15 Days Birding And Bird Photography Tours In Sabah, Borneo

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

* Next Departure On 13th - 27th February 2012 ~ Tabin Wildlife Reserve Only

* Next Departure On 12th - 26th March 2012 ~ Tabin Wildlife Reserve Only

* Next Departure On 14th - 28th April 2012 ~ Tabin Wildlife Reserve Only

* Next Departure On 14th - 28th May 2012 
* Next Departure On 1st - 15th September 2012

* Next Departure On 24th September - 8th October 2012

* Next Departure On 26th October - 9th November 2012

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

Depart early 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 :

• Mt Kinabalu Heritage Resort & Spa http://www.mountkinabaluheritageresort.com.my/index.html
• Shangrila Kota Kinabalu http://www.kkshang.com
  

 

Day 5 - 7 : Sepilok Forest Reserve

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 : 

• 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 : Standard

• Sukau Greenview Bed & Breakfast http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298306-d1893195-Reviews-Sukau_Greenview_Bed_Breakfast-Sabah.html

Other options : 

• Borneo Nature Lodge http://www.borneonaturelodge.com.my/lodge.cfm
• Bilit Rainforest Lodge http://tropicalg.com/bilit_rainforest_lodge.html

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 Borneo Rainforest Lodge and spend the next 6 days birding in this beautiful reserved. 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 accommodations : Borneo Rainforest Lodge http://www.borneonaturetours.com/www/brl_default.aspx

• Standard
• Deluxe

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

• Standard

 

Day 13 : Kota Kinabalu

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

• Shangrila Kota Kinabalu Hotel http://www.kkshang.com/

Day 14 : Tambunan Rafflesia Centre

Drive to Tambunan Rafflesia Centre located at the south of Sabah for other endemic of Borneo such as Bornean and Mountain Barbet, Black-breasted Fruit-hunter and Bornean Bulbul. Lunch served at local restaurant. On the way back, visit Lok Kawi beach and Likas Lagoon for waterbirds. Overnight at Shangrila Kota Kinabalu Hotel.

Day 15 : Manukan Island

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 17873 per person based on Twin Sharing for 2 persons #
* Price from RM 14500 per person based on Twin Sharing for 4 persons #
* Price from RM 12500 per person based on Twin Sharing for 6 persons # 



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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.
• Labuan Island - Mainly for relaxing at one of the hotel and visit to War Memorial Park and a bit of garden birding at Botanical Park. Good place for cheap liquors and chocolates.

Short trips :

• Tambunan Rafflesia Centre / Kinabalu National Park : 4 Days 3 Nights ~ Ex - Kota Kinabalu city
• Sepilok Forest Reserve / Kinabatangan River : 4 Days 3 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
Tel : +6088-262428
Fax : +6088-262429

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