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Barefoot Sukau Lodge | Sukau Tomanggong Riverview Lodge Sukau, Kinabatang, Sandakan, Sabah
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Day 1 (Lunch, Dinner) - Check into Sukau Tomanggong Riverview Lodge/Barefoot Sukau Lodge located in a secluded and serene corner of Sukau village, and along the Kinabatangan River. Feel the warm hospitality of the Orang Sungei, the 'River People' of Sabah and be served with out welcome drink while our friendly host brief you on the facilities of the lodge and its surroundings, and the activities that you will partake during your stay at the Sukau Barefoot Lodge. Lunch will be served at the Cliff-Hangar Restaurant where you can enjoy a hearty Malaysian meal in the gentle breeze brought in by the longest river in Sabah. Look out for multitude of wild birds, insects, small and big mammals and primates that may take their way pass the area, bearing in mind you are now situated in the middle of the most wildlife-rich mangrove wetland and rainforest area in the island of Borneo. Take the afternoon river cruise at 16:00hrs to look out for Proboscis monkeys along the Kinabatangan river or one of its tributaries, the highlight of your visit. View the primate, endemic only to Borneo Island, congregate along the riverside for their evening rest. Examine their odd-looking facial feature and unique group behaviour, and be amazed by the agility of this much talked-about primate. Other rare wildlife and birds can be sighted during the river cruse, a sure feast to the keen eyes that enjoy nature. Dinner will be served in traditional Sabah style. Do not miss our signature dish, the Barefooter's Salad that is both healthy and good to taste. After Dinner, you may want to opt for a night cruise after dinner, looking for more crocodiles and other nocturnal animals. You will be surprised by the abundance of life that turn on after dark, and how close you are actually to them. Day 2 (Breakfast) - You may want to take up the optional cruise and look out for more wildlife that live within the area. Or choose to sit by the Kinabatangan River side and enjoy the breeze and record more wildlife and birds that comes into your view. Say goodbye to Barefoot Sukau Lodge and we hope to see you again. Day 1 Sukau, Kinabatangan - Check-in at Sukau Tomanggong Riverview Lodge which is managed by Barefoot Sukau Lodge anytime before 16:00hours. Take the afternoon river cruise to look out for Proboscis monkeys along the Kinabatangan river or one of its tributaries, the highlight of your visit. View the primate, endemic only to Borneo island, congregate along the riverside for their evening rest. Examine their odd-looking facial feature and unique group behaviour, and be amazed by the agility of this much talked-about primate. Other rare wildlife and birds can be sighted during the river cruise, a sure feast to the keen eyes that enjoy nature. You may take an optional night river cruise to venture along the Kinabatangan River, looking for crocodiles and other nocturnal animals. You will be surprised by the abundance of life that turn on after dark, and how close you are actually to them. Return to the lodge for overnight. (Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2 Sukau, Kinabatangan - 06:30hrs Early morning river cruise to the Oxbow lake. (Oxbow lake was formed by large meanders of the river that have been cut off from the main channel). The trip will take you to see the riverine forest and the fascinating wildlife in the surrounding forest. The Oriental Darter, Storm’s stork, various species of Horn bills, Kingfishers are common features. Near the lake you will take a short walk to experience the riverine forest vegetation and see the unique strangling fig trees, lianas or climbers, and other interesting flora. 09.00hrs - After morning cruise, return to lodge for breakfast. Lunch and free at leisure. You may want to take up the optional cruise and look out for more wildlife that lives within the area. Or choose to sit by the Kinabatangan River side and enjoy the breeze and record more wildlife and birds that come into your view. Day 3 Sukau, Kinabatangan - 08:30hrs (Breakfast) Say goodbye to Barefoot Sukau Lodge and we hope to see you again.
Guest Rooms
Cliff-Hangar Café The great ambience and personalized service of the lodge is best suited for those looking for a clean and carefree atmosphere, where they can inter-mingle with other guests and the local community, yet enjoy a private space when needed. They can, as the resort's name says, walk around barefooted if they so wish. Barefoot Sukau Lodge is guest's cozy home during their visit to Sukau. Guests will experience the awesome natural environment of Sukau Village along the longest river in Sabah.
Kinabatangan River A large portion of the lower Kinabatangan River has been gazetted under the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary spreading across 26,000ha (260 sq km) along the lower Kinabatangan river. The river journeys through a flood plain creating numerous ox-bow lakes, and a remarkable environment of wildlife and fascinating habitats such as limestone caves at Gomantong (the largest cave system in Sabah), dipterocarp forets, riverine forest freshwater swamp forestg and salty mangrove swamps near the coast. The yearly northeast monsoon with its lashing rain causes the river to swell rapidly, and frequently overflows its banks and spreads across the flat land of its lower reaches, creating a huge floodplain. The lower Kinabatangan contains some of Borneo's highest concentration of wildlife, as well as a great variety of birdlife, making it one of the most outstanding wildlife viewing area. The waterway has played an important part in lives of Sabah people for centuries. The river and its surronding rainforest wetlands also make up one of the richest ecosystems on the planet. The region is home to rare and endangered animals such as the proboscis monkey and orang utan, making it an increasingly sought after tourist destination. The Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary is being propsoed to protech on eh Sabah's most splendid natural resources for future generations by linking mangrove areas near the coast with existing protected inland areas.
Sukau Village From Sukau, cruising by village boats on Kinabatagan and it's tributaries offers one the best opportunity to observe wildlife. Kampung Suaku was an important trading centre in the olden days because of its proximity to the Gomantong Limestone caves which contain the priceless edible birds’ nests. A walk to Sukau village can prove to be an experience for one to absorb and observe the life and pace of a little riverside village. Take a peep at the local school and see how classes are conducted. Enjoy the aroma of Malaysian coffee at a drink shop while learning a few local greeting words. Admire the blooms of exotic orchids and plants hang above the verandah of wooden houses. The Menanggol River, a tributary of Kinabatangan is a prime area for river cruises for wildlife viewing, here one may find a high concentration of Proboscis monkeys. The trees along the Menanggol are slightly lower than those along the Kinabatangan, making the sighting of wildlife much easier. |
