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Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary
Set in the lush 4,300-hectare Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, the Centre is the world’s largest sanctuary for the Orang Utans. Some 25km from Sandakan, this shelter houses orphaned and once illegally confined primates. They are rehabilitated until able to go back to living in the wild. The best time to visit is during feeding time from 10.00 am to 2.30pm when the primates emerge from the forest.
Gomantong Caves
The two caves, Simud Hitam and Simud Puteh, home to thousands of swiflets are situated south of Sandakan Bay. Harvesters climb networks of rattan ladders and ropes to get to the nests of the swiftlets, a priced delicacy. The stalactite and stalagmite within the caves are also interesting.
Kinabatangan River
Sabah’s longest river, the Kinabatangan River, is a great place for spotting wildlife. One of the most famous is the proboscis monkey with its pendulous nose. You may also be able to spot other fascinating creatures such as the orang utans, macaques, elephants, clouded leopards, hornbills, crocodiles, civet cats, otters and a great variety of birds. River safaris can be arranged.
Poring Hot Springs
The Poring Hot Springs, about 39km from the Kinabalu Park headquarters has open-air hot sulphur baths set amidst a landscaped garden.
The hot sulphur bath reputedly has curative properties. You can also visit the Orchid garden that contains a wide selection of the local species, or make you way across the tree top canopy walkway.
