Sandakan - Day 2

Enjoyed the resorts massive breakfast buffet and then drove 40 minutes to the organgutang consevation area. Protected jungle area for the orangutangs.

Spent time in nursury area where they help them back to good health and theres also at a feeding platform setup in the jungle area for nearby orangutangs to feed on twice a day.

A massive orangutang showed up on the human walkway at the feeding area instead of through the jungle, making everyone scatter. Pretty humourous. And then it went back into the jungle and made its way to an elevated feeding platform and hung out there grazing and relaxing. The orangutangs at the nursery were much more active rolling around and swinging on ropes.

From there, went to the sun bear conservation park. This area waa actually fenced in but lots of natural area to roam around. Also saw the tiniest of vipers on tree leaf. Almost impossible to spot.

Then onto the probiscus monkey conservation park. This was quite something. Completely in the wild but with feeding times and oh boy did they ever come out in numbers plus a different species of monkey too. They even jumped into our viewing area and mingled about. Soooo crazy. One grey monkey stole the baby of a probiscus monkey and joined us on the viewing deck. Maybe for protection? Anyways, this was an amazing experience.

From there, went to a wildlife preserve with a massively elevated canopy walk through the trees. Gorgeous jungle views from the treetops. Walked the way back on the ground and came across a mother and baby orangutang high above us. Amazing.

Back at the probiscus monkey conservation, i came across two guys from france with no car. So i offered them a ride to the viewing platform which was easily a km or 2. And after the viewing i also offered them a lift back to the city/hotels but first going to the wildlife preserve. They were so grateful. A good 55 minute combined drive. And despite me telling them it was all on my way anyways, they insisted on giving me 50 ringits. They said i am kinder than anyone in france because no one has ever been so kind to them. Aww 🥰

Decided to try a waterfront area seafood place in a stilted village area. Had one of the best fish ever, sweet and sour flavour too. Yum!! Plus a fish soup. I unwittingly hugely over ordered. The local restaurant cat got the biggest fish serving of leftovers ever 😁Read more