Animals in Sandakan

Compare 6 animals in Sandakan, with prices from €142.

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Vacation24868539069·2026-08-06· ★ 5.0

Sandakan: 2D1N Sukau Rainforest Wildlife Journey and Cruises

Amazing.

The experience was fantastic, we stayed at a local family's home and they treated us phenomenally, dinner and breakfast with typical local food. During the two cruises we saw every animal possible, monkeys, crocodiles, orangutans, and elephants.

andrea_sargent22·2026-03-18· ★ 5.0

Full-Day Sepilok Orangutan and Sandakan City Trail from Kota Kinabalu

Amazing day!

This was an amazing day! The orangutans are semi-wild, so you’re not guaranteed to see any at the feeding platforms, but we were lucky enough to see an alpha male and his potential girlfriend. Our guide was friendly, informative and considerate of our interests and needs. From confirming dietary requirements to making slight agenda changes to enable us to see the Australian war memorial for the death march. This was such a special and informative day, and we loved every minute of it. Our guide did say the orangutans aren’t a fan of rain- so be weary in the wet season. But certainly worth the chance to see the beautiful kings of the jungle in the freedom they deserve.

Caroline_S·2023-10-31· ★ 5.0

Sepilok Orang Utan, Sun Bear & Sandakan City Tour with Lunch

Memorable Trip

Well planned trip, picked up by Mr Amran and our lovely female driver Ann. Comfortable air conditioned bus. Arrived at Sepilok in time for viewing the nursery and the 9.30 feeding. We then went to Labuk Bay Proboscis Sanctuary and were able to see the monkeys without a crowd of people. We had a lovely lunch and rest at Sepilock Jungle Resort and then returned to Sepilok for the Sun Bears and afternoon feeding. Less crowds in the afternoon but less activity by the animals. The tour was pricey but great only 4 of us on the mini bus. Amran very informative about the primates. Memorable holiday and saw it all in one day. Took some wonderful photos

Frequently asked questions

How much should I budget for animals in Sandakan?
Plan on €222 to €760 per adult, which covers half of the 6 options on this page. The cheapest is the Sandakan: 2D1N Sukau Rainforest Wildlife Journey and Cruises at €142.
How much time should I set aside?
Allow about 2 days for a typical experience here. The longest lasts 7 days; use the Duration filter for shorter ones.
Are there tours with hotel pickup?
Five experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Sepilok Orang Utan, Sun Bear & Sandakan City Tour with Lunch. The others start from a meeting point shared after booking.
What happens if I need to cancel?
For 2 of the 6 experiences here you get a full refund if you cancel in time, usually up to 24 hours before. The deadline is shown on each booking page.
How quickly is my booking confirmed?
50% of the options here confirm instantly. Others are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours. Filter by “Instant confirmation” to see only the instant ones.
Are there private tours?
Yes, two private options start from €222 per adult, with a guide just for your group.

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