The notebook of Sandakan and Sepilok
Choose a day paced by the landscape.
Sandakan and Sepilok bring together memorial sites, heritage collections and forest conservation centres. Official safety warnings for the east of the Sabah must be consulted before any travel; the card does not constitute a guarantee of access or security.
Identity summary
2 to 3 days
Spring · Summer
Recommended car
City · Forest · Heritage
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Sandakan and Sepilok
Sandakan and Sepilok bring together memorial sites, heritage collections and forest conservation centres. Official safety warnings for the east of the Sabah must be consulted before any travel; the card does not constitute a guarantee of access or security.
Check access, bookings and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
- Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok
- Sandakan Memorial Park
- Agnes Keith House
Before you choose
- Check access, bookings and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Conservation centre
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
The Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sepilok accompanies the conservation of these animals in a forest sector. Observations are made according to the rules of the centre, without contact, personal feeding or guaranteed presence.
Conservation centre
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is dedicated to the protection of Malaysian bears. Licensed platforms and presentations allow you to understand your work; keep your distance from animals.
Forest
Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok
The Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sepilok offers equipment to discover the forest and its canopy. Open routes and activities can be found directly with the manager.
Memorial Site
Sandakan Memorial Park
Sandakan Memorial Park retains a memory space related to prisoners of war and death marches. Presentations and paths require a discreet and respectful attitude.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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