Mar–Out tends to favor movement and observation of fauna on this route, although sightings always depend on the behavior of the animals and local conditions.
SINGAPORE / MALAYSIA · WILDLIFE + CULTURE
SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA — CITY AND WILD BORNEO
Start in Singapore and end by seeking out the wildlife of Borneo's rivers.
DURATION12 days
BEST TIMEMar–Oct
EXPERIENCEWildlife + Culture
COUNTRYSingapore / Malaysia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Singapore → Kota Kinabalu → Sandakan → Sepilok → Kinabatangan → Kota Kinabalu
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Safaris in Singapore
2Wildlife in Kota Kinabalu
3Sandakan natural landscapes
4Dawn safaris
5Large mammals and birds
6Sunset in the savannah
Start in Singapore and end by seeking out the wildlife of Borneo's rivers. The combination of Singapore and Kinabatangan gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Singapore
Arrival in Singapore, installation and first hours exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Singapore.
DAY 2
Singapore in depth
Singapore gets a full day for Singapore's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 3
Singapore → Kota Kinabalu
Departure from Singapore towards Kota Kinabalu, where upon arrival you can start exploring the heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Kota Kinabalu.
DAY 4
Kota Kinabalu — full day
More time in Kota Kinabalu, now with monuments, traditions and everyday life in Kota Kinabalu. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 5
Kota Kinabalu — landscapes and culture
The day in Kota Kinabalu combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Kota Kinabalu. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 6
Kota Kinabalu → Sandakan
The journey leaves Kota Kinabalu and heads to Sandakan, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and daily life in Sandakan.
DAY 7
Sandakan — landscapes and culture
The day in Sandakan combines Sandakan's historic center, architecture and local life. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 8
Sandakan — selected experiences
Staying in Sandakan continues with Sandakan's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 9
Sandakan → Sepilok
The route between Sandakan and Sepilok changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, enter Sepilok's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 10
Sepilok — selected experiences
Staying in Sepilok continues with Sepilok's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 11
Sepilok → Kinabatangan
From Sepilok to Kinabatangan, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Kinabatangan.
DAY 12
Kinabatangan — local experience
Day in Kinabatangan for Kinabatangan monuments, traditions and daily life. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Contrast between Asian city and Sabah forest, with guided fauna observation. The sequence between Singapore and Kinabatangan gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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