One of the most popular destinations in Sabah is the Kinabatangan River.
This river has a length of 560 kilometers and stretches through half of
Eastern Sabah. Alongside the riverbanks there is an abundance of
wildlife. During a river cruise you will have a chance to spot the rare
orangutan, the pygmy elephant, proboscis monkeys and saltwater
crocodiles. During night cruises you might spot the leopard cat,
numerous sleeping birds, wild boars, snakes and many crocodiles.Kinabatangan River is the second longest river in Malaysia, with a length of 560 kilometers it runs across the state of Sabah on the island of Borneo.
It is part of the Sukau-Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary. The beautiful
river offers great opportunities to see amazing wildlife. Water takes in
a central position, people travel by boat in search of wildlife. During
a visit you may encounter an enormous variety of animals. There are
numerous small villages along the river; often forming the starting
point for tourists that visit the area. Bilit is such a village; from
here boats to lodges in the area leave. There are several lodges that
accommodate tourists; most of them in and nearby the small town of Sukau
(the tourist 'center' within the Kinabatangan area). Kinabatangan River
is one of the most popular destinations within Sabah; here you can spot
rare animals like orangutans, proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, elephants, snakes, insects and many bird species, such as varieties of the king fisher and the hornbill.
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