Description
Hotel overview
The Kinabatangan River, Sabah’s longest river and Malaysia’s second longest river, is one of the most exciting and easily accessible places to explore the rich biodiversity of Sabah. From Kampung Abai near the river mouth of Kinabatangan River, on to the major village of Sukau and further up river, the lower kinabatangan offers an incredible opportunity to see a large range of wildlife including Borneo’s unique proboscis monkeys, the wild Orang Utan, Bornean Pyrmy elephants, crocodiles, otters, bears, wild cats and countless rare and beautiful birds such as hornbills and the Oriental Darter..
The lodge is safe from flood all year round that can be reach by vehicle or boat. All the walkway are flat in and out made by “Belian” hard wood plank. We use Kimberly-Clark Biodegradable and Environmentally friendly shampoo, soap and papers, All rooms are with attached bathroom, hot shower, ceiling fan, Smoke Detector, Emergency Action Plan and netted windows.
We use Reverse Osmosis water purifier system. Welcome Drink, cold towel are serve at the Jetty after an hour boat ride from Abai Jungle Restaurant.24 hours coffee and Tea is provided at the Restaurant “Orang Utan Corner”(42 FT.X 70 Ft.) The Air condition Library Room (18Ft.X24Ft.) for relax and study is attached with the restaurant.
The lodge is provided with 24 hours electricity by SESB at 220/240V,50 cycles. 2 units of 50 KVA Diesel Green Engine Generators are standby for emergency. Fiberglass boat powered by four stroke outboard engines and electric boat is particularly for our environmental standard where to minimize noise and air pollution.
Rainwater is collected in 8 units of 900 gallons tanks and 3 units of 400 gallons tanks.8 units of 900 gallons tanks and 6 units of 400 gallons tanks are filtered before use. In dry season this is supplemented by river water ,which is treated and sand filtered before use. Hot water is supplied by Storage water heater of 7.7 gallons and are placed safe outside in every lodge.
At the back of the lodge is the jungle trail that you may trek if the weather permitted. Birds, Red Leaf Monkey and wild Orang Utan are often spotted.
With all this, I am sure guest will experience an enjoyable and memorable trip with us.