Please note that we have relocated our Camp. Our Camp is now situated near the Lokan River, upriver from our previous Camp.

Important Note for 2008 bookings:

"Uncle Tan's Wildlife Camp operates at the present place (Danau Girang, Kinabatangan) by way of written permission from the Government since 1990. We have been operating at our present location for more than 18 years.

In 2007, we were invited by the authorities to discuss about the status of Uncle Tan's Wildlife Camp at Danau Girang. We have been informed that there are plans by the authorities to develop the jungle area where we are located.
We have not been categorically asked to move out of our present place but have instead been issued a further written permission for us to occupy the present place till the end of 2007. We have also been asked to apply for extension to further our stay at the present location, which we have done.

In order to better clarify the position, we have also held discussions with and have written to the Ministry to review Uncle Tan's Wildlife Camp's position at the present location. Steps have also been taken to explain our position and background in support of our continued stay at our present location. At the present moment, though we have been verbally given to understand that at least extension would be given, we have yet to receive any written confirmation from the authorities or Ministry on the matter.

On our part, we plan to continue operating and do not have intentions to close our operations and are following up on the matter with the hope that continued operations at our current location would be given. Due to the matters mentioned above, while we do not expect adverse governmental directives soon, all bookings are taken on a conditional basis with a frank disclosure of the uncertainty that we are experiencing."

[Updated - June 2008]

Email Reservation & Communication Desk

Email is our preferred mode of communication, but you can also either call or fax us your enquiries/booking.We do not ask for deposits for confirmations [except for customised programmes or bookings for 10 pax or more]. You can pay us when you arrive. Payment will be in Ringgit cash only. 

Communication via Email: click here

Note: We make it a point to provide quick response to emails received. If you do not get a response from us within 3 working days, it is possible that your mail has not reached us. Please resend.

Attaching previous email.
As we receive and have to handle many enquiries and confirmations each day, it will help us provide you a faster reply if you could attach previous email communication.

Attaching previous email
 As we receive and have to handle many enquiries and confirmations each day, it will help us provide you a faster reply if you could attach previous email communication.
 
FAQ
Q: Can you please provide a reference number for our booking?
 
A: We are a small company and have not evolved into the sophistication of generating reference numbers for bookings. We still use the old fashion way of recording bookings in the names of our visitors. Besides, we prefer to refer to our visitors by their names and not by reference numbers. 

[Important Note: We DO NOT have agents who can book or take visitors to our Camp. We handle bookings directly and we control and carry out all arrangements to take visitors to Camp.

Please note that bookings can only be made via email to eugene@uncletan.com or natt@uncletan.com or by calling our Ops Base at (6) 089-535784 or Mobile Phone 016- 8244749.

We also DO NOT have agents who have been authorised to collect payment or deposit on our behalf. Payment is to be made at our Ops Base or where pre-arranged, by transfer to our company account. We will NOT acknowledge payment made to third parties.]

Operation Base/ B&B

Lot No. 1
Mile 14, Jalan Sepilok,
Sandakan,
Sabah, MALAYSIA

Tel: +6089-535784, +6089-531639
or Mobile Phone +6016- 8244749

Note: The number listed in the Lonely Planet Guide is the old number of the previous premises. It is no longer in use. Please use the numbers above to contact us.

Uncle Tan Wildlife Adventures is a Licensed Tour Company under
Ministry of Culture, Arts & Tourism Licence No. KKKP 3067

Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA)
Membership No. MA1867

FAQ
Q: Is the Wildlife Camp, Operations Base/B&B at the same place or nearby each other?

A: The Wildlife Camp is at the Kinabatangan River. Our Operations Base/B&B is in Sepilok, at Mile 14, outside Sandakan. These are 2 different places - quite apart in distance from each other. Visitors come to our Ops Base first. We then organise things and leave at 2:30 p.m. for the Kinabatangan river by van en route to Camp. At the river, our boats will then take visitors to Camp.

Q: How much does it cost?

A: The cost for the Standard 3D/2N trip is RM 380.00 per person. Subject to availability of space, extended stay is possible. The cost for each day extended is RM 80.00 per person.

It is possible to stay one night at the Camp although to get the best experience, we recommend two night's stay. With a night's stay, you will still get to do one night safari as well as one morning safari but you won't have enough time to do the guided trek in the jungle the next day as you would be leaving the Camp. As for cost, we will deduct RM 80.00 being the charges of one day's stay less. The cost would be RM 300.00 per person.

The price is ex our Ops Base in Sepilok and it covers transportation by van to and from the Kinabatangan River, transportation by boat to and from the Camp, all river Safaris, jungle treks, accommodation in camp huts, 3 meals a day (B,L,D), coffee/tea available all day plus some tea time snacks and biscuits. There are no hidden costs, no guide fees, no surprises - as plain as that.

The things you may want to purchase from our staff co-operative canteen would be beer, bottled water and soft drinks. Beer, bottled water and soft drinks are NOT included in the price.

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