| Located in the heart of a mangrove forest and | | | | supplement scheme of fruits and water, which |
| an oil palm estate, is one of Borneo's real | | | | helps ensure the conservation of these animals. |
| treasures, The Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey | | | | The monkey's come regularly each day for their |
| Sanctuary, which is home to a variety of | | | | feed, normally in groups, which you can observe |
| endangered wildlife species, with the indigenous | | | | whilst visiting here. Another initiative is the |
| Proboscis monkey exclusively found only in this | | | | mangrove planting project, where you can make |
| part of Borneo. | | | | a donation towards the repopulation of the |
| The Labuk Bay sanctuary was born out of a kind | | | | monkey's habitat and the worlds environment in |
| land owners sense of responsibility to see the | | | | general. |
| survival of these creatures. Whilst embarking on a | | | | The Sanctuary offers fully guided treks and night |
| palm oil plantation development, near to the | | | | walks through the jungle to observe not only the |
| current site the land owner, got to hear of the | | | | Proboscis Monkeys but also the abundance of |
| precarious predicament, these marvelous | | | | other wildlife, including hornbills, wild boars, |
| creatures were in, and wished to learn more. | | | | crocodiles, maroon leaf monkeys, and maybe a |
| After learning about the monkeys and the | | | | wild orangutan. At night the forest comes alive, |
| possibility that they might lose their natural habitat, | | | | when the fireflies, light up the darkness, providing |
| the land owner, dropped his plans for plantation | | | | an amazing light show experience. |
| development, to help maintain the ecological | | | | Only a few minutes driving distance by pick up |
| balance of nature in the area an ensure the | | | | from the sanctuary is Nipah lodge, which serves |
| survival of these marvelous animals. | | | | as the accommodation for here.In fact is is the |
| The Proboscis Monkey's have very recognizable | | | | only accommodation in the vicinity of the |
| features; the males are very large in size and | | | | sanctuary. Set in lush tropical rainforest, and built |
| have very prominent noses which swell and turn | | | | in lodge style, it provides a very relaxing setting |
| red when the monkey is either angry or excited. | | | | with a choice of comfortable chalets or shared |
| These are thought to be significant in the males | | | | dorms (ideal for group travel). The chalets, double |
| courting of a female. Also the males are known | | | | and twin have both air conditioning and fans, with |
| for their, flat top reddish hairstyles, and large | | | | hammocks on the private veranda outside, which |
| protruding bellies, thought to relate to their | | | | you can slip into after a days exploring. |
| complex digestive system. In comparison, the | | | | The resorts restaurant is set in a low lying area |
| females are much smaller in size with their only | | | | amongst the mangrove forest, which in the |
| distinguishing feature being their up turned noses. | | | | evening provides a dramatic scene of the fireflies |
| The size and weight difference of the male to the | | | | lighting up the trees. Also there is a satellite TV |
| female is thought to be the largest amongst any | | | | room, a pool table and a library and internet room, |
| primate species throughout the world. | | | | if you wish to catch up on the rest of the world. |
| The Proboscis Monkey's home is in the mangrove | | | | However, why would you wish to catch up on |
| forest and swamp, so apart from living amongst | | | | the rest of the world, when you've spent the day |
| the trees, the monkey's feel very much at home | | | | in paradise on Earth, amongst the amazing |
| in the streams, rivers and creeks and are more | | | | Proboscis Monkeys and the beautiful nature and |
| than accomplished swimmers. | | | | wildlife. A visit to Labuk Bay is an experience |
| Today, the Labuk Bay Sanctuary provides the | | | | definitely not to be missed when you in this part |
| monkeys, with a home for life, and operates a | | | | of Borneo, after all, exploring nature is the reason |
| very successful feeding programme; a dietary | | | | why you come here. |