Deramakot Forest Reserve 12D11N

2 Oct 2020               Arrive Sandakan (D)
Pick up from Sandakan International Airport and transfer to MY Nature Resort, Sepilok. Rest of day at own leisure.  Dinner and overnight at MY Nature Resort.  

Flight Details MH2710. Arr SDK 1320

3 Oct 2020                   Sandakan - Telupid – Deramakot Forest Reserve (B/L/D)

1100 hours pickup from MY Nature Resort 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 journey on 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 go on a forest walk near the base station. After dinner go on 4x4 night safari to look for wildlife. After approx. two hours of ‘spot lighting’ and searching for wildlife return to the lodge. Overnight at Deramakot lodge.

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

The 4WD safari is approx. 2 hours each night. This can vary slightly based on wildlife sightings.

4 Oct 2020                    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. After dinner go on another 4x4 night safari (2 hours). Overnight at Deramakot lodge.

5 Oct 2020                  Deramakot Forest Reserve (B/L/D)

Continue to explore the biodiversity of Deramakot via treks and four-wheel drive safaris. Start the day with a pre-dawn wildlife safari. Return to the lodge for breakfast then go a jungle walk. Afternoon is free at your own leisure. After dinner go on another 4x4 night safari. Overnight at Deramakot lodge.

6 Oct 2020                    Deramakot Forest Reserve (B/L/D)

As above.

7 Oct 2020                    Deramakot Forest Reserve (B/L/D)

As above.

8 Oct 2020                 Deramakot Forest Reserve (B/L/D)

As above.

9 Oct 2020                  Deramakot Forest Reserve (B/L/D)

As above.

10 Oct 2020                   Deramakot Forest Reserve (B/L/D)

As above.

11 Oct 2020                   Deramakot Forest Reserve (B/L/D)

As above.

12 Oct 2020                 Deramakot Forest Reserve (B/L/D)

As above.

13 Oct 2020                 Deramakot Forest Reserve – Sandakan (B/L/D)

Early morning wake up call and depart on a dawn walk through the rainforest. Return to the lodge and have breakfast. Leave Deramakot around 0900 hours and drive back to Sandakan. Arrive in Sandakan around 1400 hours and be dropped off at the airport or your hotel.