The only bridge crossing the river is located at Federal Route , about 108 km (67 mi) from Sandakan.
A 350 m (1,150 ft) bridge linking Sukau with Litang and Tommanggong was planned but cancelled in April 2017 after opposition from conservationists including David Attenborough due to potential adverse effect on the local pygmy elephant population.
The river can be visited all year round, though it is often flooded during the wettest part of the year in December and January.
From April to October during the main flowering and fruiting season, the climate is generally fairly dry and a good time to spot many birds and animals.
During the northeast monsoon from November to March, there are often heavy showers during the afternoons which usually extended until December and January.
Through the rainy season, it is possible to negotiate many of the river channels leading into the oxbow lakes, where there is a greater concentration of wildlife.
The only bridge crossing the river is located at Federal Route , about 108 km (67 mi) from Sandakan. A 350 m (1,150 ft) bridge linking Sukau with Litang and Tommanggong was planned but cancelled in April 2017 after opposition from conservationists including David Attenborough due to potential adverse effect on the local pygmy elephant population. The river can be visited all year round, though it is often flooded during the wettest part of the year in December and January. From April to October during the main flowering and fruiting season, the climate is generally fairly dry and a good time to spot many birds and animals. During the northeast monsoon from November to March, there are often heavy showers during the afternoons which usually extended until December and January. Through the rainy season, it is possible to negotiate many of the river channels leading into the oxbow lakes, where there is a greater concentration of wildlife.
Kinabatangan River