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Sepilok and the Kinabatangan, Borneo, Malaysia Sepilok and the Kinabatangan Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia Remove
In August31°C27 rainy days
Flying time15h 35mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stay3–4 nights
Best forWildlife & nature · Families · Photographers
The feel of itHumid, green, quietly astonishing
Where people staySandakanor Sepilok
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageMYRMalay
AccommodationCheap

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