Tours/Kota Kinabalu/Full-Day Sepilok Orangutan and Proboscis Monkey from Sandakan or Kota Kinabalu
Viator · group up to 15 pax

Full-Day Sepilok Orangutan and Proboscis Monkey from Sandakan or Kota Kinabalu

4.8(5)Kota Kinabalu1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR4.7(3)

Description

Discover two of Borneo's iconic primates, orangutans and long-nosed proboscis monkeys, on this day-trip from Sandakan, also available as a longer 1-day tour from Kota Kinabalu. Visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary and the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, and witness these amazing creatures being fed. If traveling from Kota Kinabalu, you'll need to arrange your own flights. We support animal care centers, your booking helps us in contributing USD10 to the center's affords. Whitesocks Pay It Forward Initiative

Tour Options

City Center Hotel Pickup
  • Kota Kinabalu Hotel : Pickup & drop-off from Kota Kinabalu City Center Hotels. Pickup included
Outskirt Hotel Pickup
  • Kota Kinabalu Outskirt: Pickup & drop-off from hotels located outside of Kota Kinabalu City Center. Outskirt Hotels: Radius of 10 km (approximately 6.2 miles) and above from City Center. Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included

This privately owned sanctuary located within an oil palm estate gives you the chance to observe these animals up close and personal.

Admission included

The facility provides medical care for orphaned and conficicated orangutans as well as dozens of other wildlife species. Some of the other animals which have been treated at the center includes sun bear , gibbons, Sumatran rhinos and elephants.

Highlights

Sandakan hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's included

Included
Sandakan hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
Gratuities
Camera fees
Flights from Kota Kinabalu (if required)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Recommended Flight to Purchase AK6490 BKI 0630 - SDK 0720 / AK6499 SDK 1900 - BKI 1950
  • Contact Magunatip Holidays for recommended flight.

Reviews(5)

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Nigel_F
July 3, 2026
Enjoyable day

Fantastic trip timed perfectly, knowledge of guide was excellent. Saw loads of animals even elephants

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963mikb
March 5, 2026
Sepilok O-utans, Probiscus Monkeys and Sun Bear tour!

Fab day, Erman brilliant guide, Din the perfect driver. Highly recommend!

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875sheenak
February 19, 2024
Day trip to Sepilok Orang Utan, Labuk Probiscos, Sun Bears and Borneo Handicraft centre.

The Labuk Bay Probiscos was worthwhile visiting and watching the feeding. Our driver Mr Farhan (+60 11-2532 2699) was very professional, friendly and accomodating.

Operator response

Dear Sir , Madam , Good Day Thank you for a good reply. We look forward to organize your next holiday trip to Borneo. Happy Holiday

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nickrA2434TX
June 19, 2019
A must do trip

This was the highlight of my trip to Malaysia and Indonesia. Such a professional company. Great communication, even when we had to change hotels last minute. Highly recommend.

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

We are glad you had a wonderful time. Despite having to travel from Kota Kinabalu by flight and then joining the tour. Most of our guest would travel this route and we try our best to accommodate all guest. We look forward to be able to serve you again in your next trip. Many Thanks

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Annette F
August 8, 2016
Excellent well organised fantastic...

<p>Excellent well organised fantastic guide you gave us load of information.</p>

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