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THE ORANG UTANS
The Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre,
the worlds largest Orang Utan Sanctuary, is situated about
25 km west of Sandakan. This much documented and world renown
centre rehabilitates Orang Utans rescued from captivity and
those orphaned and displaced by logging activities until they
are fit to be released for independent life in their natural
habitat. For Orang Utan
tours click here.
SUKAU : PROBOSCIS MONKEYS
The village of Sukau is accessible by both river and road
from Sandakan. This settlement of Orang Sungei, literally
meaning river people is surrounded by a secondary forest which
has become a natural sanctuary of
various wildlife species, including elephants and Orang Utans.
Most distinctive are the strange Proboscis Monkeys (Nasalis
Larvatus), a species unique to Borneo and which is particularly
abundant in the swamps of the lwor Kinabatangan. Moving in
groups of up to twenty or more, these placid vegetarians always
sleep next to water. They can always be found when searched
along the river-banks from a boat, either in the late afternoon
before they retire for the night or in the early morning before
they move off in search of food.
TURTLES
The Turtle Islands Park, lying about 40 km off Sandakan comprises
a group of three beautiful, exotic and unspoilt natural islands.
The boat ride will take about an hour. One of the islands,
Selingan, has all the basic needs such as accommodation and
restaurant, is the main island in the group to see where the
Green Turtle comes to lay eggs all year round. Watching the
process of laying eggs and returning the hatchlings to the
sea is possible here.
We would encourage clients looking to relax at the end of
a tour in Sabah, or interested in seeing turtles to visit
Lankayan [see dive section ] rather than Turtle Island. Same
number of turtles - better facilities and diving.
Also note :
WHALE SHARKS
Every March, April and May for the last four years Whale Sharks
have been seen and photographed at Lankayan. We make no additional
charge for accommodation and diving during this period but
early booking is advised.
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