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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
2-3 hoursSepilok area
This sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates orphaned orangutans in a protected forest reserve. Visitors can watch the primates feed from viewing platforms.
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Nearby Conservation Attractions
Pair your river safari with a visit to Sandakan's wildlife sanctuaries.
Most travelers pass through Sandakan or Sepilok before heading to the Kinabatangan River. You can easily add nearby conservation centers to your itinerary. Visit these sanctuaries in the morning before your lodge transfer, or stop at limestone caves on the drive back.
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Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
1-2 hoursNext to Sepilok
Located right next to Sepilok, this facility rescues the world's smallest bears from captivity. The center provides forest enclosures to help them safely rehabilitate. You can combine this visit with Sepilok on the same morning before heading to your river lodge.
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Gomantong Caves
1.5 hoursRoad to Sukau
This massive limestone cave system sits just off the main road to Sukau. The caves are famous for immense bat colonies and edible swiftlet nests. Many 3D2N lodge packages include a stop here on the drive back to Sandakan after your cruise.
Cave and Cruise Combo
Sandakan: Gomantong Cave Echoes and Kinabatangan Cruise10 h 4.6 (17)from $150
