Wildlife lodge 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.
Welcome
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.
If you choose a stay here, you are booking for the access and the expertise. The boats have immediate access to the narrow Menanggul tributary, making this one of the best locations for close-range primate observation.
The accommodation itself is honest and simple, built to provide a comfortable rest between safaris. At Sukau Greenview, you spend your time on the water with brilliant local guides.
The property
You can watch the river flow past during your meals and look out for wildlife on the opposite bank.
This space records and displays the heritage and lifestyle of the indigenous Orang Sungai people.
The lodge's single-level buildings are designed with a low-impact footprint among the tropical rainforest.
The jungle boardwalk behind the rooms offers opportunities to watch birds and mammals.
By basing yourself here, you are at the centre of a 26,000-hectare protected wildlife corridor.
Accommodation
Booking listings describe 14 rooms, with private air-conditioned options and a hostel. Ask the team about level access.
minimum 2 people per booking · air-conditioned · private en-suite
These are the standard choice for couples and pairs of travellers, providing a private en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning.
sleeps up to 4 · air-conditioned · private en-suite
Designed for small groups or families, these simple wooden structures keep you cool and rested between excursions.
single beds · shared facilities
For solo travellers or those watching their budget closely, the lodge operates a hostel section with single beds.
full board · scheduled river cruises
Most guests visit on a scheduled package that includes your board, transfers and a full programme of guided excursions.
supplementary cruises · private transfers
If you want even more time on the river, an optional supplementary morning cruise can be added on your final day.
Dining
Meals are served communally in the open-air dining hall beside the river. The kitchen serves authentic local Sabah cuisine, providing excellent vegetarian options if you let the team know your dietary requirements in advance. High-speed Starlink satellite Wi-Fi is available in the public dining hall.
Wildlife
Wild Bornean orangutans are seen on most stays, while afternoon cruises offer an excellent chance of watching proboscis monkey troops gathering beside the river.
The property
Rates on enquiry: no prices are published.
A stay of 3 days and 2 nights includes 4 scheduled river cruises and guided jungle walks.
EnquireTell the team your dates and preferred species to arrange a suitable river safari package.
EnquireDedicated birding cruises target specific micro-habitats, including muddy banks and overhanging branches.
EnquireQuestions
The lodge operates a fleet of vehicles for scheduled ground transfers from Sandakan and Sepilok. The overland drive takes roughly 2 hours.
Yes, the private Deluxe Rooms and Cabin Rooms are fully air-conditioned.
Yes, the lodge has high-speed Starlink satellite Wi-Fi available in the public dining hall.
Sightings peak during the drier months from April to August when the herds move towards the main river to drink and bathe.
Getting there
Sukau Greenview is located 130 km from Sandakan. Access is by road, and the lodge operates scheduled ground transfers that collect guests from Sandakan hotels, Sandakan Airport and Sepilok, where Sepilok Nature Resort is located. The overland drive takes roughly 2 hours. If you arrive by public bus from Semporna or Kota Kinabalu, the team can meet you at the Sukau Junction.
Alternatives
Alternatives include Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort's luxury chalets downriver in the Abai mangroves and Sukau Rainforest Lodge's premium private villas on the same river stretch.
Our view
Tell the team your preferred dates to check availability at Sukau Greenview and arrange your guided Kinabatangan River wildlife safaris.
