Safari
Borneo Wildlife Photo Safari
Run by Lerako Photo Tours · 11 days · Up to 5 people · Jul
About
Eleven-day small-group photo safari in Sabah led by wildlife photographer and filmmaker Nico Rakotopare. It covers Sepilok, Kinabatangan river cruises, Gomantong Caves, night drives in Deramakot Forest Reserve and herps at Kinabalu Park.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 July
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:48 | Night |
| 05:48 | 06:05 | Blue hour |
| 06:05 | 06:31 | Golden hour |
| 06:31 | 07:31 | Soft |
| 07:31 | 09:20 | Medium |
| 09:20 | 15:09 | Harsh |
| 15:09 | 16:57 | Medium |
| 16:57 | 17:58 | Soft |
| 17:58 | 18:23 | Golden hour |
| 18:23 | 18:41 | Blue hour |
| 18:41 | 24:00 | Night |
2.9 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.9 h | 4.9 h |
| Feb | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.6 h | 5.5 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| May | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 5.9 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.8 h |
| Jul (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.8 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.7 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.1 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.0 h | 4.7 h |
The trip
- Length
- 11 days
- Group size
- Up to 5 people
- Led by
- Nico Rakotopare
- Route
- Sepilok to Kota Kinabalu
- Language
- English
Route
- Sepilok
- Kinabatangan River
- Gomantong Caves
- Deramakot Forest Reserve
- Kinabalu National Park
What the price covers
- Activities: Yes
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Kuching time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:27– | 17:43– | 11h 49m11 h 49 min | 63° |
| Feb | 06:28– | 17:52– | 11h 56m11 h 56 min | 72° |
| Mar | 06:18– | 17:52– | 12h 5m12 h 5 min | 82° |
| Apr | 06:04– | 17:48– | 12h 15m12 h 15 min | 86° |
| May | 05:57– | 17:47– | 12h 23m12 h 23 min | 77° |
| Jun | 05:58– | 17:53– | 12h 28m12 h 28 min | 73° |
| JulIn season | 06:05– | 17:58– | 12h 26m12 h 26 min | 74° |
| Aug | 06:07– | 17:54– | 12h 19m12 h 19 min | 82° |
| Sep | 06:02– | 17:41– | 12h 9m12 h 9 min | 87° |
| Oct | 05:58– | 17:26– | 12h12 h | 76° |
| Nov | 06:00– | 17:19– | 11h 51m11 h 51 min | 66° |
| Dec | 06:13– | 17:27– | 11h 47m11 h 47 min | 61° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026