Kinabatangan River(京那巴当岸河)
Stretching 560km from the Crocker Range in the southwest of Sabah to the Sulu Sea in the east, the Kinabatangan River sustains one of the world's richest ecosystems. The surrounding areas along the river consist of five distinct habitats - dipterocarp or dry, waterlogged and limestone forests, and freshwater and saline swamps. The lower basin of the river itself is the largest forest covered floodplain in Malaysia and has the largest concentration of wildlife in the South East Asian region. Other than being home to Borneo's indigenous orang utan and proboscis monkey, the surrounding forest is also one of only two known places in the world where 10 species of primates are found. All the eight species of hornbill found in Borneo make the area their home.
A trip up the river at dawn or dusk is the best opportunity to see the wildlife. You might even sight an Asian elephant or a Sumatran rhinoceros wandering through the trees. Optional tours can be arranged for night safaris as well to spot crocodiles, birds and nocturnal animals.
Many major local tour companies run lodges in the Sukau area with packages that include accommodation, transportation, meals and guided tours. Alternatively, you may want to experience the homestay programme which is available at surrounding villages and which provides a good opportunity to truly experience the life of the Orang Sungai. Join in their cultural activities or even try your hand at the local way of farming!
Getting There
The overland trip from Sandakan to Sukau covers 135km where 42km of the journey is on gravel road through palm oil plantations. A 350km drive from Kota Kinabalu is also possible but will take at least six hours. Transportation can be arranged with local tour operators.
除了是婆罗洲本土人猿与长鼻猴的家园之外，周围森林亦是世界上仅有的两个，被发现拥有十种灵长类地点的其中一个。同时，也是婆罗洲所有的八个犀乌品种的家 园。 清晨与黄昏，是动身出发观看野生动物的最佳时段。您甚至可能透过树林丛间，发现婆罗洲矮象或苏门答腊犀牛，正在和您一个样子地徘徊与搜索可看的东西。在气 候许可之下，您也可以特约安排夜间出游，观看鳄鱼、鸟类及夜间出现的野生动物。
A trip up the river at dawn or dusk is the best opportunity to see the wildlife. You might even sight an Asian elephant or a Sumatran rhinoceros wandering through the trees. Optional tours can be arranged for night safaris as well to spot crocodiles, birds and nocturnal animals.
Many major local tour companies run lodges in the Sukau area with packages that include accommodation, transportation, meals and guided tours. Alternatively, you may want to experience the homestay programme which is available at surrounding villages and which provides a good opportunity to truly experience the life of the Orang Sungai. Join in their cultural activities or even try your hand at the local way of farming!
Getting There
The overland trip from Sandakan to Sukau covers 135km where 42km of the journey is on gravel road through palm oil plantations. A 350km drive from Kota Kinabalu is also possible but will take at least six hours. Transportation can be arranged with local tour operators.
- 京那巴当岸河全长约560公里， 河流的下游被认定为马来西亚最大的野生物聚居地。
- 这里也是长鼻猴的绝佳观赏地。
- 苏高区（Sukau）拥有丰富的野生动物资源，在这里只要你稍作留意，便可观赏到包括灵长类，爬行类各种野生动物及各种鸟类。
除了是婆罗洲本土人猿与长鼻猴的家园之外，周围森林亦是世界上仅有的两个，被发现拥有十种灵长类地点的其中一个。同时，也是婆罗洲所有的八个犀乌品种的家 园。 清晨与黄昏，是动身出发观看野生动物的最佳时段。您甚至可能透过树林丛间，发现婆罗洲矮象或苏门答腊犀牛，正在和您一个样子地徘徊与搜索可看的东西。在气 候许可之下，您也可以特约安排夜间出游，观看鳄鱼、鸟类及夜间出现的野生动物。
