Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary

Sandakan

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In the centre of the mangrove forests of Sumawang is the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, where you can see Borneo indigenous proboscis monkeys. This privately-owned sanctuary located within an oil palm estate gives you the chance to observe these animals up close and personal. The remarkable males sport big dangling noses, reddish flat-top hairstyles, white tails and markings, and pot bellies. The females on the other hand, are much smaller and have up-turned noses. A river trip can be arranged to further observe the monkeys or do some bird watching, as hornbills and kingfishers are found in the area. Take a night tour for a chance to see wild boars, flying squirrels, fireflies and crocodiles. The sanctuary also has a lodge with six air-conditioned twin-sharing rooms and a dormitory for those who wish to stay overnight.

Facilities :

Jungle tracking,bird watching,river cruise,board games, card games, Chinese mahjong tiles (equivalent to Western playing cards), Karaoke rooms, satellite television, dart boards and pool table.

Getting there :

Travel along Jalan Labuk (heading towards Kota Kinabalu) and turn off at the SPS 3 junction at kilometre 23 (adjacent to Consolidated Sabah Farms). From here, the farm is a further 15km along the gravel road. The sanctuary also provides transfers, daytrips and overnight stays. You can also go through a local tour operator.

Extra Information :

Telephone: (6) 089-672133 (office), (6) 089-230708 (Sanctuary) (6) 089-672177 (Sunday) 6019-8534098, 6012-8188696, 6019-8139717 Fax: (6) 089-672136

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