Wildlife lodge at Sukau
Set on the Kinabatangan River at Sukau, this is an honest eco-lodge run by a local Orang Sungai team, known for its excellent guiding and immediate jungle access.
Wildlife lodge at Sukau
Positioned on the north bank of the Kinabatangan River at Sukau, this single-level wooden lodge provides immediate access to the Menanggul tributary. Owned and operated by an indigenous Orang Sungai team, the property features an elevated boardwalk running directly through the rainforest canopy. Board the daily scheduled river cruises to watch for resident primates and scan the overhanging branches for roosting kingfishers and hornbills.
The main focal point of Sukau Greenview is the open-air dining hall erected right beside the Kinabatangan. You can watch the river flow past during your meals and look out for wildlife on the opposite bank. The grounds also hold the Panglima Nayad Gallery. This space records and displays the heritage and lifestyle of the indigenous Orang Sungai people. The lodge's single-level buildings have a low-impact footprint.
Most guests visit on a scheduled package that includes your board, transfers and a full programme of guided excursions. A typical day revolves entirely around the wildlife.
You start early. The boats leave for a morning cruise as the mist clears off the water and the birds become active. After returning for breakfast, the middle of the day is yours. You can walk the elevated boardwalk through the rainforest canopy around the lodge or rest in the air-conditioning. The package also includes a 2-hour daytime jungle walk with your guide. The lodge provides the rubber boots. On this walk, your guide looks for small animals and introduces you to the plants around the lodge. You might spot tiny poisonous frogs and various snake species.
At Sukau Greenview, brilliant local guiding brings you closer to the rainforest while keeping the trip within a modest budget. The time you spend exploring with local Orang Sungai guides makes a stay here exceptional value. You can be out on the river at dawn and dusk and swap stories with other travellers over shared meals.
For a stay centred on luxury accommodation, consider Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort or Sukau Rainforest Lodge and ask the team about dining and in-room Wi-Fi. If you want premium bathrooms and total privacy, Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort downriver at Abai or Sukau Rainforest Lodge on this same stretch are the ones to book.
Why stay here
Come here for plenty of time watching wildlife with knowledgeable local guides. The Orang Sungai guides receive constant praise for their ability to spot elusive micro-fauna and their deep understanding of the river's ecology.
Located on the north bank of the Kinabatangan River at Sukau
Fourteen rooms including air-conditioned Deluxe options and multi-bed Cabins
Spot nearby wildlife directly from the lodge's elevated wooden boardwalk
Four scheduled river cruises included with your standard safari package
Ideal for travellers prioritising excellent local guiding and extensive field time
Rooms
These are the standard choice for couples and pairs of travellers. They provide a private en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning and can be set up with King, Queen or Twin beds. They require a minimum of 2 people per booking.
Enquire about this roomDesigned for small groups or families, the Cabins can sleep up to 4 people. They offer flexible bed configurations with Triple, Queen or Twin setups. Like the Deluxe Rooms, they have private en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning. They are simple wooden structures that keep you cool and rested between excursions.
Enquire about this roomFor solo travellers or those watching their budget closely, the lodge operates a hostel section with single beds and shared facilities.
If you need widened doorways or roll-in showers, ask the team to check the room arrangements before you book. The exact number of steps connecting the single-level lodge to the boardwalk or the boat boarding point is confirmed at enquiry. Ask the team if you need level access.
Enquire about this roomDining
If you book a standard river package, your stay includes full board. Meals are served communally in the open-air dining hall beside the river. The kitchen serves authentic local Sabah cuisine. They provide excellent vegetarian options if you let the team know your dietary requirements in advance.
Breakfast is served between 8am and 9am to fit around the morning cruise. Beverages outside of the standard meal service and any extra snacks are charged separately.
To keep you connected in this remote location, the lodge provides high-speed Starlink satellite Wi-Fi. This connection is available in the public dining hall. It provides a central place to share your photographs and catch up on messages in the evening.
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Wildlife you may see
Sightings are wild and never guaranteed: that is the point. These are the residents your guides will be listening for.
Because the lodge is on the Sukau stretch of the Kinabatangan, the boats have direct access to the narrower tributaries where the canopy closes over the water. This allows for intimate close-range encounters.
Packages
Rates on enquiry, no prices are published.
2 nights at the flagship lodge: the canopy walkway at dawn, a night drive, and dinner beside the river.
Full board · on enquiry
EnquireA private week across the Lodge and the Study Centre: hides, flexible dawn starts and a vehicle that waits for the light.
Full board · on enquiry
EnquireYes, the private Deluxe Rooms and Cabin Rooms are fully air-conditioned.
Yes, the lodge welcomes families. The Cabin Rooms can sleep up to 4 people and infants 3 years old and younger stay free of charge. Children aged 11 and under receive a discount on the package rates when sharing a bed with at least 2 adults.
Yes, the lodge has high-speed Starlink satellite Wi-Fi available in the public dining hall.
The lodge provides rubber boots for the trails. You should bring your own rain jacket or poncho, leech socks and binoculars for the river cruises.
Sightings peak during the drier months from April to August. As floodwaters recede in the inland forest, the herds move towards the main river to drink and bathe.
No. Pets and service animals are strictly prohibited from entering the premises to prevent cross-contamination with the highly sensitive surrounding wildlife.
How to get there
Sukau Greenview is located 130 km from Sandakan. Access is by road and the lodge operates a fleet of vehicles for scheduled ground transfers. The overland drive takes roughly 2 hours.
Open the interactive mapExtend the journey
Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort: Luxury chalets downriver in the Abai mangroves. Sukau Rainforest Lodge: Premium villas on the same stretch with electric boats. Danum Valley Study Centre: Deep primary rainforest research station with outstanding birding. Borneo Rainforest Lodge: Flagship luxury chalets inside the Danum Valley canopy.
Plan your trip
Tell the team your preferred dates to check availability at Sukau Greenview and arrange your guided Kinabatangan River wildlife safaris.
