🌳Explore the Rainforest – Just Minutes from Sandakan!

Located only 13 km (8 miles) from Sandakan Airport and 22.5 km (14 miles) from Sandakan Town, the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) is one of Sabah’s most accessible rainforests — perfect for both spontaneous visits and planned adventures!

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🌿Discover the Rainforest from Every Angle

Experience the wonders of the Bornean rainforest from above the canopy and along the forest floor:

• Rainforest Skywalk – A scenic walkway through the treetops where you can get a bird’s-eye view of the forest.

• Nature Trails – A well-marked network of forest trails offering a closer look at tropical plants and wildlife.

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​🐦 What might you see?

As you explore, keep your eyes and ears open! You might spot:

• Colourful birds like hornbills and sunbirds

• Playful squirrels darting among the trees

• And if you’re lucky — a mother orangutan with her baby!

All around you, the forest comes alive with the rustling of leaves, the calls of wildlife, and the lush green beauty of Sabah’s tropical rainforest.