PHOTO SAFARI
The trip is designed for Photographers aspiring to capture images of Borneo's pride ! Places with high concentration of widllife, unique flora and scenic landscapes of Sabah. Each trip is led by our Naturalist/Photographer. Their vast knowledge in natural history will ensure excep tional learning experience and prodcutive photography. You will travel in smaller group, staying at comfortable jungle lodges in prime locations that provide greater photo opportunity.
- Share photography tips & techniques
- Updates on latest technology & gadgets
- Field workshops
- Lastly, have fun & great learning experience !
Sample itinerary : 7 days 6 nights - Wildlife Photo Safari
Day 1
Arrive Sandakan (gateway to Borneo's Wildlife). Check-in at a hotel in Sandakan before we proceed to Sepilok. Our first day shall be spent photographing rehabilitated Orang Utans in their natural forest habitat. Sepilok offers good close-ups with this 'man of the forest'. Explore the trails of Rainforest Discovery Centre. Overnight Sandakan.
Day 2 & 3
AM-Drive to Kinabatangan, check-in at a River Lodge & off for our first orientation cruise along the famous Kinabatangan river. 2 full days in Kinabatangan shall be spent on land and boat aiming for Proboscis monkeys, Hornbills, Kingfishers, Pig-tailed or long-tailed macaque and Borneo's snakes. Good chances of seeing Bornean Pygmy elephants and wild Orang utan.
Day 4
After breakfast, we explore one of the biggest limestone caves in Sabah, the Gomantong cave, home to millions of bats and edible nest swiftlets. Then we take 4 hours drive to Danum Valley with a short stop over at Lahad Datu for lunch. Check in at a Jungle Lodge.
Day 5 & 6
Spend 2 full days in pursuit of the endemic and endangered wild Orang Utans, Bornean Gibbons, Maroon Langurs around the lodge, we venture out morning and afternoon to photograph some of the oldest rainforest and wildlife in the area. After dinner, with headlamps, we trek or drive to the darkness of the forests search of nocturnal mammals and frogs. Farewell cocktail. Overnight lodge.
Day 7
After lunch, we depart to Lahad Datu for your onward flight. End of Service. : EXTENSION STAY AT SHANGRI-LA RASA RIA RESORT OR NEXUS KARAMBUNA
