Deramakot Forest Reserve 3D2N

From MYR MYR2,700.00
  • Duration: 3 Days (approx.)
  • Location: Kuching, Sarawak
  • Product code: ZSDF3
Day 1  Arrive Sandakan -  Telupid - Deramakot Forest Reserve (L/D)

1100 hours pickup from hotel in Sandakan or Sepilok and transfer to
Telupid. Deramakot is located approx. 190 kilometres from Sandakan. The
first part of the journey from Sandakan to Telupid is on sealed roads.
Arrive in Telupid around 1300 hours and have lunch (on own account). At
1400 hours depart Telupid for the 2-hour journey to Deramakot field
base. Four-wheel drive vehicles are used for this stretch of the
journeyon approx. 70 km of sometimes bumpy gravel tracks. Arrive in
Deramakot around 1600 hours, although the exact time will depend on road
conditions and the weather.

Deramakot is rich in wildlife with 75% of Sabah’s mammal species found within its 55,507 hectares of mixed dipterocarp forest. Deramakot is a logging area with 10% of the forest set aside for conservation and 90% set aside for reduced impact logging. It is also the longest Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified tropical forest in the world, having been first certified in 1997.

Although it is a logging concession Deramakot is one of Sabah’s best wildlife watching destinations. Orangutan, pygmy elephants, Banteng (wild cattle), proboscis monkeys and clouded leopards are just some of the iconic species that are found at Deramakot. Upon arrival check-in to the park-style chalet accommodation. Then attend a briefing on the lodge
and its facilities. Late afternoon go on drive to look for wildlife. As night falls you will return to the lodge, ‘spot lighting’ along the way as you search for wildlife. Have dinner at the lodge. After dinner attend a briefing on the next day’s activities and watch a presentation on sustainable logging at Deramakot. Overnight at Deramakot lodge.

Day 2  Deramakot Forest Reserve (B/L/D)

Early morning wake up call at 0500 hours. Then depart for a pre-dawn four-wheel drive safari. Drive along the various tracks in the reserve looking for wildlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast go on a jungle walk (optional). Return to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon is free at your own leisure. Late afternoon go on another drive through the reserve to look for wildlife. After enjoying the night safari return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Deramakot lodge.

Day 3  Deramakot Forest Reserve - Sandakan (B/L)

Early morning wake up call at 0500 hours. Approx. 0530 hours depart for a final four-wheel drive safari. Return to the lodge and have breakfast Depart Deramakot around 1000 hours and drive back to Sandakan. Arrive in Sandakan around 1500 hours and be dropped off at the airport or your
hotel.

Note: The park-style accommodation is basic but has air-conditioning and attached bathroom.