located for extraordinary wildlife encounters. Guests can admire the wildlife from the bird tower on the riverfront as well as on leisurely walks along the walking trail.

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The Datai Langkawi

Situated in the heart of a 10-million-year-old rainforest, The Datai Langkawi is a captivating destination resort that blends into its natural surroundings.

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What people are saying

I would like say a huge thank you to you for all that you did to make our first post pandemic holiday to Sardinia a most enjoyable and memorable experience.

Thank you for your attention to detail, your professionalism, your kindness and patience.

It was a truly beautiful holiday with all of our wishes taken care of with great thought and expertise, thank you.

Victoria & Family – Sardinia, 2022

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