Sukau Rainforest Lodge – A Spectacular Tour to mesmerizing Rainforest

When I visited Borneo, I must tell you that I entered this unique and huge island with a blank mind, without any expectations. Somewhere on my mind, I had a dream to spot an orangutan in the wild. I just decided to get there when I read an article about the adverse effect of the palm oil industry on the existence of these beautiful creatures, before it’s too late.

I decided to visit Sukau Rainforest Lodge and I just had a trip of a lifetime. Along with orangutans, I also spotted the rare Pygmy Elephants and other animals.

Wildlife Safari Experience

Trust me, I am not a morning person. But I still woke up early in the morning because gliding down the misty river was truly a magical experience. Our tour included boat safaris on electric boats to avoid noise pollution in the wilderness. We enjoyed two safaris at dawn and in the afternoon to improve the chances to find orangutans and other fauna species.

Our guide was very knowledgeable who told us about the wildlife we found. We spotted a herd of giant Pygmy elephants en-route the lodge.  We also spotted a huge crocodile, hornbills, proboscis monkey and finally, the orangutans (kings of the jungle). There were two orangutans and one was eating fruits from the tree and it was truly a dream come true.

We also spotted long-tailed macaques and birds. Witnessing this magical show was truly an emotional moment. Anyone can indulge in this activity as you just have to sit on the boat and witness the live show of wilderness.

If it’s not enough, you can also hit the jungles on a night cruise. I skipped it because I was overwhelmed seeing all the animals in daylight. But you can also see owls and other wildlife species at night you cannot find in daytime.

Resting at Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Sukau Rainforest Lodge is truly a special place you can visit from Sandakan to Sukau. It has good connectivity with raised walkways and is built of local hardwood. It is located on the banks of Kinabatangan River. The lodge is blended with the forest so well that you look at the trees all around when you look outside the window. It is just in the heart of the jungle.

Best Time to Visit Sabah

Overall, the best time to explore the wilderness of Sabah is from May to September. Most people all over the internet will suggest you skip monsoons. I visited Borneo in January 2020. Since it’s the rainy season over there, many people told me to skip this month. Luckily, I didn’t stop. It just rained for a few hours but it didn’t hinder my travel plan. In fact, we enjoyed the pleasant weather with gorgeous and vivid sunsets.

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Is Orangutan really the man of the forest?

Many moons ago when there was nothing like a human on the earth, the world was a happy place under the jurisprudence of Great Apes. Orangutan is one such primate living with us even today. Its stark similarities with Human Beings in terms of physical appearance and mental outlook has made this solitary ape our closest relative belonging from the animal world. Perhaps that's why it is anointed with the Malayan word ‘Orangutan’ which means 'The Man of the forest'. Covered with reddish brown hair it is extremely sublime to see how this magnificent primate swings from one branch to another touring the dense rainforest of Borneo, One Can also experience this on a  

Borneo Orangutan Tour.

Every morning they let out a very loud noise to mark the beginning of a new day. Mother Orangutan would carry her tiny tots down from large canopies in search of fresh fruits, bark, leaves, and on rare occasions slain flesh. Recent experiments show that Orangutans are highly intelligent species living on this planet. Not only can they figure out some invisible objects through a representational strategy, but these apes have also shown the ability of quickly learning the sign language, unlike their fellow mates. It is also incredible to see how the Orangutans maintain their culture in the wild passing it on from generation to generation just like Human beings.

Observing them closely will make people witness the unique art skills possessed by these amazing species. From making impressive nests to creating comfortable pillows and pretty umbrellas, every act of Orangutan is nothing less than a bewilderment and astonishment.

 Today the dense forest of the thick rainforests of Borneo are disappearing at an alarming rate to satisfy the swelling demand of Palm Oil in the world. Once the rainforest vanishes it will automatically bring an end to this great and wonderful primates.

With an intention to educate the people about Orangutan, Asian Adventures have handcrafted 

Orangutan Tour in the forest of Borneo. Our aim is to unravel the hidden lives of Orangutan who are still breathing in the Sepilok Orangutan Centre.

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