Welcome to
Sandakan 🌿
Wildlife & Nature
Be there an hour before the feeding times at 1000 am and 1500 pm daily. A place where rescued Orangutans 🦧 being rehabilitated.
28 locals recommend
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Jalan SepilokBe there an hour before the feeding times at 1000 am and 1500 pm daily. A place where rescued Orangutans 🦧 being rehabilitated.
Opens daily from 0900 am to 1530 pm daily, located just opposite of the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. A place where rescued Sun Bears 🐻 being rehabilitated.
7 locals recommend
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Opens daily from 0900 am to 1530 pm daily, located just opposite of the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. A place where rescued Sun Bears 🐻 being rehabilitated.
Perfect for birders and nature lovers. Discover the beauty of Bornean Rainforest through their Plant Discovery Garden, Canopy Walkway, and trails within the reserve.
Night walks are available upon request.
12 locals recommend
Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
Jalan FabiaPerfect for birders and nature lovers. Discover the beauty of Bornean Rainforest through their Plant Discovery Garden, Canopy Walkway, and trails within the reserve.
Night walks are available upon request.
Home to millions of swiftlets and bats. Birds’ nest collecting is done usually between February and August. You will need to make prior arrangements for exploring the more challenging Simud Putih which calls for more serious caving.
Gomantong Caves
Home to millions of swiftlets and bats. Birds’ nest collecting is done usually between February and August. You will need to make prior arrangements for exploring the more challenging Simud Putih which calls for more serious caving.
Traveler advice
Getting around
E-hailing 🚘
It's more convenient (and usually much cheaper) to get e-hailing transportation (such as Grab or MyCar) around Sandakan. The apps can be easily downloaded from Google's PlayStore or Apple's AppStore.
Useful phrases
Thank You
Terima Kasih
Useful phrases
You're welcome
Sama-sama
Useful phrases
Where's the toilet?
"Tandas?" (Toilet?)