BORNEO, MALAYSIA
The lower Kinabatangan wildlife sanctuary is like an open wildlife safari park. It is only 26,103 hectares in size but within this tiny area, is a great variety of flora and fauna, endemic to Borneo. The Sukau Rainforest Lodge nestles on the banks of the Kinabatangan River, that runs through the sanctuary and is home to many of Borneo's magnificent wildlife.
Built in the traditional architectural style, native to the Malaysian jungle, Sukau Rainforest Lodge offers newly renovated rooms in lodges constructed on elevated stilts, protecting it from heavy seasonal floods. It is reached by a two and half hour journey by boat from Sukau, which adds to the overall jungle experience. The lodge is tastefully designed and has 20 rooms which have been recently refurbished.
The care for the environment and support for the local community is at the heart of this Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Many of the staff is employed from local villages, the supplies are bought from local shops, the river boats and all lodge repairs are undertaken by local craftsmen. The big plus is that it uses electric boats – they are silent and offer a better chance of seeing wildlife and of course they are friendly to the environment.
Amenities
Bar/PubConciergeDisabled FacilitiesFamily RoomGardenLibraryMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableSukau Rainforest Lodge BORNEO, MALAYSIA
Stay Sukau Rainforest Lodge in Borneo has 20 lodges on elevated stilts. All rooms have jungle view and feature King Size or Twin beds and bathrooms with standard shower with hot water. All rooms are equipped with energy saving inverter air-conditioners. Being an eco-lodge, there is no air-conditioning but there is a ceiling fan and the room cools easily if you leave your windows open. Each room has a sitting area, where you can sit in the afternoon and listen to the sounds of hornbills and gibbons or see monkeys in the jungle.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge, but there are no specific facilities available. There is lot to do for children above 8 years age and learn from the experts at the lodge.
Dine ‘Melapi’, the house restaurant at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge, serves meals, blending traditional recipes with modern tastes. All ingredients are locally sourced for the preparation of meals. The Gecko Lounge Bar serves a selection of fine wines, liqueurs, spirits, beers and soft drinks.
Relax Sukau Rainforest Lodge has Halia Spa using traditional massages to refreshing facials. Although, small in size, it has experienced therapists so it’s worth checking their Spa Menu and giving a try.
Experience There is a lot do while staying at Sukau River Lodge. In the day, take jungle trek and guided nature walks. In the evenings, there are often presentations or take part in evening nature walks looking for nocturnal creatures. The Menanggol, a small tributary of the great Kinabatangan is where you see a variety of birds, snakes, monkeys and if lucky – the elephants and orangutans. The Oxbow lakes give the perspective of the type of habitat found at the lower Kinabatangan.
Location Sukau Rainforest Lodge is located near Sandakan on the banks of the Kinabatangan River at the heart of Borneo rainforest.
Getting There International flights arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan takes 45 minutes. The overland trip from Sandakan to Sukau covers 135 kilometres where 42 kilometres is on gravel road passing through palm oil plantations. The journey will take approximately 2 hours including a short 5 minutes boat ride from Sukau jetty to Sukau Rainforest Lodge.
When to go A good time to travel to Borneo is between March and September/October, even though Southwest monsoon brings in short burst of showers between May to July. Showers usually occur on the upper slopes in the afternoon while Mount Kinabalu has its own climate. The driest season runs from April to October but even during this season, a good raincoat is a must. The heaviest rainfall generally occurs between October and January and the lowest in between February and April.
Destination
Western, Borneo
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