Malaysia · ORANGUTAN SANCTUARIES

Visiting Malaysia’s Orangutan Rehabilitation Centres

23 reviewed trips

Sepilok in Sabah and Semenggoh in Sarawak take in orphaned and injured orangutans and work towards releasing them back into the forest. Viewing is from a boardwalk or platform at feeding time, touching and feeding are prohibited, and no one can promise you an animal — the rehabilitated apes are free to stay in the trees, and on a good day they do. Book the visit for the reserve itself; treat a sighting as luck.

Private Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan, Bornean Sun Bear and Rainforest Discovery Center Tour - Lunch and the “no-hassle” logistics that actually save your day
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Private Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan, Bornean Sun Bear and Rainforest Discovery Center Tour

Private Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan, Bornean Sun Bear and Rainforest Discovery Center Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · from $125

Private Sandakan day trip to Sepilok orangutans, Bornean sun bears, and RDC rainforest discovery, with lunch and round-trip transport.

“Got to visit the Orangutan sanctuary, sun bear Sanctuary (next door) and the rainforest discovery centre with entrance fees paid. Not really a tour but a taxi service as did not provide any Information or act as a guide. English was very basic Read more”

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Semenggoh Orangutan Centre from Kuching - The half-day flow from Kuching to the feeding platform
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Semenggoh Orangutan Centre from Kuching

Semenggoh Orangutan Centre from Kuching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $66

Half-day Semenggoh Orangutan Centre tour from Kuching with hotel pickup, rainforest walk, and feeding-time orangutan sightings.

“GREAT morning trip. You should book the 8.00 departure to see the feeding at 9.00, we saw 4 orangutans, that's very lucky there were no sightings the previous day. It's a chance you take looking for wild animals.”

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Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Tour: Discover Sarawak’s Orangutans - Pickup, timing, and getting to Sarawak’s orangutan reserve the easy way
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Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Tour: Discover Sarawak’s Orangutans

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Tour: Discover Sarawak’s Orangutans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $70

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre tour from Kuching with air-conditioned pickup, orangutan spotting, and a scheduled feeding. Admission included.

“The guide was great and very knowledgeable. The park is very nice; however following an incident a while ago you can't walk through the park and can only walk to the feeding zone.We didn't see any orangutan's as it is the fruiting season in Read more”

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Bukit Merah Orang Utan and Penang City Private Tour - Getting around: private pickup, smooth timing, minimal stress
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Bukit Merah Orang Utan and Penang City Private Tour

Bukit Merah Orang Utan and Penang City Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $140

Private Penang tour mixing semi-wild orangutans at Bukit Merah with George Town sights, street art, and Chew Jetty. Pickup included.

“it was great to see the orangatan but it pretty much was just a zoo, i wish there was some interaction o chance to feed them close by.. the animals were fabulous just a little disappointed”

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Labuk Proboscis, Sepilok, Sun Bear, Sandakan City Tour & Lunch - How the day runs, times, and pacing
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Labuk Proboscis, Sepilok, Sun Bear, Sandakan City Tour & Lunch

Labuk Proboscis, Sepilok, Sun Bear, Sandakan City Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $151

Sandakan small-group wildlife day with Sepilok orangutans, Labuk proboscis monkeys, sun bears, Puu Jih Shih temple, and lunch included.

“Absolutely awesome day ..... the Orangutan's, Proboscis Monkey, Silver Leaf Monkey, Snakes, Butterflies etc etc just amazing. We actually ended up having to pay for extra for a Private Tour as when we booked it turned out the the Bus wRead more”

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Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation: Feeding Platform, Rules, and the Video Show
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Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey

Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $176

Sandakan wildlife day trip: orangutans at Sepilok, sun bears, and proboscis monkeys at Labuk Bay, lunch included.

“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!!”

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Full Day Orang Utan Sepilok, Proboscis Monkey, Sunbear, RDC - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre: feeding views, forest walks, and big rules
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Full Day Orang Utan Sepilok, Proboscis Monkey, Sunbear, RDC

Full Day Orang Utan Sepilok, Proboscis Monkey, Sunbear, RDC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $210

Full-day Sandakan wildlife loop: Sepilok orangutans, Labuk Bay proboscis monkeys, sun bears and RDC rainforest trails, lunch included.

“There are so many orangutans! My cell phone camera’s zoom didn’t take great pictures, but the in-person views were great. Bring water because it is hot! No bags are allowed to be carried because the orangutans may try to steal your stuff!”

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Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave From Kuala Lumpur - Orang Utan Island: what to expect from the 3-hour visit
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Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave From Kuala Lumpur

Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave From Kuala Lumpur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $138

Kuala Lumpur day trip to Orang Utan Island by included ferry, plus Perak Tong Cave Temple. Air-conditioned ride, tickets included, lunch extra.

“The only reason I gave this trip four stars was because the car should have been more comfortable for such a long trip. Otherwise the experience was great. The driver was very kind and quite quiet. He stopped for convenient toilet and food Read more”

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Wildlife & Wonders: Orang Utan Island + Perak Cave Temple Tour - The 6:00 AM hotel pickup and the long drive to Bukit Merah
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Wildlife & Wonders: Orang Utan Island + Perak Cave Temple Tour

Orang Utan Island Day Tour - Stop 2: Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation, where the conservation story becomes real
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Orang Utan Island Day Tour

Orang Utan Island Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $101

Orangutan Island day trip from Kuala Lumpur with hotel pickup, round-trip ferry, lunch, and cave temple stops. A long road day.

“My low rating is because of a 3 hour drive from KL to the island and a 6 hour return trip with a reckless driver doing between 140 and 150 kmph at times. All this for 2 hours on the island which did not live up to advertising or expectations.”

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Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave Temple Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur - Orang Utan Island in Bukit Merah: what the visit feels like
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Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave Temple Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur

Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave Temple Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $132

Visit Orang Utan Island from Kuala Lumpur, then tour Perak Tong Cave Temple for golden Buddha views, murals, and a full day away from the city.

“The orangutan sanctuary is a must do! The guide was well informed and passionate about the animals. Be warned, the drive from KL is long (nearly 3hours one way!) if you’re going to Penang it will be quicker to hire a driver and go from there.”

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Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre & Sepilok Orang Utan Rehab Centre Tour - Hotel Pickup, Air-Conditioned Rides, and a Guide to Translate the Why
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Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre & Sepilok Orang Utan Rehab Centre Tour

Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre & Sepilok Orang Utan Rehab Centre Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $112

Small-group day trip from Sandakan to Sepilok orangutans and the Bornean sun bear rescue, with hotel pickup and included tickets.

“Viator tours was one hour late, and didn’t answer our calls or texts. From pickup until we was back at the hotel took two and a half hours. We paid 347 dollars for 4 persons. From Sandakan you can take a taxi, pay for the entrance and then it Read more”

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Semenggoh Orangutan Center & Sarawak Cultural Village - Semenggoh Wildlife Centre: how to spot orangutans during feeding time
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Semenggoh Orangutan Center & Sarawak Cultural Village

Semenggoh Orangutan Center & Sarawak Cultural Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $158

See semi-wild orangutans at Semenggoh and then meet Sarawak’s seven ethnic cultures at Sarawak Cultural Village in one Kuching day.

“I was worried that Sarawak Cultural Village would be a place that was too contrived or exploitative...but was wowed as it really showcased Sarawak's diverse cultures beautifully, culminating in a scintillating hour-long performance. Lunch wasnRead more”

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Sepilok OrangUtan, Sun Bear & Labuk Bay Full Day Trip - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre: feeding stations and timing that matters
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Sepilok OrangUtan, Sun Bear & Labuk Bay Full Day Trip

Sepilok OrangUtan, Sun Bear & Labuk Bay Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $239

Sandakan full-day wildlife tour: Sepilok orangutan feeding, sun bears at BSBCC, proboscis monkey feeding at Labuk Bay, plus lunch.

“Tutto molto carino, Darwis la nostra guida era molto preparato e divertente. Anche il pranzo davvero buono. Nel complesso però il prezzo è davvero troppo esagerato e ci sono valide opzioni prenotabili direttamente sul posto a prezzi molto più contenuti, per cui non vale la pena fare questa escursione.”

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Sepilok Orang Utan & Bornean Sun Bear Centre with Sandakan City Tour with Lunch - Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre: smaller time, strong mission focus
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Sepilok Orang Utan & Bornean Sun Bear Centre with Sandakan City Tour with Lunch

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