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Uncle Tan's Wilderness Camp

Posted by annakhall 12 August 2008

Uncle Tan's is a very basic camp located in the heart of the rainforest near Sandakan. It can be quite tough - squat toilets, lots and lots of mosquitos and mud, long walks through jungle - but the chance to see the wildlife is unbeatable. I saw a dominant male orangutan from about 5m away, plus a reticulated snake, tarantula, scorpion, lots of proboscis monkeys, bearded pigs, hornbills etc. Fantastic place with brilliant fun staff and a lovely communual atmosphere.

On the main road to Semporna, a few miles outside Sandakan (quite near airport) - any bus will drop you off if you tell them where you're going. Make sure you get cash out first though, as there are no ATMs for miles.
www.uncletan.com/

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The Old English Tea Rooms

Posted by Bisby 10 December 2006

What a fantastic way to spend an evening; eating fish and chips along with mushy peas, bread and butter and English tea. Perched on a hill overlooking the bay watching a lightening show on the horizon whilst playing croquet.

www.asiaextreme.biz/eth/index.htm

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