What you can't miss in Sandakan is definitely the Procoscis Monkey, Orang Utan, and Crocodile. A proper planning is crucial to visit all destination during best time, which is their feeding hour. Our Plan start off visiting Labuk Bay Proboscis monkey Sanctuary located furthest from Sandakan Town, approximately 30KM from town centre. These mammals can only be found in Borneo, and they are becoming endangered species because many of their rehabilitate are destroyed due to urban development. Platform A's feeding at 0930, and 1130 for platform B. Personally i opted for Platform A because you can really see them closely. Ticket price are RM15 for Malaysian, and RM60 for non-Malaysian. After visiting platform A, don't forget to watch the video showcase @ Platform B before the feeding begin. It tells the story of this centre, how the owner decided to keep this land from a palm tree plantation.
Entering Platform A @ 0930
The alpha male and bachelors hopping around to aim for more food.
Even Proton sponsored the Labuk Bay football team.
Besides Prosboscis Monkey, you get to see some Horn Bill here as well!
I did not managed to bring my camera into Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitate Centre for photograph, as i only have 20mm prime lens on my Lumix GF1. Another thing is that i will have to pay extra RM10 to bring in the camera. In here, visitors can encounter some interesting experience, such as watching the Orang Utan fooling around with the Sepilok Staff, stealing stuff from the basket before the food is serve, tucking it's head into a basket to drink milk, and licking the plate to ensure no single drop of milk goes to waste.
I've had a terrible experience here in Sepilok just one week ago. I was visiting this place with my Mum, and my Niece. On our way toward exit, we saw 2 Orang Utan playing with each other and i when flashed out my phone to capture some photographs, one of them actually came and grabbed my arm with her hand and another hand trying to take my phone. A staff stop them immediately, but she just doesn't want to let go of me. The staff told me "I think she really likes u, she didn't behave like this before", i don't know how i should react, i was stunned. Finally the staff separate me and the Orang Utan, but she keep turning back to look at me, i felt insecure! By the way, it's an experience in a life time, no harm done!
What if the wood on the bridge fails?
Sandakan Crocodile Farm is also a highlight in this city. From the entrance, you will have to walk through a wooden bridge which look kinda sturdy, so no worries on this one. However, when you proceed to second bridge, even the ladder connecting the ground to the bridge were mold and broke into pieces, now its really the test of your courage whether to walk the bridge, or not-to-walk the bridge! There are many crocodile here, they stay still most of the time, besides feeding time.
The entrance ticket is RM7 for Malaysian and RM15 for Non-Malaysian. Souvenir such as crocodile doll, crocodile skin merchandise, crocodile meat, crocodile penis can be bought here too! Be sure you visit here if you happen to be in Sandakan!
The oldest crocodile of all in the farm, age 64, weighted more than 800 Kilogram!
"You can't see me, you can't see me"
Freeze the moment with Lumix 20mm f1.7!
Lovely local couple feeding the pigeon.
Have you been to Sandakan? Tell me how do you feel about this city! Do u have any tips to share when traveling to Sandakan? Or Any suggestion for an unique itinerary? Comment Below!
What you can't miss in Sandakan is definitely the Procoscis Monkey, Orang Utan, and Crocodile. A proper planning is crucial to visit al...
