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

Begin your adventure with a transfer from Sandakan Airport or surrounding hotels at 09:30 Hrs - 10:30 Hrs. 

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

Brace for a thrilling two-hour drive on a rugged gravel road that leads deep into the heart of Deramakot Forest Reserve. 

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

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

Check-in at the park’s chalet and unwind until dinner. 

Embark on a 2-hour 4x4 night safari to explore the forest's nocturnal wonders with a specialist guide. 

Meals : Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Deramakot Forest Reserve

Day 2 - Deramakot Forest Reserve

Wake up early for a 4x4 dawn drive, discovering wildlife amidst the misty rainforest. 

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the dining hall before leisure time in the morning. 

Set out on a late afternoon 4x4 drive, increasing your chances of wildlife sightings. 

After dinner, depart for another 4x4 night drive to spot nocturnal creatures before retiring for the night. 

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

Day 3 - Deramakot Forest Reserve / Overland Telupid / Sandakan

Take a final morning stroll to spot wildlife in the rainforest surroundings. 

Enjoy breakfast at the dining hall and leisure time until departure at 08:30 Hrs. 

Return to Sandakan around 14:00 Hrs, marking the end of 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 
  • Recommended flight details: Click Here
  • 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.