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Barefoot Sukau Lodge | Sukau Tomanggong Riverview Lodge

Sukau, Kinabatang, Sandakan, Sabah

2D1N | 3D2N | Rates | Information

 

2 days / 1 night itinerary

Day 1 (Lunch, Dinner)
Check into 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 Sungai, the 'River People' of Sabah and be served with our 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.

4.00pm - 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 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. 9.30am - Say goodbye to Barefoot Sukau Lodge and we hope to see you again.


3 days / 2 nights itinerary

Day 1 (Lunch, Dinner)
Check into 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 Sungai, the 'River People' of Sabah and be served with our 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.

4.00pm - 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 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, 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,Lunch,Dinner)
6.30am - 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 Hornbills, 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.

9.00am - After morning cruise, return to lodge for breakfast. Lunch and free at leisure.

4.00pm - In the late afternoon, proceed for another river cruise to a different tributary river in search for more wildlife. Return to the River Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 (Breakfast)
9.00am - Say goodbye to Barefoot Sukau Lodge and we hope to see you again.

 

RATE PER PERSON (RM) valid till 31 March 2013

2D/1N

229.00

3D/2N

499.00

Extension Night

239.00

Inclusive :
* Accommodation at Barefoot Sukau Lodge base on Twin sharing basis.
* Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner
* Free flow of coffee and tea
* Sightseeing - 2D1N (1 River Cruise) / 3D2N (2 River Cruise + 1 Jungle Walk)

* Note :
* Rate valid till 31 Mar 201
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* Rates for minimum 2 person per departure.
* Single supplement add 50% of full package rate
* Child 02-04 years old sharing room with parent charge at 50% from adult rate
* Child 05-11 years old sharing room with parent charge at 75% from adult rate

* RM 85.00 per person Per Way - schedule transfer from Sandakan-Sukau.
   SDK-SKU 11:30am / SKU-SDK 09:30am (land transfer about 2 to 2.5 hours)
   For unscheduled transfer, surcharge of RM 55.00 per person per way applies.

* Private boat extra charges of RM 260.00 per boat per cruise.

* Optional per person (min. 2 pax / min 1 pax)
   child 5-11 years old is chargeable at 75% from adult rate.
   RM 70.00 / RM 140.00 - Night cruise
   RM 60.00 / RM 120.00 (RM 35.00 child) - Morning cruise
   RM 75.00 / RM 150.00 (RM 45.00 child) - Oxbow Lake
   RM 25.00 / RM 50.00 (RM 15.00 child) - jungle walk to Keruak Forest Reserve
   (night and morning cruise is limited to Resang or Menaggul river only)

 

Ping Anchorage Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
77A, Jalan Sultan Sulaiman, 20000 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Tel : (609) 626 2020  Fax : (609) 626 2022 / 622 8093 E-mail : patrvl@tm.net.my
(KPL/LN2117 / 209874W)

 

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Guest Rooms
Two blocks of single storey timber long house with individual guest rooms. Room are clean and basic. Common verandah facing Kinabatangan river. Each room equipped with twin-beds, ceiling/wall fan, private bath room with hot water shower. Supply of clean towel and soap.

Cliff-Hangar Café
Built along the Kinabatangan River with superb river view, blessed with gentle river breeze. Perfect location to have your meals and exchange news with like-minded guests on wildlife sightings. Extended open deck for you to read or relax and observe wildlife in the vicinity. Barefoot Sukau Lodge is created to provide a differentiated experience for visitors coming to enjoy and learn about the extra-ordinary nature and rich biodiversity of the Lower Kinabatangan River.

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
The Kinabatangan River is located in the state of Sabah in eastern Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. It is the second longest river in Malaysia, winding through the Sabah land mass from its headwaters in the mountains of Southwest Sabah for 560 kilometers, ending at the Sulu Sea in the east of Sandakan.

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
Kampung Sukau (Sukau Village) is situated on the lower course of the Kinabatangan and on the boundary of the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, making it the best starting point to explore the richness of the area. The village is accessible by road and offering a range of accommodation facilities and well-managed nature-interpretation tours. The Sukau area is so rich in wildlife species that on a typical visit, one will be expected to sight a remarkable range of wildlife including primates, birds, crocodiles, snakes and other reptiles. The star attraction is the Prosboscis monkeys, endemic only to Borneo.

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.