The Kinabatangan River in Sabah is one of the surest places to see wild proboscis monkeys, the big-nosed, pot-bellied primates found only on Borneo, gathering in the riverside trees at dusk. Dawn and dusk boat cruises from lodges around Sukau and Bilit glide past troops settling to roost, often alongside pygmy elephants, hornbills and crocodiles. Sightings hold up year-round, with the drier months from May to September offering the calmest cruising.

Best Months

Fauneya maps 5 Proboscis Monkey spots worldwide, with monthly sighting probabilities and practical info for each location. Featuring Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, Klias Wetlands (Garama River), Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, Brunei River Mangroves, Brunei.

June: 82%
July: 82%
August: 82%
May: 80%
September: 80%
April: 78%

5 Observation Spots Worldwide

Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia - 82% (Jun, Jul, May)
Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia - 82% (Jun, Jul, May)
Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia - 82% (Jul, Aug, Jun)
Klias Wetlands (Garama River), Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia - 80% (Jun, Jul, May)
Brunei River Mangroves, Brunei - 78% (Jun, Jul, May)

Countries where you can see Proboscis Monkey

Indonesia
Malaysia