Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary

Viewing times at 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm, 4:30pm

Sandakan, 90000

The basics

Explore the sanctuary via a series of wooden boardwalks that end in two observation platforms, from which you’ll likely see hundreds of proboscis monkeys feasting on guava and cucumber— sometimes, silverleaf monkeys and hornbills also make an appearance. Wildlife tours from Sandakan or Kota Kinabalu typically stop at Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary for feeding time. Excursions also tend to visit the nearby Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.

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Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey

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$217.00 per adult

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Orangatans and more!

Guide Herman and driver Ben were fantastic from start to finish. Herman is so knowledgeable about the local area and we were thrilled to see orangatangs, proboscis monkeys, and sun bears along with a huge millipede and a black mamba cobra! Great experience!!

thomask_h, Feb 2024

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Things to know before you go

The proboscis monkeys that inhabit the sanctuary are wild, therefore touching, feeding, and close contact are completely prohibited.
Stairs and uneven surfaces mean that Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary is unfortunately not wheelchair-accessible.
There’s an admission fee to enter the sanctuary; parking and restrooms are available on-site. However, there are no shops, so bring plenty of water with you.

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How to get there

The sanctuary is located 24 miles (38 kilometers) from Sandakan and can be reached by car; take Jalan Labuk toward Kota Kinabalu, turn off at Mile 19, and follow the dirt road 9.3 miles (15 kilometers) to the sanctuary. To avoid navigating dirt roads, opt for a tour that includes round-trip transfers.

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When to get there

Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary is open daily from morning until early evening; feeding time occurs four times throughout the day, twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon. Check the sanctuary website for specific times.

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