3D2N Deramakot Wildlife Safari - Borneo Birds and Wild Cats


TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABSK-DFR01
DESCRIPTION: 3D2N DERAMAKOT WILDLIFE SAFARI - BORNEO BIRDS AND WILD CATS
REGION: Telupid
DURATION: 3 Days 2 Night
MINIMUM: 1 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Daily
PICK UP POINT: Sandakan Airport / Sandakan City Hotel
PICK UP TIME: 09:00 Hrs - 10:00 Hrs
DROP OFF POINT: Sandakan Airport / Sandakan City Hotel
DROP OFF TIME: 14:00 Hrs
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Immersive 3-day stay at one of Sabah’s best wildlife-watching destinations, home to 75% of Sabah’s mammal species 
  • Thrilling 4x4 safaris to explore the forest’s wild wonders 
  • Night safaris to observe the nocturnal world come to life 
  • Opportunities to encounter rare Bornean wildlife, including orangutans, gibbons, pygmy elephants, and banteng 

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Sandakan / Overland Telupid / Deramakot Forest Reserve / Night Safari

Begin your adventure with a transfer from Sandakan Airport or nearby hotels between 09:30 Hrs and 10:30 Hrs.

Enjoy a scenic 2½-hour journey to Telupid town, with a lunch stop along the way.

Prepare for an exhilarating two-hour drive along a rugged gravel road, leading deep into the heart of Deramakot Forest Reserve.

Explore the reserve's expansive 55,507-hectare mixed dipterocarp forest, home to 75% of Sabah’s mammal species.

Spot iconic wildlife such as Bornean orangutans, northern grey Bornean gibbons, and banteng—if luck is on your side.

Check into the park’s chalet and relax until dinner.

Conclude the day with a 2-hour 4x4 night safari, guided by a specialist, to uncover the forest's nocturnal wonders.

Meals : Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Deramakot Forest Reserve

Day 2 - Morning Safari / Afternoon Safari / Night Safari

Rise early for an adventurous 4x4 dawn drive, immersing yourself in the serene beauty of the misty rainforest while spotting wildlife.

Savour a hearty breakfast at the dining hall, followed by leisurely free time in the morning to relax or explore the surroundings.

Embark on a late afternoon 4x4 drive, maximizing your opportunities to encounter wildlife in their natural habitat.

After dinner, venture out on another 4x4 night drive, searching for nocturnal creatures before settling in for the night.

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Deramakot Forest Reserve

Day 3 - Morning Walk / Overland to Sandakan

Take a final morning stroll through the rainforest, soaking in the serene surroundings and spotting any last glimpses of wildlife.

Enjoy a satisfying breakfast at the dining hall, followed by leisure time to relax before your departure at 08:30 Hrs.

Arrive back in Sandakan around 14:00 Hrs, concluding your unforgettable adventure in Deramakot Forest Reserve.

Meals : Breakfast

Meals 02 Breakfasts, 02 Lunches, and 02 Dinners
Includes Scheduled Transfers (09:30 Hrs – 10:00 Hrs: Depart Sandakan for Deramakot, 08:30 Hrs: Depart Deramakot for Sandakan), Meals as Stated, Entrance Permit, English Speaking Guide, 02 Nights Accommodation, Guided Jungle Walks, 4x4 Safari Drives
Accommodation 2-Night Stay at Deramakot Forest Reserve (Park’s Chalet)
Excludes Domestic Airfares, Camera and Video Fees, Personal Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Travel Insurance, Peak Season Surcharge (If Any), Tourism Tax (TTx), Any Items Not Mentioned
  • Comfortable cotton T-shirts paired with outdoor pants (breathable, quick-dry material in earthy tones) 
  • Raincoat 
  • Cap/Hat 
  • Insect Repellent  
  • Good Trekking Shoes  
  • Leech Socks  
  • Head Torch or Torch Light 
  • Selection of Dry Bags (to keep trek bag content dry) 
  • Swimwear 
  • Binoculars 
  • Personal First Aid Kit, Toiletries, and Medications 
  • Please ensure you are holding an air ticket to Sandakan. 
  • Standard check-in and check-out times for most hotels and resorts are 14:00 Hrs and 12:00 Hrs. However, check-in and check-out times may vary depending on each accommodation. So kindly check with us to get accurate check-in and check-out times for your accommodation. 
  • Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTx). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and are required to present valid identification upon check-in for the exemption 
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  • The above flight times are suggestions and subject to change. Please always verify these times with the airline schedules to ensure they align with your specific needs. 
  • This package is based on a join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. A private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee.  Please inform us when making the bookings.  
  • Activities are subject to weather conditions and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours does not guarantee wildlife sightings. 
  • Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary. 
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.