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A rental car is the best means to explore Sandakan, but driving around Sandakan can be quite a task especially if you are visiting the city for the first time. To help you avoid unnecessary hassle, below are some tips on getting around Sandakan:
Within the city of Sandakan, maintain a speed limit of 25 mph which can be as much as 56 mph on highways.
Plenty of hotels in Sandakan, especially the ones near the airport, offer a safe and secure parking facility. The airport itself is a good parking option.
If you want to avoid driving through major traffic, do not take the main city roads during the rush hours of 7:00 am to 9:30 am and 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
Sandakan is the gateway to Sepilok, a popular tourist attraction due to its famous Orangutan Sanctuary. Take this 25 minutes long drive, early in the morning to make it on time for the feeding hours starting at 10 am. Walk across the canopy bridges laid out through the Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Another 20 minutes ahead of Sepilok if the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, another wildlife sanctuary worth visiting during your trip to Sandakan. Drive at your convenience to take sightseeing breaks along the Teluk Labuk Bay.