The Nocturnal Borneo program is set at INFAPRO, a tree nursery project base responsible for replanting areas of forest that has been logged in the past. Strategically located near the gate of Danum Valley Field Centre, this lesser-known cousin of DVFC offers wildlife and nature wonders to the adventurous. If rare nocturnal mammals of Borneo are what you wish to see but have limited time, this is the program for you.
Specially designed for keen and passionate travelers that are a little more serious than the average traveler, elevate your chances of seeing elusive cats that inhabit here and other night creatures. Search for nocturnal mammals such as the Western tarsier, civets, slow loris, porcupines, and many other species during the night safaris on the dirt roads around INFAPRO. Leopard cat, marble cat, flat-headed cat and Bornean Clouded leopard have been sighted in the area. If in luck, hopefully one of the elusive cats makes an appearance during your extended nightly search. When not on night safari, embark on a day safari into the Danum Valley Field Center nearby for walks and trail exploration of flora and fauna, observe an orangutan, or spend time swimming by the riverbank with a backdrop of giant old-growth trees.
Rooms with ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, hot water, and 24-hour electricity.
Simple yet tasty meals. Vegetarians and special diets catered for.
When you book an INFAPRO trip with us, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable Sticky Rice Travel nature guide on all your treks and night walks. Your guide will also be able to assist with organizing additional 4×4 activities such as night safaris (outside of your main itinerary; at your own expense) during your time there.
Our guide to guest ratio is 1:8 so you will be with other travelers who are booked on the same departure.
We can also accommodate private guide or specialist guide eg. birding guide requests.
Depart from Lahad Datu Airport or town at 8:30am. Upon arrival 1.5 to 2 hours later, register at INFAPRO and check-in early if the room is available. Settle in after an introduction and safety briefing by your guide, and enjoy lunch at noon. After lunch, spend some time relaxing before departing INFAPRO at 3 pm for a safari drive towards Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC). During your drive into DVFC, test your luck at spotting wildlife along the way or your guide will point them out for you. Spend your afternoon exploring trails and taking in your surroundings with your guide before returning to INFAPRO before sundown at about 6 pm. After dinner, spend some time relaxing before going out at 10 pm for a long night drive in search of rare nocturnal wildlife such as wild cats. Return to INFAPRO at 2am.
Lunch / Dinner
Breakfast at 7.30am before departing INFAPRO at 8am for your morning safari drive into DVFC. Early mornings are the best time for wildlife observation – both the drive from INFAPRO and walks in the immediate DVFC area offer plenty of opportunity for wildlife sightings. Continue your morning exploration for wildlife sighting and observation before returning to INFAPRO at 11 am. Dig into your lunch at noon and spend your downtime reading, napping or simply relaxing. At 3 pm, depart again to DVFC on an afternoon safari drive, followed by a hike and a cool off dip in the river. At sunset, go on a night walk in hopes of spotting nocturnal wildlife on foot. After about an hour of night walk, return to INFAPRO for a slow and leisurely night drive back to INFAPRO for dinner by 8 or 8.30 pm. After dinner, spend some time relaxing before going out at 10 pm for a long night drive in search of rare nocturnal wildlife such as wild cats. Return to INFAPRO at 2am.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Breakfast at 7.30am before departing INFAPRO at 8am for your morning safari into DVFC. Spend the morning trekking and searching for wildlife such as orangutans and red leaf langurs before returning to INFAPRO in time for your transfer out to Lahad Datu at noon.
Breakfast
Depart from Lahad Datu Airport or town at 8:30am. Upon arrival 1.5 to 2 hours later, register at INFAPRO and check-in early if room is available. Settle in after an introduction and safety briefing by your guide, and enjoy lunch at noon. After lunch, spend some time relaxing before departing INFAPRO at 3pm for a safari drive towards Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC). During your drive into DVFC, test your luck at spotting wildlife along the way or your guide will point them out for you. Spend your afternoon exploring trails and taking in your surroundings with your guide before returning to INFAPRO before sundown at about 6pm. After dinner, spend some time relaxing before going out at 10pm for a long night drive in search of rare nocturnal wildlife such as wild cats. Return to INFAPRO at 2am.
Lunch / Dinner
Breakfast at 7.30am before departing INFAPRO at 8am for your morning safari drive into DVFC. Early mornings are the best time for wildlife observation – both the drive from INFAPRO and walks in the immediate DVFC area offer plenty of opportunity for wildlife sightings. Continue your morning exploration for wildlife sighting and observation before returning to INFAPRO at 11 am. Dig into your lunch at noon and spend your downtime reading, napping or simply relaxing. At 3 pm, depart again to DVFC on an afternoon safari drive, followed by a hike and a cool off dip in the river. At sunset, go on a night walk in hopes of spotting nocturnal wildlife on foot. After about an hour of night walk, return to INFAPRO for a slow and leisurely night drive back to INFAPRO for dinner by 8 or 8.30 pm. After dinner, spend some time relaxing before going out at 10 pm for a long night drive in search of rare nocturnal wildlife such as wild cats. Return to INFAPRO at 2am.
Packed Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Breakfast at 7.30am before departing INFAPRO at 8am for your morning safari drive into DVFC. Early mornings are the best time for wildlife observation – both the drive from INFAPRO and walks in the immediate DVFC area offer plenty of opportunity for wildlife sightings. Continue your morning exploration for wildlife sighting and observation before returning to INFAPRO at 11 am. Dig into your lunch at noon and spend your downtime reading, napping or simply relaxing. At 3 pm, depart again to DVFC on an afternoon safari drive, followed by a hike and a cool off dip in the river. Spend your afternoon exploring trails and taking in your surroundings with your guide before returning to INFAPRO before sundown at about 6 pm. After dinner, spend some time relaxing before going out at 10 pm for a long night drive in search of rare nocturnal wildlife such as wild cats. Return to INFAPRO at 2am.
Packed Breakfast/ Lunch / Dinner
Breakfast at 7.30am before departing INFAPRO at 8am for your morning safari into DVFC. Spend the morning trekking and searching for wildlife such as orangutans and red leaf langurs before returning to INFAPRO in time for your transfer out to Lahad Datu at noon.
Breakfast
Accommodation, meals, coffee, tea & drinking water, entrance fees, return transfers from INFAPRO to Lahad Datu, Sticky Rice Travel Nature guide, leech socks.
International flights, sodas, and alcoholic beverages, tipping and gratuities to guide.
Head lamp, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, binocular, dry bag, swimwear, walking shoes, money (no ATM), comfortable trekking pack, water bottle, toiletries, basic first aid kit.
Daily based on a minimum booking of 2pax per departure. If you are a solo traveler, no worries, just let us know and we can assist in avoiding single supplement surcharge.
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