13 / 14 Days Birding And Bird Photography Tours In Sabah, Borneo

Birding tours at Tambunan Rafflesia Centre, Kinabalu National Park, Sepilok Forest Reserve, Kinabatangan River, Tabin Wildlife Sanctuary or Danum Valley Forest Reserve

* Next Departure On 8th - 21st July 2013 ~  Guide : Azahari Reyes / Hamit Suban 

* Next Departure On 30th September - 13th October 2013 ~  Guide : Azahari Reyes / Hamit Suban

* Next Departure On 11th - 24th October 2013 ~  Guide : Azahari Reyes / Hamit Suban 

* Next Departure On 1st - 14th November 2013 ~  Guide : Azahari Reyes / Hamit Suban 

 

Day 1 - 5 : Tambunan / Kinabalu National Park / Poring Hot Spring Sub-station ~ Breakfast

Depart early to Tambunan Rafflesia Centre for Mt. Serpent Eagle, Fruithunter, Bornean Bulbul and Mountain Barbet. After lunch, continue to Kinabalu National Park for 5 nights. This is one of the best places in borneo to search for the endemic such as the Whitehead’s Trogon, Broadbill and Spidehunter. Has excellent trails and daily temperature is around 22 degree celcius. Early start in the morning at power station would yield species that is confined to the montane forest such as Mountain Blackeye. Includes visit Mesilau and Poring Hot Sprin Sub-stations for hill forest species such as Scaly-breasted Bulbul, Crested Jay and Gold-whiskered Barbet. Overnight.

Type of accommodations : Standard

• The Cottage Hotel http://www.thecottagehotel.com.my

Other options :Standard

• Mt Kinabalu Heritage Resort & Spa http://www.mountkinabaluheritageresort.com.my/index.html
• Kinabalu Pine Resort : http://kinabalupineresort.com/

 

Day 5 - 7 : Sepilok Forest Reserve ~ Breakfast

Overland to Sandakan for few hours. Along the way, search for Black Eagle, Wreathed Hornbill and White-fronted Falconet. Check in to Sepilok Nature Resort or Sepilok Forest Edge and birding at Rainforest Discovery Centre and Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary. Overnight. Main highlight is Bornean Bristlehead, Blue-headed Pitta and Rufous-collared Kingfisher.

Type of accommodations : Standard

• Sepilok Bed & Breakfast http://www.sepilokbednbreakfast.com/

Other options : Deluxe

• Sepilok Forest Edge http://www.sepilokforestedge.com/
  
• Sepilok Nature Resort http://www.sepilok.com/index.html

 

Day 7 - 9 : Kinabatangan River (Sukau Village) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive overland to Kinabatangan River which is famed for its wildlife such as wild Orang Utans, Proboscis Monkeys, Silver Leaf Monkeys, Bornean Pygmy Elephants and over 200 species of birds has been recorded here. Notable birds are the Bornean Ground Cuckoo, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Blue-headed Pitta and White-fronted Falconet. Cruise along the river including walking along the trail which is used by the hunters in the olden days. Overnight.

Type of accommodations : Basic / No hot shower

• Sukau Greenview Bed & Breakfast http://www.sukaugreenview.net/

Other option : Standard

• Borneo Nature Lodge http://www.borneonaturelodge.com.my/lodge.cfm

Day 9 - 13 : Danum Valley Forest Reserve (Borneo Rainforest Lodge) / Tabin Wildlife Reserve (Tabin Wildlife Resort) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Transfer to Danum Valley Forest Reserve / Tabin Wildlife Reserve and took about 3 hours drive from Sukau Lodge. Check in to Tabin Wildlife Lodge / Borneo Rainforest Lodge and spend the next few days birding in this beautiful reserve. Target species such as Black and crimson and Giant Pitta, Black-throated Wren Babbler and Bornean Bristlehead. Night walk and drive for nocturnal species. Overnight.

Type of accommodation : Borneo Rainforest Lodge http://www.borneonaturetours.com/www/brl_default.aspx

• Standard
• Deluxe

Type of accommodation : Tabin Wildlife Resort http://www.tabinwildlife.com.my/

• Standard

 

Day 13 : Kota Kinabalu ~ Breakfast & Lunch

Depart to Lahad Datu airport after lunch for flight back to Kota Kinabalu. Upon arrival in Kota Kinabalu, transfer to Shangrila Kota Kinabalu Hotel.

Type of accommodations : Standard

• Gaya Centre Hotel http://gayacentre.com/

Day 14 : Manukan Island ~ Breakfast

Take a speedboat to Manukan island for Tabon Scrubfowl, Mangrove Whistler and Green Imperial Pigeon. Suitable for relaxing and swimming at the South China Sea. After BBQ lunch, depart back to kota kinabalu. End of tours.

Other wildlife could be seen during the trip :

• Orang Utan
• Bornean Gibbon
• Silver Leaf Monkey
• Grey Leaf Monkey
  
• Red Leaf Monkey
• Long-tailed Macaque
• Pig-tailed Macaque
• Western Tarsier
• Slow Loris
• Bornean Pygmy Elephant
• Fresh water crocodile
• Reptiles and
• Amphibians

 

* Price from RM 16970 per person based on Twin Sharing for 2 persons for 14 Days staying and without my service at Danum Valley #

* Price from RM 12769 per person based on Twin Sharing for 4 persons for 14 Days staying and without my service at Danum Valley #


* Price from RM 14437 per person based on Twin Sharing for 2 persons for 13 Days staying at Tabin Wildlife Reserve #

* Price from RM 10121 per person based on Twin Sharing for 4 persons for 13 Days Tabin Wildlife Reserve #



Price Valid until March 2014. 

Profits would be channeled to Sabah Children's Cancer Society.



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Extension trips ~ Optional :

3 Days 2 Nights :

• Mantanani Island - For 3 Frigatebird species, Mantanani Scops-Owl, Pied and Grey Imperial Pigeon.

Bird Photography trips :

• Sepilok Forest Reserve / Kinabatangan River : 6 Days 5 Nights ~ Ex - Sandakan town
• Tabin Wildlife Reserve : 4 Days 3 Nights ~ Ex - Lahad Datu town
• Danum Valley : 5 Days 4 Nights ~ Ex - Lahad Datu town

Custom made birding itinerary also available upon request

Includes : English speaking bird guide, accommodations based on twin sharing, meals and transportation as stated.

Excludes : International airfares, travel insurance, camera and entrance fees and items of a personal nature.

For further information, pricing and specialized itinerary, contact :

Jason Bugay Reyes @ Azahari

Great Borneo Tours Sdn. Bhd.

Wisma Sabah, Lot 131, 8800
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo.

Cellphone : +60178205098
Fax : +6088-412120

Email : horukuru@gmail.com or horukuru@yahoo.com

Visit my other birding blog for latest sighting and news of birds and other wildlife in Sabah at;

http://horukuru.blogspot.com



Bird guides :

Azahari Reyes @ Jason aka horukuru's profile :

Working as a bird guide cum photographer based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah since 2006 with clients mostly from UK and Japan. An invited spoke person for Nikon EDG products under Nikon Malaysia and been involved in various bird surveys with Sabah Forestry Department and photography workshops mainly by Nikon Malaysia and Sabah Park. Currently as an ambassador for Swarovski Optik.

Pictures has been published in Sepilok Bird Book, Nikon Vision Japan website and promotional materials by Sabah Tourism Board mostly related with bird watching activities. In the process of publishing photographic bird book and coming up with photo exhibitions in Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.

Been to Philippines, Indonesia and England as an exhibitor for the bird festivals promoting birding market for Sabah under Sabah Tourism Board at the same time, took the opportunity to know more about birds on those places.

Member of Borneo 400 Club and specialized in Digiscoping ~ Capturing pictures through scope with DSLR and compact camera.

Preferred Nikon and Swarovski Optik equipments for birding and photography and Apple for pictures editing.

References :

• Nikon Vision Japan EDG website : http://www.nikon.com/products/sportoptics/edg/top/index.htm
• Borneo 400 Club website : http://borneobirds.com/borneo400

Hamit Suban's profile :

Working as a bird guide based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah since 2004 with clients mostly from UK and America. Been involved in various birds and mammals surveys with Sabah Forestry Department around Sabah.

Been to Philippines  as an exhibitor for the bird festivals promoting birding market for Sabah under Sabah Tourism Board and in the committee for the Borneo Bird Festival held yearly at Rainforest Discovery Centre.

Member of Borneo 400 Club and specialized in Digiscoping ~ Capturing pictures through scope with DSLR and compact camera.

Preferred Nikon equipments for birding and photography and Apple for pictures editing.

Reference :

• Borneo 400 Club website : http://borneobirds.com/borneo400