Birding tours at Tambunan Rafflesia Centre, Kinabalu National Park, Sepilok Forest Reserve, Kinabatangan River and Danum Valley Forest Reserve
Tours available in 2017-2030.
Custom made trips also available.
Day 1 - 5: Tambunan Rafflesia Centre and Kinabalu Park
Custom made trips also available.
Day 1 - 5: Tambunan Rafflesia Centre and Kinabalu Park
Depart early to Tambunan Rafflesia Centre for Mountain Barbet, Bornean Bulbul and Bornean Barbet. Stay at Padi View Resthouse for 2 nights, Tambunan and continue to Kinabalu Park for another 2 nights. This is one of the best places in Borneo to search for the endemic such as the Whitehead’s Trogon, Broadbill and Spiderhunter. Early start in the morning at Power Station for species that is confined to the montane forest such as Mountain Blackeye. Visit includes Mt. Alab and Mt. Trusmadi bird hides for other forest species such as Bulwer's Pheasant, Bornean Banded Pitta and Crested Partridge. Overnight.
Type of accommodations:
Standard
- The Cottage Hotel http://www.thecottagehotel.com.my (breakfast)
- Padi View Resthouse https://web.facebook.com/padiview
Other option: Deluxe
- Kinabalu Pine Resort http://kinabalupineresort.com (breakfast and dinner)
Whitehead's Trogon
Whitehead's Broadbill
Whitehead's Spiderhunter
Fruithunter
Mountain Serpent Eagle
Bulwer's Pheasant
Mt. Trusmadi Bird Hide
Day 5 - 7: Telupid and Sepilok Forest Reserve ~ Breakfast
2 hours drive to Telupid for the Bornean Peacock-Pheasant and Blue-banded Pitta. Required to walked for 1.5 KM from the village to the bird hide. Drive to Sepilok late in the afternoon. Check in to Sepilok Bed & Breakfast and birding at Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok. Overnight. Main highlights are the Bornean Bristlehead, Violet Cuckoo and Rufous-collared Kingfisher.
Type of accommodations:
Standard
Other option: Deluxe
Standard
- Sepilok Bed & Breakfast http://www.sepilokbednbreakfast.com.my/ (breakfast)
Other option: Deluxe
- My Nature Resort https://sitoursborneo.com/web/accommodations/my-nature-resort/ (breakfast and dinner)
Bornean Peacock-Pheasant
Blue-banded Pitta
Telupid Bird Hide
Day 7 - 9: Kinabatangan River (Sukau Village) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive to
Type of accommodations:
Basic
- Sukau Greenview Lodge https://www.sukaugreenview.net/ (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Standard
- Borneo Nature Lodge http://www.borneonaturelodge.com.my/lodge.cfm (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Rhinoceros Hornbill
Lesser Fish Eagle
White-fronted Falconet
Oriental Darter
Day 9 - 12: Danum Valley Forest Reserve or Tabin Wildlife Reserve - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Type of accommodations:
Borneo Rainforest Lodge http://www.borneonaturetours.com/www/brl_default.aspx (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Deluxe
- Standard
Tabin Rainforest Lodge https://tabinrainforestlodge.com (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Deluxe
Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC)
- Standard Resthouse (no air-conditioning room) (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Striped Wren-Babbler
Blue-headed Pitta
Malaysian Blue Flycatcher
View of the rainforest of Sabah
Blue-headed Pitta
Day 14: Kota KinabaluDay 13-14: Tawau
Few hours drive to Tawau Hills Park for the Blue-banded Pitta bird situated around 1 KM from the office.
Stay at Blue-sentral Hotel
Depart to Lahad Datu airport after lunch for flight back to Kota Kinabalu. Upon arrival in Kota Kinabalu, transfer to Shangrila Kota Kinabalu Hotel. End of tours.
Type of accommodation:
Standard
Standard
- Shangrila's Hotel https://www.shangrila-kk.com/
- Gaya Centre Hotel https://www.facebook.com/GayaCentreHotel
- 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
- Salt water Crocodile
Bornean Pygmy Elephants
Extension trips ~ Optional :
3 Days 2 Nights :
- Mantanani Island - 3 species of Frigatebirds, Mantanani Scops-Owl, Pied and Grey Imperial Pigeon.
Custom made birding itinerary also available upon request
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
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Tel : +60178205098
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;
https://jasonbugayreyes.blogspot.com
Bird guide:
Jason Bugay Reyes profile :
Working as a bird guide in Sabah and currently represents Swarovski Optik, Austria as an ambassador in promoting bird watching activity in Sabah.
Images were published in Sepilok Bird Book, Nikon Vision Japan, Swarovski Optik Austria and promotional materials by Sabah Tourism Board mostly related with bird watching. Involved with Radio Televisyen Malaysia Kota Kinabalu (RTM) for documentary regarding birds in Sabah titled Sayap Borneo and were aired in November 2014
A member of Borneo 400 Club and visited Philippines and England as an exhibitors 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 and nature on those places.
Specialized in Digiscoping ~ A concept of taking pictures and videos through Spotting scopes connected with compact camera and DSLR by Nikon. Preferred Nikon, Swarovski Optik and Think Tank Photo equipments for birding and photography with Apple machines for pictures editing.
Other interest includes Sport Photography mostly in rugby and extreme sports
References:
Bird guide:
Jason Bugay Reyes profile :
Working as a bird guide in Sabah and currently represents Swarovski Optik, Austria as an ambassador in promoting bird watching activity in Sabah.
Images were published in Sepilok Bird Book, Nikon Vision Japan, Swarovski Optik Austria and promotional materials by Sabah Tourism Board mostly related with bird watching. Involved with Radio Televisyen Malaysia Kota Kinabalu (RTM) for documentary regarding birds in Sabah titled Sayap Borneo and were aired in November 2014
A member of Borneo 400 Club and visited Philippines and England as an exhibitors 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 and nature on those places.
Specialized in Digiscoping ~ A concept of taking pictures and videos through Spotting scopes connected with compact camera and DSLR by Nikon. Preferred Nikon, Swarovski Optik and Think Tank Photo equipments for birding and photography with Apple machines for pictures editing.
Other interest includes Sport Photography mostly in rugby and extreme sports
References:
- Swarovski Optik: https://www.swarovskioptik.com/int/en/birding
- Borneo 400 Club: http://borneobirds.com/borneo400