If you are staying in the area you have to come here. Lots of orangutans to see at feeding time. We stayed by the feeding platform after the feeding finished and the crowds dispersed and more orangutans came to visit and we had the place to ourselves. The price for entry was 30RM per person and it is cash only! The place is quite small so it’s easy to get around. You stick to the raised wooden walkways which can be slippy especially after rain so wear sensible shoes. The staff seemed really disengaged and quite unfriendly. Many were sat on their phones ignoring guests. There were areas of the nursery we wouldn’t have known we could go to without exploring ourselves and again all staff hiding behind a desk on their phones so no info. There are Covid rules still in place for the safety of the orangutans. You are expected to wear a mask at all times indoors and outdoors and there are some seemingly random areas taped off. Hopefully this will improve soon and the staff will get more used to having visitors again.

What a wonderful experience to see these incredible and threatened primates in action. We learned a lot and thought the set up was very respectful of the animals. We went twice - afternoon is less crowded. Quite different each time.

Amazing experience and I love how all the animals are free to move around such a big place! I suggest you also take time to walk slowly and look for small creatures, I saw some that I found very interesting and pretty! (If you are into that of course) We went in the morning and then again in the afternoon and it was a different experience.

If you have never seen an orangutan, here is such a place to come. Its not like a zoo where there are tons of animals on display for humans; it's more like we are visitors to their home. So take it as such. We'll maintained walkways and a good number of trained staff make this place a good place to visit.

Basically guaranteed up close encounters with Orangutans. No fences, but felt safe with staff presence and all rehabilitated orangutans amidst the jungle on the walkways. Feeding times are a must! Did see one of them from the carpark though, just 10m away. Great information area too.

Loved it. Come early, little before 9 am. You can’t take any bag or water bottles with you , they give you a locker to put them in. And then enjoy the orangutan. They are so beautiful.

Went there around 2.30pm. The feeding time is 3 pm. The open air area only have one orang Utan came. But the nursery have more than 15 orang Utan came. So better go to the nursery area. Can watch from a aircond room.

Entrance fee is only RM5.00 per adult. There are two parts where you can watch the Orang Utan. One outdoor where you can watch they eat during feeding time (10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) And one from the air conditioned room where you can watch Orang Utan that are under the specific age in the nursery behind the glass. There’s locker provided for bags. On our way from watching the Orang Utan eating to the nursery we were stopped by the staff because the OU is passing by the walkway, were lucky to experience that but not captured in photo here

I try to find wild Orangutan in Kinabatangan river but no luck to see them in wild. This is the best place to see orangutan in short distance. The staff all friendly from ticket counter, locker and along the track. They give me a lot of explanation about Orangutan that i never knew before. All you need is just start the conversation with them. Thank you for amazing experiences.

Great conservation project with great execution. This place rescues orangutans that have been displaced due to deforestation. Yes, this problem could have been avoided but kudos to the ORC for doing something. This isn't a zoo, the objective of this place is not for tourists to see orangutans. During feeding times though, if you're lucky, you'll see some - most from the nursery, sometimes wild ones from the area We saw one wild dominant male who must have smelled the food.

This is If course a good cause. But I do Not get the Hype around it. It is cute to See them eat but it is very overcrowded by tourists. It is a nice surrounding forest. But you should Not go there only for the Monkeys.

Such a cool experience to be amongst the orangutan! Then to have the other species of monkey come up too was awesome and a surprise. Lovely setting in the forest. Great staff. 10/10 would recommend.

A must see on your visit. Time your visit to the feedings to best experience the orang utans. We were lucky to see a mother with her baby. The sun bears were fun also. I wish the staff had done more to explain the rehabilitation process as it would make the visit even better.

Excellent, only word i can describe this place. We saw loads of Orangutans, feeding, etc, a truley remarkable experience. This place does a fantastic job for the Orangutans.

Highly recommend! The staff are fantastic at running this rehabilitation Centre and it is clear they have the orangutans best interest at heart as well as allowing the public to enjoy seeing them feed. It is safe, controlled and calmly done. It is a short guided experience to allow the monkeys their own time and not be overwhelmed by tourists. Watch from a far and be respectful and you’ll have a great time seeing these amazing animals.

A good place for those who have not seen orangutans before. This centre maintains a strict distancing between visitors and the animals for good reasons. You need luck to see more of them during your visit especially when the weather is hot.we were very lucky to come across a mother orangutan with her baby who unexpectedly appeared in front of us as we’re leaving the park. It’s an unforgettable experience!

First time here. Came during the feeding hour at 3pm, made it just in time. Wished we came a little earlier to have more time walking around the platforms. Lucky to see the orangutan 🦧 and if you just slow down along the way, there are tiny worlds on the railings too

A must see when in Sepilok!!! CASH ONLY - nearest atm is 15 minutes drive. Make sure you come prepared. Feeding time is at 10AM and 3PM. You can attend both feedings with the same ticket.

Very nice place, there are 2 viewing platforms where you will surely see some playful and cute sun bears. I am a huge fan of the work these guys are doing, thanks for protecting the Bears! Your visit surely helps raise awareness and funds to helping them.

The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is nothing short of extraordinary. Their dedication to the welfare and conservation of Bornean sun bears is truly commendable. Visiting this center was not just an eye-opening experience but also a heartwarming one. Witnessing the rescued sun bears thriving in their natural-like environment and learning about the conservation efforts was inspiring. The knowledgeable staff are passionate about their work and eager to share their insights, making the visit not only educational but also deeply engaging. It's evident that they are making a significant impact on the preservation of this endangered species. Furthermore, the BSBCC's commitment to research and public awareness is crucial in fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges these bears face and why their conservation is imperative. For anyone interested in wildlife conservation and the protection of these incredible creatures, a visit to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is an absolute must. It's an experience that will leave you with a profound appreciation for the beauty of nature and the importance of our role in its preservation.

Wow! An absolute MUST when you're in Sandakan. I recommend visiting from 9am-3:30pm while they're open and ducking over to the orangutan sanctuary at 10am and 3pm to watch the monkey feeding. The sunbear conservation centre was one of my absolute favourite places I've visited in SEA. The bears are so ridiculously cute and you can tell they're very well loved and taken care of. The entire staff/animal handlers are extremely kind and knowledgeable about each and every bear as well as sun bears in general. The founder, Dr. Wong Siew Te, was even there answering questions and sharing his enthusiasm about these majestic animals. You can really really tell how passionate, knowledgeable, and inspired he is by these animals. It's such an amazing thing to know that these bears are safe now. There are two viewing platforms where you can see these bears from many different angles. They also tend to hang out around platforms so you'll have no problem seeing them! I also recommend checking out the gift shop, I was able to mail my family a post card directly from here and picked up some cute stickers and a tote! Also note that they accept card payment for entry/the shop! (: enjoy!

An hour is plenty of time to visit. It's quite small. Even if you only have 30 minutes, definitely go!!! That is enough time to see them. In the first enclosure the 3 bears were easy to see. We went in the afternoon. One was active. We did see another sleeping in a tree and glimpses of a couple of others in the farthest enclosure. The video in the information center was interesting and well done. We are residents of Johor so with our work pass visa we got the resident rate. Same at the Rainforest Discovery Center. Not that we mind the foreign price (although we do pay Malaysia taxes) because the prices aren't high for what you get to see and how well done the wildlife refuges are.

I understand why the center was established and there which is good to see, however being there felt like being in a zoo unfortunately. The bears are in large fenced enclosures which you can view from platforms above. They walk around like a zoo on dirt grounds, yet I remind myself they are handled better there than their previous owners. I would visit if you’re in the area.

We saw 9 or 10 of 19 sun bears they have. Some call it a zoo, but zoo animals does not have such large nature cages, this is in the jungle. I love this place and that they try to save the sun bears, thank you for doing this. We were there at feeding time, interesting to see them eat, and a monkey came and stole fruit from a sun bear.

Managed to see quite a number of the cute sun bears during my visit. There's no fixed feeding time so it was pure luck that that the bears were being fed when we arrived at 11.30am. Even after eating the sun bears were quite active despite the afternoon heat. There are 2 well built platforms to view the sun bears which are connected by a skywalk. There's also a guide at each platform to help you spot the bears and answer any questions. Prices are high for foreigners at 50 ringgit a person but you are contributing to the conservation of these beautiful animals.

Nice experience, you can really read and learn a lot about them there. They are doing a good thing, but you can see that some bears are stressed but it might be from before they were rescued. I liked the names and descriptions of all the bears and you can see they released two who were buddies in the sanctuary together, I found that so extremely beautiful and cute. There is not a specific feeding time but I got lucky when I was there it was at about 10.30. I liked it, the bears are really special and cute and you can learn quite a lot also.

What a great experience! Well worth the 31.80 ringgit they charge foreign visitors. We spent almost 2 hours here. At the start they have a series of well produced videos documenting a lot of the work the BSBCC has done for these bears. I'm not sure why some people are complaining about how far away the bear are (this isn't supposed to be a zoo after all) because it definitely wasn't true for my visit. Some of the bears we're less than 10 meters away. Even the bears further back in the different areas were still easy enough to see. They even had a couple telescopes set out so you could see them up close. The facility is very nice and I saw many other animals and interesting insects along the way. This was just as much fun as the orangutan sanctuary!

Well I was expecting to see Them more ( as I only saw 3of them ), and then they hide. They of course are nice , but definitely will never go again. But yes it’s worth to see one time in your life :::)) if u are so fare 🤭

This was a really lovely experience to see the sun bears up close. You can do the whole centre in less than half an hour as it is quite small but up to you if you spend as much time as you want at the two observation decks. Make sure to come between 10:30-11:30 as that is the feeding time and is a lot more interesting to see them eating than sleeping. The atmosphere is also very peaceful. I wouldn’t come a long distance to see it by itself but in addition to the orang-utan’s sanctuary it’s worth doing.

A great place to see how Bornean sun bears are saved from animal abuse and conserved and protected in one place. You can walk around in the dense rainforest and observe how the sunbears live. Located just next to Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre.

My first visit to BSBCC was a wonderful experience. It’s definitely a must-visit spot in Sandakan. I was filled with excitement to see the Sun Bears up close, and I was delighted to find that they are all healthy and well taken care of. During my visit, I was lucky to witness the zookeeper feeding the bears, and it was heartwarming to see how peacefully they ate. The bears even shared their food with the monkeys. While I was there, I learned about the history of BSBCC and gained a lot of knowledge about Sun Bears. I was also excited to see that they are looking for volunteers to help care for the Sun Bears. This is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss! If you plan to visit, remember to wear a hat because it can get quite hot due to many open viewing areas. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes too, as there are some stairs to climb to reach the bear viewing areas. I hope BSBCC continues to be well-maintained, and all the bears stay healthy. So, if you’re in Sandakan, make sure to stop by and enjoy this unique experience!

This place is amazing. Ah-maz-ing. First of all, it accepts card, as opposed to the orangutan centre right across the parking lot. Second of all, there are placards all around the walkways on sun bears, so there’s a ton of info to read (in Malay and English) as you stroll around. The feedings are random, not like the orangutans, which kind of stinks, but also means you don’t have a massive herd of people and it’s a much calmer atmosphere (at least when I was there earlier last week). And finally, I feel so privileged that the founder and CEO Dr. Wong, was on site and answered tons of questions and provided loads of detailed info on the sun bears. Myself and a few others were chatting with him for at least an hour. What a great man! He said he also does spay and neuter campaigns in the neighbourhood so even more kudos to him. The videos they show on the centre and Dr. Wong are educational and interesting to watch. AND THIS PLACE HAS RECYCLE BINS!!! 😍😍 Honestly, come here and adopt a sun bear!!

What a beautiful day I had looking at the Sun bears at the Borneo conservation area. These animals are fantastic to view while they stay in natural surroundings.

Watching the video to learn about what a this center doing. Respect their mission and kindness to protect Sun bears and protect the eco system of Borneo rainforest. If you are looking to seeing Sun bears only without knowing about their story, their mission, you might be disappointed because you might see a few Sun bears there after feeding sessions. And you can finish your visit with 30mins. My suggestion is watching the video to get information before or after seeing Sun bears . RM50 for entrance is hard to say expensive or not.,It depends on what are you looking for. I left 4 stars because of the difference of local and tourists fee, 10 compared with 50 and I really don’t know if there is a good reason doing that?

Really worth a visit. They do a lot to rehabilitate mistreated sunbears for a release into the wild, after years of preparation. The concept also means you're not guaranteed to see one or more sunbears but that simply speaks to the seriousness of what they're doing. The entrance fee of RM 50 for foreigners seems very affordable for the cause and their efforts. Little movie screening on their work at the entrance as well as a free cold water refill, true eco style.

I loved the experience and knowledge gained from this conservation centre. The sun bears are so cute and amazing to watch. There were informative signs up and great video explanations showing in the information centre. The staff were knowledgeable when I asked about the success of the releases back into the wild. It really sounds like they are doing great work here to help. They also offer free water re-fills which is brilliant as I didn't have to buy another plastic bottle :) I wish them all the best for more success rehabilitations in the future

Well worth the trip and it is quite heart breaking but also rewarding to read the stories about the sun bears and how a lot of them were illegally sold to be pets or used as a delicacy. No set feeding time but they had a feeding at 11.30am when we were there. Though the feeding wasn’t needed as the sun bears were well within sight. Small place with 2 viewing platforms, I think we were out in 45 minutes. You can also purchase postcards and international postage for cheap (RM1.5) in their souvenir shop.

Struggling how to rate this place if I’m honest. The sanctuary is actually an undeveloped area of a palm oil plantation that has seemingly destroyed the majority of the animals natural habitat and is now profiting from the few remaining monkeys by charging entry. You can access the site by car only. You arrive to the plantation and pay 60RM each for entry which is considerably more than the far more worthy Orangutan and Sunbear rehabilitation centres. Card payments are accepted. Aside from the viewing platform there is very little else to do. From the map it looks like a large walkable resort but it is actually a working plantation and you wouldn’t want to spend the day exploring. From the platform we did see a large hornbill and a number of eagles. At feeding time the workers dump a large bucket of bread on the platforms to attract the proboscis monkeys. We saw many and they are absolutely amazing creatures. It was incredible to see them up close. I loved the animals but the attraction itself was sad and I wouldn’t recommend it to others. It would be much better to visit these animals in their natural environment or to visit the other sanctuaries in Sepilok that are working hard to protect Borneo and the animals that live here.

Very cool place to hang out and see the Proboscis Monkey's. I didn't even know what a Proboscis Monkey was till coming to Borneo! What cool creatures, very smart too. We arrived early afternoon and we were just in time for a feeding, the man threw a bunch of bananas and other fruits to start and then eventually let them have more as more monkeys came to the platform. Some of the monkeys were very personable and interested in us, some were very skittish and less sure about what were doing watching them eat. Our time slot wasn't very busy and there were many Monkey's around, defiantly more than I thought. I was impressed with the sanctuary and learnt more than I was expecting too.

I was a bit sceptical visiting this place after reading some of the bad reviews. But it was not a disappointing one. A good place for a close encounter. The monkeys are free to roam. There were many infants. This place has been operational for almost 20years. Yes, most of their natural habitats have been destroyed due to deforestation but if they do not feed these monkeys, they might go extinct. That’s the price we pay to become a developed country. If you prefer to see proboscis monkeys in their natural habitats, do a river cruise with sights of fireflies but don’t forget to bring binoculars to see the monkeys.

The monkey so cute. But the road there dissapointed. Not suitable for small car. Potential attraction if improve the road and plan for more activities. Last feeding time 430pm for check point B. Tickets RM15 per person.

Hard to express my feelings but I didn’t feel comfortable to see that proboscis monkeys are feeding like that then I left early. I was so ignorance to believe this is a sanctuary, but actually this place is belong to the palm plantation owners who destroyed the habitat of monkeys and other wildlife. They are now still make money from them by feeding them and sell the ticket for ignorance tourist like me. Such a disgusting business. So sad that I didn’t read the review before going . When talking to the driver, he revealed that the real owners behind of the plantation and “sanctuary“ are Chinese. Please don’t go there and support those kinds of people by our money. Return the wildlife to that poor but lovely creatures. And if you want to see proboscis monkeys in the wildlife, go to Kinabatangan River, at KOPEL, they did a good job on the reforestation and creating the habitat for orangutans, proboscis and other animals.

I was frustrated that communication via email was not easy. But the bus driver was nice man. He gave me information what I wanted to know which I couldn't get that from email. The website needs update. The staff don't care about neither monkeys and tourists. yes, for sure you can see monkeys, but their home had destroyed. They are not wild animal anymore... more like pets in ''wild''.

Its not a sanctuary but a privat park The rangers call them on purpose for the tourists and the monkeys come real close It's interesting to see, but be aware, no sanctuary but private park only for tourist attraction Entrance fee ist 60RM/pp

We got to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary from Sepilok with Mr.Abdul. He answerd many question about nature and Malaysian culture. He took us also to Kinabatangan River. We stopped everywhere we needed and every place we wanted to take a picture. We highly recommend to travel with him. Mr.Abdul contact: +601116695114, +601131515201, qayyumnasip1994@gmail com. We arrived into the Sanctuary to platform B around 12.00 pm so after feeding time. But we were very lucky, we saw the silver leaf monkeys there! They are so cute, friendly, calm and adorable 😍. They also came to us really close. Then we ate nice dinner in the local restaurant. After it we drove to platform A around 1.00pm. there were a lot of (more than 20 !) amazing proboscis monkeys. It was definitely worth to spend money and time there! It's better to take driver because the counter and platforms are very far from each other. We also didn't have internet connection there. So if we hadn't taken the driver we wouldn't have any options to come back even to Sepilok or anywhere.

Interesting place where to see proboscis monkeys close to you. Negative points: they feed monkeys with "no sugar" pancakes (as they said). Very poor info available for turists regarding monkeys, so apparantly no sign for rehab for these animals.

Animal cruelty at its smartest. A palm oil company has destroyed the habitat of these beautiful monkeys, and has now made a "sanctuary" where they feed these desperate monkeys bread. And I was so ignorant that I paid to see it. I was in tears after the first platform. Please, please, please don't support this horrific place. I hadn't researched it before going, and it honestly makes me feel sick that I supported this place with my money.

Amazing place, well worth going! We were at Platform B at around 1pm and we were the only ones there. Could already see the monkeys where we parked but they were a lot in very close proximity (within 5m), bring binoculars for the best experience! We were at platform A for the 2.30pm feeding, WOW the monkeys are already waiting well before 2.30pm. Great experience to see wild monkeys up close but could do with more information. Warning: the roads are absolutely atrocious and Internet connection is very limited. Price for foreigners is significantly marked up

Got to see monkeys eating fruits. Platform A feeding time is 9:30am and 2:30pm. While feeding timw at platform B is 11:30am and 4:30pm.

We went to the 2.30 feeding. Only 7 people showed up. Very good to see the proboscis and there were a lot of them. Very interesting to watch them. I recommend!

I love this place. I visited platform B and waiting for feeding time . There is a small cafe where you can order food to drink while waiting. Before feeding time, there was not a monkey, but when it approached the time, the monkeys gradually came. The monkey's face is very cute, I've never seen it before, there are small and big. The staff will continue to feed the base. We can walk to see every base. When the food runs out, the monkey will return to the forest.

Beware of very bad road condition, place have 2 platform not far from each other but the road to and in between at the point of non existence. Feeding time was interesting n monkeys just amazing. Whole place is just in the middle of palm tree plantation.

While it’s incredible to see the proboscis monkeys up close, the ethics of this establishment are definitely a gray area. They allow visitors to get too close and workers feed them ‘pancakes’, which even without the sugar, seem a far cry from food they would eat in the wild. The ticket price is high, and they are is no education or learning offered. You pay a high price to drive through their palm plantation to watch them feed the monkeys. While I was approaching platform B, one of the monkeys was startled and ran towards me at full speed. I felt very unsafe and worry for the children that were allowed to touch wild animals. These beautiful creatures are indeed endangered so I’m happy to see the land owners have elected to leave the forests and provide a protected place for them to live. Mixed feelings about the entire experience, a few changes to their practices would make the experiences safer for visitors and healthier for the animals.

A great place for birdwatching and animal spotting in general. You can see a lot both on the skywalk and walking on the ground. You can easily spend a whole day here! I’d highly recommend doing the night walk too as the guides have an incredible ability to spot wildlife. Note: it’s about a 20min walk from the orangutan and sun bear centre. During the day there are plenty of Grabs but at night there are none at all!

Had a good walk along the trails and climbed all the towers. Saw all giants of trees, plants and even a giant squirrel. Place well maintained. Keep it up👍🏻

This review is JUST for the night walk which is SO WORTH IT. I have a feeling the entrance free during the day is unjustified, as I freely wandered the plant garden right before the night walk. The 2 hour night walk is just fantastic. The guides’ eyes catch so many things us mere tourists would never see. Although the flying squirrel was too fast in flight to catch a photo of, seeing it was SO cool (despite waiting a half hour to do so). The adorable Western Tarsie though was the highlight of my evening (and potentially my whole Malaysia trip?!)

A perfect place for birdwatching, you can go to the top of hornbill tower to have the best view for the forest and the rare birds. If you love wildlife and nature, you can book a night walk session from 6pm-8pm for RM30 per person, a professional guide will bring you around and spot animals for you, we got lucky and saw slow loris, mouse-deer, tarsier, and red giant squirrel. The experience was slightly scary but very thrilling because it’s all dark and the only light source is from the guide’s torchlight. 10/10 would recommend!

I was fortunate to do a couple canopy walks at the Rainforest Discovery Centre, with one being an early morning that was a wonderful experience and one I won’t forget. It was so peaceful walking along the recently built canopy bridge and various towers that are high above the forest canopy listening to nature at its best, birds singing and flying around. If you’re there for the afternoon/evening look out for the flying squirrels around 6pm that are very cute and can fly great distances between the tree tops. Quite impressive creatures. Being a nature lover I could’ve walked the canopy bridges and towers every day for a week. Highly recommend the discovery center.

Go for the night tour!!! Bring torchlight,insect repellent,good shoes. Its really a good experience. Tourguide Jaulih had the best infrared eyes and he could spot the smallest insects even. Will come again if I am here.

Amazing experience, the RDC offers paths and hikes for everyone: from the canopy walk ("be a Skywalker" 😁) to broad and well maintained paved paths to little hikes meandering up and down the hills. Sadly, 8:30am was too late to see much in terms of wildlife, so go at sunrise. The canopy is an gigantic steel construction that blends in naturally with the jungle, and the views from the towers are breath taking. But it needs a bit of fresh paint in places...

We visited RDC three times during our stay in Sepilok. The first time we went on a night walk, which I signed up for via their website. The night walk was exceptional: we say flying squirrels, a western tarsier, 2 slow loris, a couple of snakes, and some interesting insects. The guides on the night walk were fantastic: we really could see that it was important for them that we saw as many animals as possible. The second time we spent the whole day here starting at 8 am and finishing at 5 pm. In the morning, we saw 3 different types of hornbills, including a rhinoceros hornbill. During the day we saw numerous squirrels, macaques, different birds and I was even bitten by a leech most probably while hiking the Kabili trail (I never saw the leech itself, only the results of its feast). The third time I went to the RDC in the morning and saw a couple of gibbons on the tree. Later on we also were very lucky to spot a pigmy squirrel which we initially thought was a lizard (yes, it was so small!). A lot of different colourful birds were seen around Birder's rest area. We also really liked the cafe in the grounds. The food was very good and really inexpensive, so we had a couple of meals there. We bought a couple of souvenirs from RDC's souvenir shop as well, they had quite a nice selection, especially considering that in Sandakan we didn't find any souvenir shops (only saw them inside the airport building eventually). I really recommend visiting RDC, especially in the morning (8 am - 10 am) and in the afternoon (after 3 pm), that's I guess when you have better chances of seeing wildlife. There are a lot of hiking trails, which we really enjoyed as well. The night walk here is a must: you are guaranteed to see flying squirrels and some other wildlife depending on your luck. Also, the entrance fee to RDC is only 20 MYR per person and the ticket is valid the whole day.

✨Recommended Such a rich place , u only need to buy tickets n enjoy the views ❤️ you can see a lot of things like trees and animals if u r lucky enough to see some rare species

Wildlife haven. Fair admission fees and the signages, foodplace and well-maintained toilets make the place very visitor-friendly. Go for the night walk and if you're lucky you will see the slow loris and western tarsier in action. If you're a birdwatcher, make sure to go in early (it usually gets quiet after 10am) and consider going deeper into the trails or hiring a guide to see your target species.

We had a blast. The rainforest looks amazing from the Skywalk. We saw a lot of Orang-Utans climbing in the trees and on the Skywalk. Even a very big female. But that does not happen everyday. Back in the ground you can enjoy paths thought the rainforest with some examples of huge trees. The flower Garden is nice as well.

Review is for both day visit (solo) and night walk (ranger-led group). This place is great. The suspended walkways are seriously impressive, I’ve never seen any so long, so high or so far reaching. They offer you a view of all the different layers of the rainforest and also include spiral-staired towers which you can climb even further (I think one is as high as 30 meters) or get down to the ground paths at regular intervals. You do need a good head for heights for the elevated walkways though! Because the place is so sprawling and with so many trails, it’s really easy to feel like you’re there on your own. E.G. the ‘Kingfisher Trail’ I didn’t see a single person! Magical. I hiked 0800-1100 one morning (you can choose which trail / how long you want to spend there), and the ticket office will give you a really handy map (keep it safe)! There aren’t maps in the jungle but there are trail-name signs which is handy. I also did the 1800-2000 night-time tour too. This is with sharp-eyed park rangers and around 8-10 persons per group and costs 30 MYR. Not for the faint-hearted as they’ll have you walking through the undergrowth. You can take a torch but you don’t need to, I didn't. On the night-time walk we saw flying squirrels, a scorpion, 2 snakes, a slow loris, frogs, spiders, bats, 2 Western Tasiers. Funnily enough I saw almost nothing by day so really happy I did the creepy night-time hike. Good footwear, water and insect repellent a must any time of day / night! Some numpy turned up in flip flops for the night time walk! Silly! Not advised in the natural habitat of snakes, scorpions and spiders (obviously)! There's a cafe there near the entrance and it was open (depending on your route you could stop there half-way) but I didn't enter so not sure on quality etc.

Nice to walked at night and spotted rainforest animals. You can see giant flying squirrels from the top of the trees and with luck and patience, you can see they are flying . Guides are nice and speak good English. There is a new canopy outside the center where you can listen to dogs and birds singing. Having a mini shop and restaurant outside. In my opinion, it better to have a day visit then wait 1 hour from 5pm-6pm outside to the night tour start, and you will have a full experience of the rainforest life. Of course, it depends on your schedule and health.

We went on the night tour - BE PREPARED. You will be hiking for the majority of it so bring enough water and wear proper footwear. I would recommend bringing a torch or be prepared to use your phone flashlight to illuminate your path as the two rangers use their torches to find animals. We called and booked our spots on the day. We went after rain and it was quite slippery and we unfortunately got bitten by fire ants too. For the first 1hr 45 mins we saw glimpses of the red squirrel, some insects and then the kingfisher and a turtle. However in the last 15 mins the ranger asked if we wanted to give a last shot at spotting the tarsier and just our luck we found it! Made the night tour so worth it. Be prepared that you may not see anything. Nevertheless it was a good opportunity to do a hike in the night with a guide.

We really enjoyed walking around the park and spent almost 3 hours here. Managed to get a Grab to and from the Banana Cafe in the morning. Would recommend wearing closed walking shoes, musquito spray and to bring water. There is a cafe where they sell water and some snacks for pretty cheap. We saw hornbills and flying squirrels, but you have to be quiet so you don't scare them away. Luckily it wasn't very busy when we were there on Sunday morning. The park looked clean and has some great walks and viewing towers. Very friendly lady at the ticket office. They also do a nightwalk, but that requires advance reservation.

Highly recommend! We almost didn’t go here and would have sorely missed out if we hadn’t. We saw hornbills chasing each other, a female orangutan and her baby, a viper up close and personal along with so many other birds. You could easily spend hours here walking along all the trails. An ABSOLUTELY MUST VISIT!

Very good experience. Amazing structure to walk around in the tree tops.

Place is pleasing to the eyes and there's a lot of place available to take picture. But the information outside looks like they aren't well maintained probably due to covid but that's fine

Very nice park and well maintained. Quite some historical facts in the museum. Also it is free. Very worth a visit.

Great memorial garden, well worth the visit! It’s hard to believe now that it was a prisoner of war camp. It’s very peaceful now but done well and allows you to reflect on the horrors that occurred there

nice place.free entrance.suitable for photoshoot and ootd.parking available

Sandakan is a historical town, and if you're interested in its past, this is the place for you to visit. It's a small park that used to be a POW camp during WW2 time. Though not much monuments, but tons of information that tells you almost everything you need to know. The place is well maintained and free entrance, but long pants are recommended as you'll be accompanied by mosquitoes 🦟🦟

Big part of history for every Sabahan. Lovely place to walk around too, well maintained place.

Short stroll around Memorial Park. New museum currently being built. Informative boards are dotted around the park. Tragic story of the c2,500 POWs that lost their lives in the camps and on the forced Death Marches. Definitely worth a visit.

was my 1st time visit to this place, very historic. right place to learn the history of sandakan and the death march story in detail.

Must see when in Sandakan! I'd say it's even more interesting than Sepilok Orangutan Centre, for which most people probably arrive. The park is well maintained with not only info boards but an actual mobile app for self-guided tour. Captivating stories and interesting history which, in my opinion, everyone should be aware of. 🙂

Didn’t know about this Memorial Park prior to coming to Sandakan but it would be truly a missed opportunity not to visit - particularly as an Australian. A beautiful area, fascinating memorial and very quite and peaceful.

On a pilgrimage to here as I lost a family member Henry Douglas Gardner at the POW camp in 1944. Very good small museum detailing life of camp. A respectful memorial to a harrowing time.

Sandakan Memorial Park is a poignant and essential site. The park's immaculate maintenance and respectful presentation provide a serene environment for reflection and learning. For Australians, in particular, it offers a deeply moving opportunity to connect with a crucial piece of history, highlighting the sacrifices made during a dark period.It's heartening to see the commendable efforts of Borneo in preserving this site, showcasing a profound respect and camaraderie towards Australia and England. The park serves as a testament to the enduring bonds forged through shared history and mutual respect. I was incredibly pleased to witness the ongoing commitment demonstrated by both locals and international visitors to honouring the memory of soldiers. Their experiences, which began and tragically often ended at this site, are remembered with the dignity and reverence they deserve. The Sandakan Memorial Park is not just a site of historical significance; it's a place of shared memory and enduring respect, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to understand the depths of shared human experiences across cultures.

Great memorial park to remember what was a troubled time in history. The strength of the human race shines brightest in its darkest hour.

It's a nice small part with enough to paint a decent picture to educate others about its history and purpose. My only problem was with the sign upon entry, which deterred me from staying longer than 10 minutes in pure fear of the dangerous animals that might frequent there. See attached photo

Historical park. Sacred, to hold the brutal history of what had happen here. Thanks for preserving the history

A really historical tour and very informative. Nice and well maintained park.

The information hut is under renovation ot would been nice that that info been put in office for now so people can still get some of the info while it's under reno.

After attending my brother-in-law's occasion, we decided to visit this place as it is nearby from our homestay. Firstly, this place is so peaceful that you can see a few local people walk and jog, enjoying the green of the park. Secondly, while enjoying the green, we must not forget this place has witnessed sacrifices, sufferings and pain of prisoners of war (POW) as well as humanity (when locals decided to help the POW). For someone who is keen on history, this is the right place for you.

Worth the time to take a detour to the Gomantong Caves and surrounding area. The caves themselves are beautiful to look at and explore however take a face mask as the bat and bird excrement smell is a tad over bearing. Take time to explore the surrounding boardwalks as well and see the monitors, dragon flies and we were fortunate enough to find an Orangutan on the drive into the caves.

Don't miss this if you are leaving Sukau, this cave is on the way if you are heading back to Sandakan. The walk to the cave is like less than 10mins and the loop isn't big. This place is definitely not for anyone who's afraid of cockroaches or had serious hygiene requirements. Lotsa guonooooo. The bird nest pickers work in Apr after Raya in which we met a few nice abang who directed us around. Note that there are quite alot of dogs at the entrance and at the cave.

I’m giving a 1 star so that this will get some attention. Tried visiting the cave two days ago…only to be informed on arrival that it was closed. It has been close since 3 years ago - likely during mco. This is due to the bridge not being safe anymore for visitors. So, it’s close till further notice. So. Instead we tried going to another cave nearby - Agop Batu Tulug Cave. Still interesting and the security guy was very friendly and informative.

It is not a dark cave, I didn't use my torch. The cave is high, but not very long, at least the part for the tourists. There are many amenities for the workers getting the swiftlets' nests and unfortunately also some trash and coacroches. You can climb up to see the view around, but it is 3 times the strairs from the picture. It would be very interesting to get more information about the workers and heir life. There are quite a few houses there and some people living there their normal lives. It is a nice cave but not as amazing as the ones in Mulu or Niah. Could be nicer after some easy cleaning of the trash. More explanation about the nest collectors and a little shop would be amazing. Entrance 30 myr for foreigners.

Amazing cave inside the tropical rainforest. But be aware of walking inside the cave because of slippery ground and trail.

Really interesting & well worth a visit but there are lots of things that are forgotten to be mentioned before you visit (unless you have done your research!) & definitely not for the faint hearted!! It is about 1km walk each way from the carpark on a boarded walkway through the rainforest, where we saw 5 orangutans at various points high up in the trees, great! When you get close to entering the cave the smell of ammonia from the bat guano starts to get stronger, when in the cave it is strong but not too overwhelming. The best bit is as you follow the walkway round squelching on the guano, (don't touch the handrail!!) You realise that is a living walkway with millions of cockroaches, millipedes, spiders and every creapy imaginable giving you the full Indiana Jones experience!! That's not soil in the middle & at the floor sides it's years of a build up of even more guano & when the guide sprinkled it with a bit of water you found out where all of the baby cockroaches were hiding all of this time!! Fantastic!!

If you not afraid of cockroaches then this cave worth to go, witness how they collect edible ness swiftlet traditional way. Sometimes if you are lucky you can see a very big urang utan in-front of the cave. We were told she (urang utan) been there for the very long time.

What do you expect from a cave, bat pooh smell, and of course in this cave the smell of cockroaches yup abundant of it with a bit of rat and crabs. The cave is huge, the moment you enter you will be mesmerise by it natural looks, and it's colour which is black wall, guess that why it is called simud hitam. 2 more Caves available, but not open to. Public. Draw back is distance and fear of roaches. The roaches does not disturb you surprisingly. advice to bring torch light, unless you don't want to see the roaches. Beautiful pic spot 5 star. Smell of roaches and bat pooh 5 star(extreme smell) Need of torchlight 3 star Overall 4 star

Great place with lots of interesting history about the author Agnes Keith. The place is a bit hard to find if you’re driving. There’s a sudden sharp turn in the road and then you have to drive a couple minutes in to reach the place. I was inspired to read her book “Three Came Home” after leaving the house. It would be nice if they sold it at reception area you purchase your ticket.

A wonderful place to learn about the history of Sandakan town. Not just about the life of Agnes Keith but also about the dedication and preservation of one man to preserve the nature wonders of the state of Sabah.

Nice place to see the journey of the Agnes Keith and family. Very cozy. Simple yet beautiful view from the hill. I wish I have that wooden house too 😁

A historical place for those who love history and tea! The house is full of old furniture and antic! If you guys are wondering if the place is well reserved.. you guess right, fully air condition of the whole house. Next to the house is a small yet quite decent restaurant.. ps/ the price is a bit pricey.. but the tea was worth it with the view

This place might not mean much to people who aren't into history. If you are curious who's Agnes Keith and why this house is a thing while you visit, dropby to read about her. If you are purely wanting to take nice photos, this not entirely the place for you. Buy your entrance ticket before you enter and visit. Also, you are required to be barefoot during your visit.

The house is located on a hill with a pretty garden.. Nice place to visit if you're around Sandakan. A bit creepy inside but nothing to worry the place is well mainfained.. .. Better to visit with a group..

An interesting and informative museum. It's small - so you probably will only spend an hour there. It would be nice if you could buy the books or some extra information about the Keiths on site.

Very nice place. It's air-conditioned. Spacious.

Just took some pictures along our way to English Tea House and Restaurant. Nice setting.

Contrary to popular belief, this place is not as spooky as people claim it to be. I decided to see it for myself, and to my surprise, it wasn't as creepy as I had imagined. The house is filled with antique items and provides ample information about Agnes, her role in Sandakan, and the notable individuals who have resided here over the years. The place is well-maintained and even equipped with air conditioning. If you're a fan of old-school interior design featuring wooden elements, this place is a must-visit. You can purchase tickets at the counter. Trust me, it's worth the visit!

Agnes Keith House is a historic house museum in Sandakan, Malaysia. The museum is named after Agnes Newton Keith, an American author known for her three autobiographical accounts of life in British North Borneo. After the World War II, the new house was rebuilt between 1946 until 1947 on the hill of a destroyed house and became the first government permanent timber dwelling. Agnes lived in the house for several years before the house being owned by another few owners. The house is located on top of a hill and has a very nice garden with a view of the city. When entering the house, you must take off your shoes. I expected to see more inside. Entrance fee is RM15 for foreigners and RM2 for locals. There is parking lot.

A beautiful Agnes Keith House & good tea house serving nice burgers and hot local Sabah.

Lovely restored house. Very interesting to read about the family history, including their capture by the Japanese in WW2. Well worth a visit - only RM 15 per person.

Agnes Keith House is an author of several books such as Land Below The Wind. Insight about life in Borneo especially Sandakan. The architecture and vibes very British but mix with Borneo style (not sure). Overall this place is amazing, worth to visit anyway.

What a treat to see such a beautiful temple that has a fantastic view. There are so many religious Buddha symbols and shrines to marvel at and the people there are very friendly. I suggest you spend at least an hour there to take in the culture of this amazing temple

Beautiful scenery...must go...

Visited the Puu Jih Syh 晋濟寺 on 27/2/24 by taking a Grab from my hotel. The temple is situated on the hill overlooking the Sandakan.

Really surprised how nice this temple was. Comparable to big mainland temples, much better than anything I've seen elsewhere in Borneo. Bit difficult to walk to but the bus is cheap and easy. Can't walk straight there even though Google maps might make it look that way, you have to kind of go around and approach from the far side. It's a fun hike but farther than it seems. Views are incredible.

Is a peaceful environment, for pray and bless. Beautiful view, good to visit and check in.

the most scenic temple and very nicely upkept and maintained over the years. over looking sandakan Bay and part of the city. must visit location, the winding road is also something that was constructed during the British time.

Beautifully peaceful. Take a grab cab from anywhere in Sandakan, its easy to get to.

A quite huge Chinese Buddhist temple located at a top of a hill facing Sandakan Bay. From the top, can see the whole city from far, very nice and great view. As the temple is located on top of a hill, taking a vehicle such as car is most recommended.

Super steep way up but it's well worth it. Has fascinating view of the sea. Used to be accessible to the route downwards leading to the wooden gazebo. But they don't maintain it anymore.

Very well maintained and clean. Nice view from the temple.

I think this is the most beautiful temple in Sandakan, and perfectly located on top of the hill facing the sea. There are quite a few Chinese Temples around Sandakan but this one stands out. The Buddhist temple is open to all, and you need to remove your shoes a d slippers before entering the main hall. Please be respectful and follow the rules whenever you visit a religious place. You are allowed to take photos and video. The view from the front of the time allows you to see the Sandakan bay area. Toilets are located outside. For photography, this temple is best visited in the morning, especially on a nice and clear day. I've shared some photos here, taken with my smartphone.

Very beautiful temple with stunning views 😎🥰

Tranquil and peaceful. A great place to just escape too and chill. Perched high over Sandakan we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Suggest using Waze or Google Maps to navigate here as it is not well signposted.

A hidden gem that seafood aficionados would find irresistible. Nestled within the stilted houses of Kampung Pukat, or as the locals fondly call it, Fishermen's Village, lies one of Sandakan's best seafood restaurants. The charm of this eatery is not just in its fresh and sumptuous offerings but also in its authentic setting that offers a glimpse into the local way of life. As you approach the village, the rhythmic sounds of the sea and the warm greetings from the villagers create an inviting atmosphere. The restaurant itself is unassuming, yet the flavors it delivers are anything but ordinary. The seafood is sourced daily from the surrounding waters, ensuring that each dish is a celebration of the ocean's bounty. For those planning to visit Sandakan, a meal at Fishermen's Village is not just a dining experience; it's a cultural immersion that tantalizes the taste buds and enriches the soul. It's a place where time slows down, allowing you to savor every moment along with the freshest catch.

Very nice seafood watan hor with seaview! Big oysters and scallop are seasonal

Nice good near jetty. The seafood soup is super 👌 👍 😍

If you want to buy homemade keropok (crackers) and dried prawns and fish, this is the place to go. There are a number of shops within, but look around for that run by Maggie and her daughter. They are super friendly and will even show you around the house, which is on stilts. They also have a few dogs located on the back verandah.

The seafood soup served here is the epitome of all seafood soups The sweetness and the amount of seafood served is truly worth it

Used to be a local chinese fishing village but not many are still living there after it was burnt down and rebuilt. There's a home operate stall which is a local favourite.

been here last week. Love it! If you are a seafood lover, you should come here and give it a taste. There are 2 ways of entrance you may access One is at the front as usual (start after from the roundabout) and one from the back (enter the left corner when pass by the roundabout) You can enjoy the sea & the smell of salted fish while eating. If you don't know what/how to order, ask the person who takes order to recommend what people usually order & ask what ingredients (liao) in case you don’t like to eat some of the foods. We ordered 1x kono mian (dried with sauce) with liao wantan/peitan with zhayok (grill pork) 3x kono mian with seafood ingredients soup base 3x 3C hot 1x milo hot Total price is RM62 P/s: the aunts and uncles there are geng 👍🏻 if they chat, never missed to curse & use foul words 😆😆. But it felt alive like watching drama 🥰 (just don’t let children listen & learn 😅)

Converted restaurant from house. Very traditional. Definitely worth a visit here if you have not been here before. Seafood is very fresh, although cooking style is mediocre.

This is the best breakfast in town, must be there early, having lots of variety. The must order is as the picture, don't forget the seafood macaroni soup, very lots of seafood and reasonable price. The fish paste with egg and flour is best too "Yu fu". The fish ball is very authentic, not those usual less fish more flour kind of balls.

The food in here not bad, you can try the dumpling and also the noodle in here. There are also dim sum in this place, and the good news is, this place open even on public holiday, and only rest one day per week.

I don’t know where to start, but my partner and I had the most incredible three days at Deramakot and were left in awe. We were drawn to it at the possibility of spotting an elusive clouded leopard; but soon learned the experience was so much more than that. Having researched many different agents we decided to go with Sukau Greenview Lodges as we were already booked on a 3D2N river cruise with them, and they provided the best value for money we could find. We paid 2,500 MYR per pax for 3D2N at the Forest including all meals and our guided safaris. We had no regrets! Luckily we ended up with a private tour as no other guests had booked on, and we were picked up by our guide Hamit Suban. Hamit lived in Malaysian Borneo all of his life and had so much knowledge about the area, very kindly answering our many questions! His ability to spot wildlife with the smallest light flicker, movement or change of smell was astonishing. We were blown away by his skills and passion for the job, and learnt so much. The food at the reserve is to a very good standard and they cater to all tastes/cuisines. Although it states basic accommodation we were very pleasantly surprised by the chalets, they were clean and comfy, exactly all you need after hours out on safari. The guides have binoculars but we also rented a pair for 50,000 MYR which was totally worth it. We bought leech socks at the market in sandakan prior and recommend you have good shoes/rain jacket (ideally body length), as although the walking is generally minimal and optional, the long hours on safari can some with a change in weather. We saw a family of 5 gibbons pretty close, many flying squirrels, a slow loris who climbed right down close to us, giant squirrels, about 6 Malaysian civets which are gorgeous, 4 leopard cats, orang-utans (a mother with a one month baby and juvenile preparing a nest, unreal!), many eagles, pheasant, small otters, porcupine and many other small mammals and birds. Lastly, we were lucky enough to spot two baby marbled cats which was surreal. Each sighting is thrilling no matter what you are seeing, and we didn’t anticipate the small things to bring so much joy. We went with no expectations and that’s the only way to visit as you can’t plan nature, but it’s an unmissable experience and we can’t stop raving about it. From dinner in the depths of the jungle, stunning sunrise and sunset over the canopies and being in touch with the simplicity and beauty of being hours from anywhere - it has a piece of our heart! Thanks to Hamit for an unforgettable time at Deramakot, we cannot recommend your services enough! Don’t sleep on it, people! Best, C + C

Very fun and interesting place for animal and insect lovers. Highly recommended, I saw cloud leopard here 👍

So lats get the obvious shortcomings dealt with. This is essentially a research station. If you want a swimming pool, bar, luxury restaurant then this isn't the place for you. But you're not here for that right? What you do get is a small room with en suite and a small space for your case. It's perfectly adequate and even has aircon. Your guide will bring a chef and supplies in with you. You will he fed enough and a limited selection of drinks are available. No Michelin stars here but again you're not here for that. What you are here for is wildlife and you will see that here in abundance. Siti was an outstanding guide and very helpful too.

We chose Adventure Alternative Borneo for our Deramakot trip because of the very positive reviews here. I was skeptical how one-sided the reviews were. Now I know. A friendly meet up at Telupid gave a false hope that it would be a nice trip. [Serious safety alert] On the second day, after the morning drive, the guide told us to meet up at 15:30 for the afternoon drive. So we gathered at the doorstep of our house at 15:30, waited for 15 min before going to check what happened, only to find the guide and driver sleeping in their room. Apparently whisky had been drunk, as a half full bottle and glasses were seen on the table (see attached photo). When the guide finally got up to talk to us, he denied having said 15:30 for the pm drive, and instead claimed that there were only am and night drives for the day, according to the itinerary. But it was clearly written in the itinerary that there are 3 drives per day (anyone can check the itinerary on AAB’s website). At the end we had to settle birding on foot ourselves for the afternoon. I couldn’t imagine riding on a 4WD driven by a drunk driver in the dirt track of the forest, guided by a drunk guide. The guide denying what he said earlier: https://youtu.be/7mXzTD6hE0k As for the reserve itself, based on my 4D3N stay, I didn’t see the abundance of wildlife I had expected, definitely not comparable to Kinabatanga or Tabin. I guess for this reserve, you just have to stay at least a week to be able to see some more species and/or rare stuff. Here, it can go half an hour without a single mammal sighting in the night safari drive even in perfect weather. I would not recommend AAB, even if you choose to try your luck in Deramakot.

The staff are genuinely concerned that the forestry is ecologically friendly. They are also very friendly and informative.

Want to do a jungle tour and not pay so much for Danum Valley? Then book a Deramakot tour. There is not much tourism. We booked a private tour by LOST Borneo and had the time of our lives! We spotted a lot of wildlife and Oran Otangs. Check out our blog!

Deramakot is all about the wildlife, as the accommodation is just a forestry department facility, and not geared for tourism. So we went there for the animals, and we got them in abundance. At one point we saw 11 orang utans in a 90 minute period, during which time we also watched 21 Elephants grazing on the road less than 100m away. We also sae a reticulated python, Leopard Cats, various civet species, a spotted cat snake, lots of cool frogs, a couple of slow loris, many beautful bird species (our fave's being rhinoceros hornbill and Blythe's Paradise Flycatcher), heaps of insects and butterflies, a moonrat, flying squirrels, colugo, and many other awesome animals. Our spotter Mike was absolutely world class and saw things that we couldn't understand how he spotted. He is the best wildlife spotter we've used anywhere in the world. And Alternative Adventures Borneo put together a really good package for us, right across Sabah, with Deramakot being the highlight. It was also good to see that there is a workable version of sustainable logging. Although the tallest dipterocarps have been removed (meaning the forest is not as impressive as Danum Valley), the biodiversity was outstanding, and the forest was amazing except for the canopy. It's worthwhile making the effort to get to Deramakot if you are after serious wildlife watching.

In general, the wildlife viewing was disappointing mainly civet cats and frogs. Only one orangutan was seen on a 4 day and 3 night visit. Elephants (10?) were seen on the way in and one on the way out. Birds did help rescue the trip. The Greater coucal, Barred eagle owl, Blyth's paradise flycatcher, Crested fireback, and Bronzed drongo were sighted. For the safari drive, there is only a single road cutting through the reserve, so its back and forth on this one road. As stated previously, some of the safari trucks are not safe. A sudden bump on the rough road could have easily thrown one out. I visited a month ago, at the end of March.

Excellent wildlife viewing (particularly for Orangutans) available and surprisingly good facilities at base camp. Very expensive compared to other wildlife tours in Sabah but I think it's worth it if you're a wildlife enthusiast. We went during the middle of the rainy season and still managed to see a wide variety of wildlife. I imagine it would be an even better experience during the dry season.

I must give a bad review to Deramakot Forest Reserve since my experience was not good in general, meaning meeting my expectations, and neither it was for most people I could meet there who had been in the reserve even for far longer time than we were. It is very difficult to see wildlife here, we chose this reserve because we read in different blogs and reviews that here it was easier to spot wildlife than in Danum Valley because the forest is less dense. Well, maybe it is easier, but then that only means that in Danum Valley it is even more extremely difficult. We spent 3D/2N with LOST Borneo, regarding the company they are very professional, our guides Rajeesh and Kwan (sorry if I misspell) were absolutely great, very knowledgeable and experienced guys, they literally live for the jungle and know it very well. The only bad thing I could mention is of course the price, but however I cannot completely know if that is a matter of the companies going to Deramakot (or any jungle reserve) or just an issue of the Malasyan government (like happens in Mount Kinabalu or Sipadan). It is really expensive to go to the jungle and you will probably won't have the experience or opportunities to spot wildlife that you would like to, so for me is totally not worth it and I wouldn't go again and would advise anyone against going unless you have plenty of money and long enough time to stay in the jungle, since probably more than a week is necessary to properly see interesting things. We could just see one Orangutan, a few gibbons very far away, a few read leaf monkeys, plenty of civets and squirrels and a few hornbills. We didn't spot a single cat or leopard, and we did 3 night drives. We didn't see any elephant. We didn't see any sun bear. So what I basically mean is that companies shouldn't ask for such money because I think what they are selling is the possibility of seeing wildlife that is extremely hard to see, and most probably at the end of the trip you will left thinking that you have wasted a huge amount of money to see very few animals and not the ones you will probably would like to see. We meet a lady who had been there for more than one week, desperately looking for cats and clouded leopard, and she could only see 1 leopard cat in the total length of her stay. The only positive thing I can see from spending such money is that, since Deramakot is not a protected area that it is still being deforested by palm oil plantations, is that our money contributes to stop the deforestation, since the only way the Malaysian government tells the plantation companies to stop cutting trees is when they are getting money from the forest coming from other sources, in this case ripping off tourist.

We booked our trip with Adventure Alternative Borneo. At times throughout the course of our trip, we felt as if the guide was doing wildlife watching himself, giving minimal attention to us as customers e.g. pointing flashlight on animal without explaining what it was. At other times, he was ok, fulfilling his very basic duties as a guide, giving some wildlife interpretation when we asked. This moodiness of him made us feel as if we had done something wrong, which was not the case. The seats on the 4WD truck were basically chairs welded to the trunk with no modification to facilitate getting on and off the vehicle. Initially the guide and driver provided a ladder only high up to the tyre for us. This is very risky for the elderly couple of our group, especially so in this very humid forest reserve. I explained this to the guide and driver and requested a taller ladder, just to see their reluctance and not taking our safety seriously. To be fair though, they did use the taller ladder I requested afterwards. This is unacceptable even for a budget tour. I wasn't expecting this kind of service from a company that receives so much good review on the internet and that asked for this tour price. The thing about being in a remote forest reserve like this is that you can't complain because you are literally on the hands of the work team. You just have to endure your whole stay even though you are dissatisfied about their service. My experience made me seriously doubt the trustworthiness and reputation of the company.

We booked a 3D/2N wildlife tour with L.O.S.T Borneo. One of the BEST trips in my life. I would really recommend these guys. Their enthusiasm, their knowledge about the forest and the animals living in it, the way they organized everything, couldn’t wish for more!

Great place to see biodiversity and reduced impact logging. No internet service but nice place! Recommend!

The church is really beautiful， but I must say that the attitude of the Indian women's staff is really bad and very rude.Without any proper explanation,the staff. When we paying the tickets, the attitude was already very bad. We explained that we are here to take pictures and visit. After paying the money, she said that it is not allowed. Luckily we show manager massage already got permition. She was still unhappy. She kept urging us to leave when we entered the church a few minutes. She said that she is very busy with other work to do. We only take 6 minutes to take pictures. Just came out and complained to the manager, she still lied to the manager that we were inside for 45 minutes. Not a great experience i must say.Saddened me to know that these kind of attitude exist in one of our heritage site! I suggest management must look in to this issue.

Beautiful majestic looking church. It was well maintained and clean. It just felt nice looking at all, I didn't manage to head in because I went there on a friday. I still enjoyed viewing the exterior of the building

One of the famous heritage in Sandakan, good spot for photo shooting, a must visit place if travel to Sandakan

Well maintained Rich history RM5 ticket for Malaysia with IC

Historical Church on top of a hill. It survived the airplane bombings of WW2. To reach this place, you will have to pass by the St. Michael's secondary school. Well kept building and garden. A must visit site along the Sandakan Heritage Trail.

Good church assistant to show us around. Need to understand the history of those behind this Church for greater appreciation. Entrance Fee is RM5 pp, a small donation to the Church

This Anglican church is the first and oldest stone church in the State of Sabah, completed build in 1925. The church is located on a hill, so walking up can be quite tiring for some. Entry fee is Rm5 and can see the interior with the supervision of the church assistant. Great architecture and design evoking Christian spirituality. It is part of the Sandakan Heritage Trail.

This is the oldest Anglican church and is charmingly built of stone. When we visited on Sunday around 1 pm, we had to wait for services to finish. There is a restaurant (closed that day), as well as a bookshop where you pay for tickets. The sum was a nominal entry fee per person, and goes to help fund church activities. There are toilets near the bookshop, but do note the ladies did not have running water when we visited. Well worth a short visit.

Great for historical learning. No fan or aircond turned on during visit, I was sweating too much in the church. Impressive architecture nonetheless.

Pretty. Short stop for photos outside would do. RM5 entrance fee for Malaysians, and RM10 for non-Malaysian. U can go in and have a view inside, not much to see but i guess it’s OK if you have never seen a catholic church interior before. Read about the history online on Google 😉

The lady in the church gave a wonderful talk about the history, explaining the windows and pow. The memorial book was there to see with all the names...sad!

very historical place. 135 years history. Good to walking around

St. Michael's and All Angels Church or for short St. Michael is an Anglican church in the city of Sandakan in the Malaysian state of Sabah in northern Borneo. It is the oldest stone church in Sabah. The impetus for the construction of the church dates back to the clergyman William Henry Elton, who is also known as the founder of St. Michael's Secondary School, located next to the church. The church building is also the first completely built stone building in Sabah. The foundation stone was laid on 29 September 1893 by Governor Creagh and it took more than 30 years to complete. A must go place if you happen to visit Sandakan, l would described it in one word "Magnificent"!❤️ Credit to Wikipedia.

Temporarily closed, i dont know what the reason. Located near Padang perbandaran and Majlis Perbandaran Sandakan (Sandakan Municipal Council). Also there is William Pryer and Sandakan Liberation Monument in the front of this building.

This museum has been permanently closed. I asked a government staff working in office upstair, she said the items have been moved to Agnes Keith's House.

Very limited but oké museum, just combine it with the 100 steps staircase and the agnes house at the top of the hill.

The building is quite old and is hot n warm inside. Better dont drive to there as there are no parking. We make few rounds n still not manage to find any parking. So sad. At the end, we have to park at another place n climb some stair cases to reach there.

A little museum for Sandakan urbanisation record.

Several rooms closed but what you see is interesting and all relative to Sandakan. It's all from 20th century so not ancient history! Reconstructed houses and houseboat were really good.

This museum is just okay and I'm a fan of local museums. I was walking the Sandakan Heritage Trail and saw the museum across from the William Pryer Monument. Since it was just past noon, I thought I'd cool off inside. Only two rooms were air-conditioned. Most of the displays were old, grainy, black-and-white photos someone could publish in a book. No refreshments available and no gift shop. The Ministry of Tourism in Sabah, Datuk Christine Liew, needs to get better cooperation from the local businesses to promote this museum through much needed improvements. I found the traditional house models and the traditional musical instruments the most interesting exhibits. I suggest the show some clips from the movies the Martin's made in the twenties and thirties. They might even try selling copies of them on DVD.

As someone who recently visited here, I was disheartened to witness the poor living conditions of the rabbits. The rabbits themselves appeared malnourished and lethargic, with matted fur and overgrown nails. It is clear that more care needs to be taken to ensure the well-being of these animals. u guys can refer to some pic i took. Simple measures such as regular cleaning, proper nutrition, and regular veterinary check-ups could go a long way in improving their quality of life. It is our responsibility as animal lovers and consumers to demand better treatment for all animals, and I urge the farm to prioritize the health and happiness of these rabbits.

the crocodile farm is a small mini zoo. Not many animals in there and it's a bit run down. Nevertheless, there are still many visitors, but don't get your expectations up. The highlight of the trip was the 900kg croc, which is really big.

Some years ago visited this place and it was a great experience. But recent visit was quite disappointing. A lot of empty cages, and nothing new can bee seen. This place really needed to be maintained and upgraded.

The owner seems not friendly. keep on asking whether we pay for food animals. My recommendation is to put extra staff to monitor or dont put at all the food at every animal cage. Should have given ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ if not because of owner attitude.

Nice experience as we never see a crocodile face to face. Never thought it was so big. The ticket is about RM 12 for adults. There's also an ostrich. Big arowana fish is also here. The only concern is the facilities need to be upgraded and maintained.

Ermmm.. Need improvement or new renovation.. Taman buaya situations not like a few years back.. Many animals not in the place anymore

Park is well maintained despite being really old. Definitely worth a visit if you are a visitor of Sandakan. There are also other animals like an ostrich, rabbits, otter worth seeing. Overall the route in the farm is well planed and relatively safe. A full tour will take about 25 minutes. And there’s a conducive photo taking venue where parents can take photos of their children with ease. I don’t see much negatives other than the farm being really old - much like the infrastructure of Sandakan and the amount of mosquitoes there which is not unexpected. In summary, a good place to visit if you have kids but ensure they wear long sleeves and bring a bunch of mosquito patches or repellents.

HORRIFYING ANIMAL CRUELTY This place is a horrible zoo like those you see in scary movies. ALL ANIMALS ARE SICK, SOME ARE MUTILATED! They live in very small EXTREMLY DIRTY cages, what might be the cause of some of these illness. First of all, you just arrive the place immediatly you get the feeling that is a backyard family business... I was very intrigued "how this few people will have crocodiles in here? might be just a tourist trap". as i had already paid the taxi i decided to enter anyways. The price for foreigners is double the price of malaysian. As soon as you enter you see that the crocodiles get separated in several different cages, some have more some have less animals but all, no exception, are extremly dirty... the water looks like a swamp, the smell is horrible and in some cases the crocodiles has less free space than his body lenght to walk. All animals look sick: missing teeth, broken legs one of crocodiles have half broken jaw... And that is not just the crocodiles, the bunnies and other animals in there also are very sick... the bunnies have horrible skin diseases and even holes in the ears and face, an animal that is supposed to be cute and fluffy looks like came from a zombie movie. I was really disgusted to get close to those bunnies. IT is very clear that the place has no money nor skills to manage such big wild animals, the animals clearly haven't been in a vet for years and the explotation of their lifes goes beyond cruelty... the governement should really shut down this place

You have to go here. Go to 2 of the 4 feedings...preferably the early ones as the monies are hungry then. They are actually making the park bigger by taking the date palms out! Really great trip!!!

Signage are hardly to be found. Any history or any types of crocodile or name of the animals kept are nowhere to be found. Well maintained farm. Value for your money..show at 1.30pm are too short. Cash transaction only.

A very interesting farm where people can watch some really big Borneo Crocodiles.

Fairly dilapitatated pens. No longer have snake shows or crocodile shows, which is probably a relief. I was actually hoping to see local snakes, but he staff told me that the government took the snakes away. The website hasn't been updated and prices are unchanged.

I don't know should I support it or not? First of all, this place is a private farm, so no criticize. But if I'm the owner I would like to invest this farm and make it nicer and give all the animals good care and condition, and give the audience warm welcome wish them coming back again~ But when I enter to this place, there have 4 staffs watching the cellphone / laying face down on the counter, even when I enter say hello, they just give me a weird face. Anyway, we managed find the entrance and pay, then I see the sad zoo.... Ostrich (just one), lots of crocodiles, rabbits, birds, otter (only one), porcupine... Maybe just only the fishes have better condition, other animals are not. I rather let them back to the jungle not in this cage. And the staffs are super unfriendly... not just replied your question but also introduce or give you any information. Just feel so sad for all this animals.

I didn’t like the atmosphere at the park. Way too many animals per cage. Like 30 turtles in the little pont, and two real huge fishes in a 2m pod (big sweetwaterfish) or the big crocodile in that puddle. I was so sorry for this. I mean if money is the problem ask for donations with proof that it’s used for the animals wealth.

The Church is beautiful and big. If you're traveling to Sandakan and want to attend mass, the BM mass starts at 9.15am after Rosary.

Its my first time to come here to attend my cousin wedding and this church looks so beautiful and calm. I love the environment and definitely I will come again.

Having our first priority going to church on Sunday nice to visit and reflection

Obviously a popular place of worship, especially on Sundays. Very active and lots of people.

Pre war water resevoir, Japanese bunker, Japanese turrets, Pitcher plants, pristine forest, beautiful Pelawan trees, great view of the bay, etc

I had a great experiences here and lots of breathtaking scenery😇😍 #stmarycathedral #sandakan

Petugas gereja very rude. The church havent ready to the endemik yet. They gave us sit informt of the wall. Coudlnt see anything. They should reposition the chair. The staff cannot expect everyone are from their own diocese. There is visitor/tourist would come to the church so please be polite and and give clear information. Dont just shout and make ugly faces. It makes our experience to this church sadly.

I'm a Catholic, and I worship here every Sunset Mass.