Sepilok

Sepilok is in Sabah, Borneo. Situated 26 km from Sandakan, the famous Orangutan Sanctuary is situated here in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve.

Most travelers travel to Sepilok via tour group, taxi, hire car or bus from Sandakan. The road from Sandakan is well signed making for an easy journey for those self-driving. Arrangements can be made in advance with your accommodation in Sepilok for a car to meet you at the Sandakan airport (35 MYR one way per car as at July 2007).

Check out the orang utan and other wildlife. Pay a trip to the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) and walk their canopy bridges strung between huge towers.

The fundraising shop at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre sells postcards, fluffy monkey toys and other touristy merchandise.

Sabah Vegetables are a local specialty. When stir-fried with garlic or other herbs/spices these ferns are tasty and have a texture like crunchy bok choy or asparagus. Most resorts around the area will offer beer and other beverages.