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The Borneo Jungle Tours 4 Days 3 Nights Kinabatangan River Safari is an exciting and adventurous tour package that allows you to experience the natural beauty of Sabah’s rainforests and the rich cultural heritage of the region. This tour offers a variety of activities that are perfect for nature lovers and those seeking to explore the local culture.

One of the highlights of this tour is the opportunity to learn about Sabah’s orangutan population by visiting their nursery and feeding platform. Visitors can witness these magnificent primates up close and learn about the conservation efforts being made to protect their habitat.

Another exciting activity included in this tour is a boat ride along Sabah’s longest river, the Kinabatangan. This allows visitors to explore the virgin rainforest habitat of Borneo’s wildlife and observe a diverse range of flora and fauna. This river is home to several endangered species, including the proboscis monkey, Borneo pygmy elephant, and hornbill bird.

Visitors will also get to visit the famous Gomantong Cave, known for its birds’ nests. This is a fascinating experience that offers visitors a glimpse into the unique ecosystem of Borneo’s rainforest. The cave is home to millions of swiftlets, and visitors can witness the harvesting of the nests, which are considered a delicacy in some cultures.

Additionally, this tour includes a city tour, which takes visitors to the Central Market, Sim-Sim Water Village, and Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Temple. This offers visitors an opportunity to experience the rich culture and history of Sabah.

Overall, the Borneo Jungle Tours 4 Days 3 Nights Kinabatangan River Safari is an excellent choice for anyone looking to explore the beauty of Borneo’s rainforest and learn about its unique wildlife and culture. With a variety of exciting activities included in the package, visitors are sure to have a memorable and immersive experience.

Day 1: Sandakan Airport - Sandakan City - Kinabatangan River

Lunch, Dinner

**Please make sure your flight landed in Sandakan airport as early as possible

09.35 hrs: Arrive at Sandakan airport.

00.00 hrs: After pick up from Sandakan City or Sandakan airport around 10am your driver & guide will transfer and proceed for a city tour and explore the various landmarks of Sandakan which may include Central Market , the most amazing variety of fresh seafood and agricultural products, Sim-Sim Water Village where houses are all built close to the water surface while observing the fascinating view of the sea, visit  Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Temple  which offers a panoramic view of Sandakan Bay situated on the hilltop of Tanah Merah.

00.00 hrs: Transfer to hotel.

00.00 hrs: Arrive at hotel, briefing and have lunch.

00.00 hrs: Check in.

16.00 hrs: Relax by the river before embarking by boat up-river at 4:00pm along Sabah’s longest river, Kinabatangan with opportunity to view wildlife and birds in its virgin rainforest habitat. Search for some of the primates species including the endemic Proboscis Monkeys as they settle down on treetops. Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary is on the best places in Southeast Asia to observe wildlife.

Day 2: Kinabatangan River & Ox-Bow Lake

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

05.30 hrs: Wake up to the calls of birds, insects and animals.

06.00 hrs: Take a morning cruise up to The Kinabatangan River and onto Kelenanap Ox-Bow Lake for bird watching and in search of other wildlife. Take a short jungle walk (if weather permits) and experience the wilderness of Borneo before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Free at leisure to explore the surrounding areas or nearby village.

08.00 hrs: Back to hotel and have breakfast.

16.00 hrs: Boat cruise along the river to see many species of flora and fauna of the rainforest.

Day 3: Kinabatangan River & Gomantong Caves

06.00 hrs: Depart early morning and visit the Gomantong Cave , famed for its edible birds’ nests. Take about 15 minutes’ boardwalk to the opening of Simud Hitam Cavern and explore the cave system on boardwalk. Return to lodge for lunch and free at leisure.

00.00 hrs: Proceed for another afternoon cruise in search of other wildlife along the river banks.

Day 4: Kinabatangan River - Sepilok - Sandakan Airport

00.00 hrs: Breakfast at hotel.

00.00 hrs: Return to Sandakan and we will visit Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre to learn more about Sabah’s Orang Utans. Your visit to the sanctuary will include a short introductory video and a visit to the nursery to see the youngest orang-utans before heading to the main feeding platform at 10am. If the Orang Utans are feeling particularly friendly, you may even get the chance to get up close to them, be sure to hang onto your belongings! Next it’s onto the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about conservation of the world’s smallest bear and explore the boardwalks in search of these shy yet playful bears.

00.00 hrs: After the tours, transfer to Sandakan Airport.

00.00 hrs: Arrive at Sandakan Airport. Tour ends.

What is included?

• English speaking guide.
• Land/boat transfers base on sharing basis.
• Entrance fees.
• 3 nights accommodation.
• Meals as stated in the itinerary.

What is not included?

• Camera/Video camera fees.
• Flight Tickets.
• Personal expenses.
• Item not mentioned in the itinerary.

Borneo Jungle Tours 4 Days 3 Nights Kinabatangan River Safari enable you to:

• Learn more about Sabah’s Orang Utan through visiting their nursery and feeding platform.
• Boating along Sabah’s longest river, Kinabatangan to view wildlife and birds in its virgin rainforest habitat.
• Visit Gomantong Cave which famous for its birds’ nests.
• City tour to Central Market , Sim-Sim Water Village and Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Temple .

Tour Style:

Private Journey

Sightseeing

Minimum pax:

Minimum two person

Accommodation:

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Danum​ ​Valley​ ​Wildlife Explorer 3 Day Tour

Jungle Tour Borneo

3 Days, 2 Nights of Adventure!

Borneo Multi-day Tour

Danum is one of the best places for wildlife spotting in Borneo

Step into the jungle in Sabah’s largest protected Lowland Rainforest, Danum Valley Conservation Area, for the ultimate Borneo Experience! Explore amazing wildlife in this 43,800 hectares of pristine and undisturbed tropical rainforest which is the habitual grounds to over 500 species of mammals, birds, and amphibians living relatively untouched, not to mention a variety of towering tropical trees and exotic orchids.

Tour Highlights

Experience the 130 million-year-old Borneo rainforest with its fantastic array of flora and fauna

Pristine rainforest and rich biodiversity of Danum is one of the best places for wildlife spotting in Borneo

Enjoy some stunning hikes in the deep jungles of the Sabah region

Relax by the refreshing rivers during the hot afternoons

Take some night hikes to find nocturnal creatures, and enjoy optional 4x4 activities such as night safaris

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Trip details, good to know.

Accommodation: Danum Valley field centre

• Adults (12 +) : MYR 2,800
• Children (3-12 years old extra bed) : MYR 2,100
• Children (0-2 sharing bed): MYR 840

Accommodation: Borneo Rainforest Lodge

• Adults (12 +) : MYR 5,700
• Children (3-12 years old extra bed) : MYR 4,275
• Children (0-2 sharing bed): MYR 1,710
• Single Supplement (non-sharing room) : MYR 530

Departure Time

Pickup time at the airport (depending on flight schedule)

Meeting Point

Lahad Datu Airport

Availability

Year-round, Monday – Sunday

3 days, 2 nights

Minimum 2 adults, maximum 12

Difficulty Level

Moderate level of fitness is required

• Walks and nature observations as per the overview
• Guides to accompany trekking and night walks
• All fees & entrances
• Accommodation at Danum Valley Field Center or Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
• Meals as stated (served in buffet style; simple and basic meals). Vegetarians and special diets catered for
• Drinking water, coffee & tea all-day
• Return airport transfer to Lahad Datu Airport or town hotel

Not Included

• Optional activity by 4×4 – night drive & sunrise (your guide can help arrange)
• Juices and alcoholic beverages
• Government Tourism Tax of RM 10 per room payable at accommodation check-in
• Travel insurance

What to Bring

• Raincoat (wet season Nov-Feb)
• Insect repellent
• Good walking shoes
• Socks (leech socks are available for sale any stores here)
• Torch/flashlight
• Comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pants
• Camera/phone
• Personal toiletries and medications

About Your Guide

Our community guides and boatmen are from the local villages and more than willing to share their knowledge of local culture and the remarkable diversity of local fauna and flora.

We want you to have plenty of information about your journey in this beautiful natural area, and at the same time ensure safety and great FUN in this remote area!

What You'll Do

Start your adventure in Borneo with a pickup from your hotel in Lahad Datu or Lahad Datu Airport between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. Register at the welcome center upon arrival and check-in after a briefing by the reception staff. Meet your guide, settle-in, and enjoy your local lunch. After lunch, chat with your guide to plan your days at the Danum Valley. Relax or take an afternoon siesta before going on a mid-afternoon walk in the area as an introduction to the Borneo rainforest. The area surrounding the center is teeming with wildlife and it is not unusual for you to spot resident orangutans, hornbills, reptiles, frogs, and much more! Return to the accommodation before sundown and enjoy dinner at 7:00 PM. After dinner, go on an included night walk with your guide or arrange for an optional 4×4 night drive (additional activity at your own expense payable to the reception). Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre, Danum Valley / or Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (L / D)

Wake up early for an early morning trek with your guide at 6:00 AM to see the forest come to life. Alternatively, you can also pre-arrange a 4×4 drive to Bukit Atur for a breathtaking sunrise experience above the tree canopy – please tell your guide in advance that you are interested in this and he can assist with booking accordingly (additional activity at your own expense). Return to the center for breakfast and embark on a jungle trail walk, if you wish. Spend late morning resting before having lunch and afterward, take a dip at the Ulu Segama river before heading off for another trek – there are various types of trails and your guide can discuss with you. Return to the center in the late afternoon, in time to watch the sky change color as the sun sets. After dinner, go on an included night walk with your guide or arrange for an optional 4×4 night drive (additional activity at your own expense). Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre, Danum Valley / or Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (B/ L / D)

The next day, wake up early for more wildlife sighting possibilities and then return to the lounge for breakfast, and spend the rest of your morning at leisure until check out time at 11:30 AM.

• Age restriction: All participants must be aged 7 and over
• A moderate level of fitness is required
• Accommodation: Standard room with air-conditioning private bathroom. Due to the remote location, note that the electricity at DVFC only runs via generator 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM so there will be no fan or a/c past midnight but the temperature is pleasant in the evening
• The standard time of transfer schedule (please see below) TO and FROM Lahad Datu (any request for an early or late checkout, there will be an additional surcharge for unscheduled transfer, subject to availability, and additional lunch, for a late checkout, please contact us for rates)
• Lahad Datu Airport – DV FC: 9.30 AM
• DVFC – Lahad Datu: 11.30 AM
• We recommend guests bring your own refillable water bottles and avoid using one-off plastic water bottles.
• During our tours, we recycle wherever possible, and try to keep our waste as low as possible. We discourage the use of plastic bags, and suggest that you bring your own dry bag or small waterproof backpack.
• Check out  OUR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM COMMITMENT. (opens in a new tab)
• Please do not take pieces of coral or other endangered plant life home as a souvenir.

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5d/4n , the ultimate sandakan experience tour.

Sepilok Orang Utan/Sun Bear/Rainforest Discovery Center/Sepilok Jungle Resort/Turtle Island/Sandakan City/Bats Watching/Kinabatangan River/Night Walk/Morning Cruise/Jungle Walk/Kinabatangan/Sandakan (Fullboard)

RM3,857.00 p/pax

 4D/3N 

Nature experience tour.

Turtle Island/Sepilok Orang Utan/Sun Bear/Kinabatangan River/Morning Cruise & Jungle Trekking & Sandakan City (Fullboard)

RM3,533.00 p/pax

Turtle Tour

Turtle Island/Sepilok Orang Utan/Sun Bear/Kinabatangan River/Sandakan City (Fullboard)

RM2,665.00 p/pax

Jungle Tour

Sepilok Orang Utan/Sun Bear/Kinabatangan River/Jungle Walk/Sandakan City (Fullboard)

RM2,137.00 p/pax

Island & Sepilok Tour

Selingan Turtle Island/Sepilok Orang Utan/Bornean Sun Bear (Fullboard) 

RM1,603.00 p/pax

Sepilok & Kinabatangan Tours

Sepilok Orang Utan/Bornean Sun Bear/Kinabatangan River/Sandakan City (Fullboard)

RM1,496.00 p/pax

BEST SELLER !

Stw624: 5d/4n.

Selling Rates (SIC Min.2) :

International @ RM3,857.00 p/pax

Departures:

• 0815hrs-0830 hrs (City Hotels in Sandakan)
• 0900 hrs (Sepilok Jungle Resort)

Day 01: Sepilok Orang Utan/Sun Bear/Rainforest Discovery Centre/Sepilok Jungle Resort

(Lunch/Dinner)

Meet on upon arrival at Sandakan Airport or pick up from respective hotels in Sandakan. Proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, watching one of the nature’s most endangered animal species, the ‘Orang Utan’ or ‘Man of the Jungle’, in local language swing from branches to branches towards the feeding platform in the forest. Visit the outdoor nursery to observe the baby Orang Utan going through their daily practise at the jungle gym. After Sepilok, proceed to the nearby Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center to see the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment. Lunch enroute at Sepilok Jungle Resort.

After that, second visit to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for the afternoon feeding. Then, continue a visit to Rainforest Discovery Centre situated within the famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. The Nature Education Centre & Plant Discovery Centre will bring you lots of information about the nature in the area. The highlight would be walking on the 620m long, above 25m height Skywalk. Dinner & stay overnight at SJR.

(Superior AC Room)

Day 02: Sepilok Jungle Resort/Turtle Island

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Breakfast. Pick up from Sepilok Jungle Resort, transfer to Jetty for a boat ride to Selingan Turtle Island. This journey by motorised boat will take about 1 hour. After lunch, grab your mask, fins and snorkel and head to the beach where you can find lots of juvenile marine life. Or, you can choose to relax or sun bathing by the beach. Before dinner, pay a visit to the Exhibition Hall featuring information of the Sabah Parks, followed by a video show. After dinner, standby at the Cafeteria. Wait for Park Ranger’s signal before proceed in a small group to the egg-laying site to witness the mother turtle laying eggs, transferring of eggs to the hatchery and releasing of hatchlings to the sea. Stay overnight at Selingan Island Chalet

(Standard AC Room)

• Photographing of turtles only with camera of unaided flash.
• Snorkelling gears are available to hire (Please refer to the Island).

Day 03: Turtle Island/Sandakan Nature City/Cave & Bats watching/Kinabatangan River

After breakfast, depart island by 0700hrs and return to mainland. Then, depart for Sandakan Nature City Tour. The City Tour includes a visit to Sandakan Memorial Park (Australian War Memorial), Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, located on a steep hill top where you can have a magnificent view overlooking Sandakan Bay & Town Centre. Then, continue to one of the oldest church in Sabah, St. Michael’s Church where you can see a century old building. Drive to the Central Market where you can see the local produce and fresh seafood being sold. Visit to the Agnes Keith Museum to learn about the life in the colonial days on Agnes & Harry Keith. Lunch enroute. After lunch, we will continue overland (2 hours) to Gomantong Cave to explore the largest limestone and bird nests cave in Sabah where millions of swiftlets make the cave their home. After visiting the cave, wait at the cave entrance to witness the feeding of bathawk on millions of bats that emerge out from the cave in search for food. After that, transfer to Bilit Adventure Lodge. Check into your accommodation. Dinner & overnight stay at Bilit Adventure Lodge.

• Evening guided board walk & insects screen, pay locally @ RM30.00 nett p/pax.
• Tree planting also can be arranged, pay locally @ RM20.00 nett p/tree.

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Day 04: Kinabatangan River/Jungle Walk/Night Walk/Kinabatangan River

Wake up early in the morning to start the day with an early river cruise at about 6.00am. After the 1hr boat cruise, proceed back to Bilit Adventure Lodge for breakfast. Late morning, depart for a guided nature jungle walk for about 1 to 1.5 hours to experience the natural environment. Trek back to Bilit Lodge, freshen up, have lunch. Free and easy. Enjoy afternoon tea break at 1515hrs. By 1600hrs, get ready for afternoon river cruise to see more wildlife. Dinner. Tonight, we proceed for a guided night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife. After night walk, return to Bilit Adventure Lodge for second night stay.

Day 05: Kinabatangan River/Sandakan

(Breakfast)

After breakfast, depart Bilit by 0830hrs and return to Sandakan. Transfer back to your respective hotel or airport in Sandakan.

Package Inclusive of: 

✔ Tours & land transfers (Ex-SDK)

✔ Return boat transfers SDK-SEL-SDK

✔ Boat cruises x 2 trips

✔ Guided jungle walk x 1 trip

✔ Unlimited board walk

✔ English speaking guide

✔ Meals (4B4L4D)

✔ 1Night stay SJR based on twin sharing basis

✔ 1Night stay SEL based on twin sharing basis 

✔ 2Nights stay BAL based on twin sharing basis

✔ Parks entrance fees where applicable only

Package Excludes of: 

✘ Camera fees

✘ Beverages

✘ Hiring of snorkelling gears

What to bring (recommendations):

✔ Raincoat/poncho/umbrella

✔ Wear a cap/hat

✔ Sun glasses

✔ Wear a pair of good walking shoes and/or sandals

✔ Comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant

✔ Swim wear

✔ Insect repellent & Sun cream

✔ Torch light 

✔ Binocular & Camera

✔ Personal toiletries & medications 

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Stw622: 4d/3n.

International @ RM3,533.00 p/pax

• 0830 hrs (Sepilok Jungle Resort)
• 0915 hrs (STW Office, City Hotels in Sandakan)

Day 01: Sandakan/Turtle Island

Pick up from hotel, transfer to Jetty for a boat ride to Selingan Turtle Island. This journey by motorised boat will take about 1 hour. After lunch, grab your mask, fins and snorkel and head to the beach where you can find lots of juvenile marine life. Or, you can choose to relax or sun bathing by the beach. Before dinner, pay a visit to the Exhibition Hall featuring information of the Sabah Parks, followed by a video show. After dinner, standby at the Cafeteria. Wait for Park Ranger’s signal before proceed in a small group to the egg-laying site to witness the mother turtle laying eggs, transferring of eggs to the hatchery and releasing of hatchlings to the sea. Stay overnight at Selingan Island Chalet.

Day 02: Turtle Island/Sepilok Orang Utan/Sun Bear/Kinabatangan River

0600hrs, wake up early in the morning and have your breakfast at 0630hrs. By 0700hrs, depart the Island and return to mainland. We continue our excursion to  Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, watching one of the nature’s most endangered animal species, the ‘Orang Utan’ or ‘Man of the Jungle’, in local language swing from branches to branches towards the feeding platform in the forest. Visit the outdoor nursery to observe the baby Orang Utan going through their daily practise at the jungle gym. After Sepilok, proceed to the nearby Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center to see the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment.. Lunch enroute at SJR. 

After lunch, drive overland to Kg. Bilit, Kinabatangan River. Arrive at Bilit around 1430hrs, check into Bilit Adventure Lodge. By 1515hrs, have an afternoon tea with some local bites. After a short briefing by the nature guide, take an afternoon cruise along the Kinabatangan River (Sabah’s longest river at 560km) where you can observe wildlife on the boat itself. Dinner & overnight stay at Bilit Adventure Lodge.

• Night walk can be arranged, pay locally @ RM20.00 nett p/pax/hrs.

Day 03: Kinabatangan River/Jungle Walk/Kinabatangan River

Wake up early in the morning to start the day with an early river cruise at about 6.00am. After the 1hr boat cruise, proceed back to Bilit Adventure Lodge for breakfast. Late morning, depart for a guided nature jungle walk for about 1 to 1.5 hours to experience the natural environment. Trek back to Bilit Lodge, freshen up, have lunch. Free and easy. Enjoy afternoon tea break at 1515hrs. By 1600hrs, get ready for another afternoon river cruise to a different part of the river to see more wildlife. Dinner and stay second night at Bilit Adventure Lodge.

Day 04: Kinabatangan River/Morning Cruise/Sandakan City/Airport

(Breakfast/Lunch)

Breakfast. By 0830 hrs, depart Bilit, return to Sandakan for lunch. Afternoon, depart for Sandakan Nature City Tour. The City Tour includes a visit to Sandakan Memorial Park (Australian War Memorial), Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, located on a steep hill top where you can have a magnificent view overlooking Sandakan Bay & Town Centre. Then, continue to one of the oldest church in Sabah, St. Michael’s Church where you can see a century old building. Drive to the Central Market where you can see the local produce and fresh seafood being sold. Visit to the Agnes Keith Museum to learn about the life in the colonial days on Agnes & Harry Keith. Final stop at the nearby English Tea House where you may have another spectacular view of Sandakan Nature City. Here, you may have your own choices of refreshment (own account). After tours, drop off at hotel in Sandakan or Sandakan Airport for flight MH/AK (?) ETD (?) hrs. End of services.

✔ Boat cruises x 3 trips

✔ Guided jungle walk

✔ Meals (3B4L3D)

✔ 1Night stay SEL based on twin sharing basis

✔ Raincoat (wet season Nov-Feb) or Umbrella

✔ Torch light

STW531: 3D/2N

International @ RM2,665.00 p/pax

0600hrs, wake up early in the morning and have your breakfast at 0630hrs. By 0700hrs, depart the Island and return to mainland. We continue our excursion to  Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, watching one of the nature’s most endangered animal species, the ‘Orang Utan’ or ‘Man of the Jungle’, in local language swing from branches to branches towards the feeding platform in the forest. Visit the outdoor nursery to observe the baby Orang Utan going through their daily practise at the jungle gym. After Sepilok, proceed to the nearby Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center to see the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment. Lunch enroute at Sepilok Jungle Resort

Day 03: Kinabatangan River/Morning Cruise/Sandakan City/Airport

Wake up to the calls of gibbons & birds and start the day with an early river cruise at about 0600hrs. After the 1 hour boat cruise, proceed back to Bilit Adventure Lodge for breakfast. By 0830 hrs, we depart Bilit, return to Sandakan for lunch. Afternoon, depart for Sandakan Nature City Tour. The City Tour includes a visit to Sandakan Memorial Park (Australian War Memorial), Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, located on a steep hill top where you can have a magnificent view overlooking Sandakan Bay & Town Centre. Then, continue to one of the oldest church in Sabah, St. Michael’s Church where you can see a century old building. Drive to the Central Market where you can see the local produce and fresh seafood being sold. Visit to the Agnes Keith Museum to learn about the life in the colonial days on Agnes & Harry Keith. Final stop at the nearby English Tea House where you may have another spectacular view of Sandakan Nature City. Here, you may have your own choices of refreshment (own account). After tours, drop off at hotel in Sandakan or Sandakan Airport for flight MH/AK (?) ETD (?) hrs. End of services. 

✔ Meals (2B3L2D)

✔ 1Night stay SEL & 1N stay BAL based on twin sharing basis

STW521: 3D/2N

International @ RM2,137.00 p/pax

• 0830 hrs (STW Office, City Hotels in Sandakan)

Day 01: Sandakan/Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre/Sun Bear/Kinabatangan River

Meet on upon arrival at Sandakan airport or pick up at respective hotels, transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, watching one of the nature’s most endangered animal species, the ‘Orang Utan’ or ‘Man of the Jungle’, in local language swing from branches to branches towards the feeding platform in the forest. Visit the outdoor nursery to observe the baby Orang Utan going through their daily practise at the jungle gym. After Sepilok, proceed to the nearby Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center to see the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment. Lunch enroute at Sepilok Jungle Resort. After lunch, drive overland to Kg. Bilit, Kinabatangan River. Arrive at Bilit around 1430hrs, check into Bilit Adventure Lodge. By 1515hrs, have an afternoon tea with some local bites. After a short briefing by the nature guide, take an afternoon cruise along the Kinabatangan River (Sabah’s longest river at 560km) where you can observe wildlife on the boat itself. Dinner & overnight stay at Bilit Adventure Lodge.

Day 02: Kinabatangan River/Jungle Walk/Kinabatangan River

Day 03: Kinabatangan River/Morning Cruise/Sandakan Nature City/Airport

✔ Guided jungle walk 

✔ Torch light or Head light

STW502: 2D/1N

Selingan Turtle Island/Sepilok Orang Utan/Bornean Sun Bear (Fullboard)

International @ RM1,603.00 p/pax

Day 02: Turtle Island/Sepilok/Sun Bear/Sandakan

0600hrs, wake up early in the morning and have your breakfast at 0630hrs. By 0700hrs, depart the Island and return to mainland. We continue our excursion to  Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, watching one of the nature’s most endangered animal species, the ‘Orang Utan’ or ‘Man of the Jungle’, in local language swing from branches to branches towards the feeding platform in the forest. Visit the outdoor nursery to observe the baby Orang Utan going through their daily practise at the jungle gym. After Sepilok, proceed to the nearby Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center to see the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment. Lunch enroute at Sepilok Jungle Resort before dropping off at Sandakan Airport or transfer back to your respective hotel.

✔ Meals (1B2L1D)

✔ Raincoat/ponch/umbrella

STW501: 2D/1N

International @ RM1,496.00 p/pax

Day 01: Sandakan/Sepilok Orang Utan/Sun Bear/Kinabatangan River

Meet on upon arrival at Sandakan Airport or pick up from respective hotels in Sandakan. Proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, watching one of the nature’s most endangered animal species, the ‘Orang Utan’ or ‘Man of the Jungle’, in local language swing from branches to branches towards the feeding platform in the forest. Visit the outdoor nursery to observe the baby Orang Utan going through their daily practise at the jungle gym. After Sepilok, proceed to the nearby Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center to see the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment. Lunch enroute at Sepilok Jungle Resort. After lunch, drive overland to Kg. Bilit, Kinabatangan River. Arrive at Bilit around 1430hrs, check into Bilit Adventure Lodge. By 1515hrs, have an afternoon tea with some local bites. After a short briefing by the nature guide, take an afternoon cruise along the Kinabatangan River (Sabah’s longest river at 560km) where you can observe wildlife on the boat itself. Dinner & overnight stay at Bilit Adventure Lodge.

• Tree planting can be arranged, pay locally @ RM20.00 nett p/tree.

Day 02: Kinabatangan River/Morning Cruise/Sandakan Nature City/Airport

Wake up to the calls of gibbons & birds and start the day with an early river cruise at about 0600hrs. After the 1 hour boat cruise, proceed back to Bilit Adventure Lodge for breakfast. By 0830 hrs, we depart Bilit, return to Sandakan for lunch. Afternoon, depart for Sandakan Nature City Tour. The City Tour includes a visit to Sandakan Memorial Park (Australian War Memorial), Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, located on a steep hill top where you can have a magnificent view overlooking Sandakan Bay & Town Centre. Then, continue to one of the oldest church in Sabah, St. Michael’s Church where you can see a century old building. Drive to the Central Market where you can see the local produce and fresh seafood being sold. Visit to the Agnes Keith Museum to learn about the life in the colonial days on Agnes & Harry Keith. Final stop at the nearby English Tea House where you may have another spectacular view of Sandakan Nature City. Here, you may have your own choices of refreshment (own account). After tours, drop off at hotel in Sandakan or Sandakan Airport for flight MH/AK (?) ETD (?) hrs. End of services.  

✔ Boat cruises x 2 trips 

✔ 1Night stay BAL based on twin sharing basis

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RESERVATIONS

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Borneo Tours & Trips

In the heart of southeast Asia lies Borneo, known for its diverse wildlife including the beautiful orangutans, and it's stunning natural rainforests and jungles. If you're looking for a cultural experience like no other, consider an adventure to Borneo.

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Borneo – East Sabah Adventure

Everything about this trip was exceptional. G adventures put together a very memorable experience. Our guide, Rrricky, has such a passion for Borneo, its people and wildlife. From the river cruises, night walks thru the jungle, village walks our experience was phenomenal. I will definitely travel with this company again.

Sabah Adventure

I liked the tour a lot. Too many buffet meals however and never enough vegetarian choices. Got bitten by bed bugs in the jungle lodge.

Premium Borneo in Depth

very surprising! everything worked out! nelson was really good!

Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu

The itinerary did exactly as expected, showcased the highlights of Sabah. The additional activities exceeded expectations; tubing in Tambatuon village was fun for the range of ages amongst out group, on the night jungle walk in kinabatangan, we had the pleasure of strolling across an endangered tarsier. Our well-connected guide (Jerry) was actively involved in all activities and shared a wealth of knowledge, as a local. The connections Jerry has with the communities made us feel at home in Borneo. His professionalism and experience in mountain climbing made the Mt Kinabalu hike a personal highlight for me. A well-passed, humbling and spectacular adventure well worth taking.

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Real Borneo

This trip was so much fun! It was really well coordinated with the right amount of free time. The first hotel in kota kinabalu is extremely nice but there are heaps of other cheaper hotels quite close if you're staying an extra day. If you want to see the city, stay an extra day or two as you don't get much time included in the tour. 1-2 days in KK would be enough as it's pretty small. Sepilok is really cool and there are heaps of things to do, however a lot of them are guided tours and they cost quite a bit. If you're trying to save, you could just opt to stay at the hotel as it has a pool and a restaurant. Wifi is only in the restaurant area and rooms have fans, no air con. Next is the eco camp which is really cool as it's right in the middle of the jungle. There are SO many mosquitos so don't think you can get away without repellant. Bring snacks as there's no where to get food outside of meal times. You'll probably also want lots of loose, long clothes to avoid sunburn. The tree planting you do here was pretty average but I guess cool to see. At lunch we got to do a cooking class which was pretty cool. The Batu Tulug caves were nice and worth a visit. The homestay depends a lot on your family but it's great to see how locals live. There's no wifi here or on the river at the eco camp, so if you need to check more than once every couple of days, get a local sim (they're pretty cheap anyway). Next you stay in the Kinabalu national park, which was bloody great for us because we got upgraded to this really fancy room. Once again there's no wifi and you have to buy something at a really expensive restaurant to use it. Food is all buffet here which is really fun. The hike was awesome and you can read reviews on it elsewhere, but some things specific to geckos might put some people off this tour. Firstly, we had some people on our group who had chronic medical conditions such as asthma. They were only told the day before the climb that they wouldn't be covered by insurance and if they wanted to climb it would be at their own risk. If you have something like this, it would be worth getting more comprehensive insurance and clarifying what this means for you with geckos before you go, as only learning about this the day before doesn't allow much time for decision making. Secondly, our group leader decided that we wouldn't go all the way to the summit as the weather was really bad. This was fine as we still got to base camp and got to do another smaller walk, and it's totally understandable of our group leader to put our safety first. However, a lot of other people went to the summit regardless (ie people not on our tour) and so if you're really really keen to get to the top, there's a risk you won't be able to with this tour. The poring hot springs were awesome as there are heaps of things to do there, but mostly the beds are comfortable which you'll need after the hike! The small waterfall (you'll find out when you get there) is awesome and definitely worth the 15 minute walk. The hot springs themselves are sort of gross, especially at the end of the day, as they get sort of dirty and you can see hair in them! So it's worth getting a private spa. There's also no wifi here but local cafes (ie across the road from the resort) have it. It's best to eat there too as the restaurant at the resort is really expensive. On the last day we didn't get back to KK until about 5pm and our guide organised a snorkelling trip for those of us who were still there for the next day which was really really good. Our tour guide, Felix, was absolutely awesome and was so passionate about Sabah and wildlife. This tour is a really comprehensive tour of Sabah and you get to see so much. It may seem expensive per day but we had a lot of transfers (including a flight) and got to climb Mt Kinabalu, and some of the hotels were a lot nicer than expected. One thing to keep in mind is that Malaysia is a Muslim country and for us they were celebrating ramadan at the time. This meant that a few restaurants were closed but we always found somewhere to go. We also got to experience the ramadan bazaars which were really cool! However it would have been marginally easier to go at a different time of year. This is also a great introduction into hiking and wildlife types of holidays if you haven't done that before. Sabah is a great place to travel and this tour makes it really easy and shows you the best bits.

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Best of Borneo National Geographic Journeys

Great trip - loads of beautiful nature with like minded people - great explanations, information and discussion.

Borneo Wildlife Discoverer

We started with a disappointment because the weather prevented us from going to Bako N.P. But by ghe end of the trip we had a very ling list of wildlife sightings & experiences. Our guide was wonderful!

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Borneo & the Malaysian Peninsula

The tour was fantabulous! Great sights, great food, excellent tour guides are ingredients for an unforgettable experience. Close encounters with wildlife in the primeval forest of Borneo as well as the mangrove forest in Langkawi are second to none; the boat rides with the help of local guides make for a thrilling adventure. Complementing the awesome nature discovery is the cultural immersion in the distinct cities of Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown and Langkawi. A candid preview of Malaysia at its awesome best in two weeks! It is hands-down one of the best uses of one's time, energy, money.

Customized Private Malaysia Borneo Wildlife Tour, Daily Departure

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Wonders Of Borneo, Malaysia (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

• €150 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Borneo Wildlife Highlights

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Sandakan Orangutan Experience 4D/3N

the local operator was great. what was advertised on tour radar was inaccurate though about the details of the tour. we were supposed to visit a cave that has been closed for several years. i wish that the website had up to date information and that the itinerary that was prepared for us was accurate.

Sabah Highlights Adventure 7D/6N

The trip was great, guides were helpful. Accommodation was comfortable. The hospitality at Sabah Tea guesthouse could have been better.

Incredible Borneo, Malaysia (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

What people love about borneo tours.

If you are looking for a nature holiday, I would most defiantely recommend Borneo. Saw all the wildlife I had hoped for and more. Our CEO with G Adventures, Ricky, was fantastic. Helpful, kind, knowledgable and very calm. Always happy to help and answer any questions regarding the wildlife or history of Borneo. The group was also fantastic, full of laid back, like minded, wildlife lovers, from all over the world. Thank you!!

This trip was amazing and exceeded my expectations. I loved the mix of culture, nature, hiking and relaxing.

Really enjoyed everything about the Borneo trip, the guide, Gobert was fun, helpful and pleasant. I would recommend this tour.

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Borneo Guided Jungle Treks & Walking Holidays

Our Borneo treks and wildlife holidays cover a range of regions, cultures and activities in both Sabah and Sarawak. Famous for its diverse and rare flora and fauna, the Borneo rain forests are home to over 15,000 plants and animals, including the famous Orangutan.  For travellers looking for a unique Borneo trek, Sabahs Lost World trip will tick all the boxes. Travelling off the beaten track, this trip visits remote Murut homestays before delving deep into the Maliau Basin . A nature lovers dream, the Maliau Basin is a wonderland of ancient rainforest, wild flora and cascading waterfalls.

The Sabah Wildlife Adventure is a moderately physical trip with some Borneo trekking. You will visit a variety of wildlife spotting destinations , from the Kinabatangan River to hidden jungle retreats. This is a great trip for solo travellers, couples and families looking for an exciting overland trip traversing the length of Sabah!

The Penan Tribe Adventure is fantastic trip for anyone wanting to combine their Borneo holiday adventure with an authentic cultural experience. Visiting the remote Penan tribe, you will embark on several challenging Borneo trekking days with the original jungle experts.

Sabah's Lost World, Maliau Basin

Journey into Sabah's Lost World to trek in the remote Maliau Basin, and experience the fascinating Murut Homestays in Orou Sapulot.

Wild Borneo, Sarawak

Visit the Penan tribe in the remote rainforest, then the famous Mulu caves and trek to the Pinnacles, and finally stay in an Iban village homestay.

Mount Kinabalu trek

Climb the highest mountain in Borneo, plus jungle trekking and local village stay, and a visit to a jungle bushcraft camp. A perfect Borneo short adventure!

Mulu Caves and Bako Park, Sarawak

Exploring the highlights of Sarawak, from cultural Kuching to Bako National Park and the world famous Mulu caves with optional trips to visit the Penan tribe or climb Mount Mulu.

Trekking in Borneo

Borneo is a rugged island in the Malay archipelago of Southeast Asia (The Indian subcontinent is a southern region and peninsula of Asia ) and is geopolitically shared by Malaysia (the states of Sabah and Sarawak), Indonesia (Kalimantan) and the nation of Brunei. It is home to an extremely diverse range of wildlife and boasts wonderful beaches, ancient rainforest, striking mountains and all surrounded by the ocean with some of the finest diving in the world. To trek Borneo in the jungle is a unique experience, to stand still for just a few minutes and listen to the wildlife around you in the pristine environment of a primary rainforest is a remarkable moment to savour and remember. Perhaps one of the most exciting experiences is a night jungle trek, hike with a guide, the cacophony of sound is quite overwhelming. Getting up early to go on a boat ride along the river watching the wildlife so active at that time is another 'bucket list' experience.

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state in the northern part of the island of Borneo. It’s a coastal city partly surrounded by rainforest. It is known for its bustling markets, modern boardwalk, beaches and waterfront Kota Kinabalu City Mosque. It is also a gateway to Kinabalu National Park, the home of Mount Kinabalu the highest peak on the island, Mount Kinabalu is actually a batholith, which is a plug of volcanic magma which erupted through the crust of the earth many millennia ago. Climbing Mount Kinabalu , you do not need to be super-fit for this trip, however, Mount Kinabalu section is moderately demanding with some long days of sustained walking with a backpack. The effects of heat and humidity will also further tax your body. You will enjoy the trip all the more if you are in good physical shape having exercised regularly and eaten nutritiously over at least the 6 months leading up to the trip.

Borneo Adventure

It's important to acclimatise to the heat and humidity before trekking in Borneo, it can be tiring and you don't cover much ground in a day. The trails can be muddy but there's always a waterfall nearby to cool off in and wash yourself. Then, when you come to one of the many villages hidden in the forested valleys, you are welcomed with warmth and curiosity. Every village has a house set aside for guests and you can enjoy the typical food of the indigenous tribes. Going into these regions feels very special, some of the tribes have only recently come into contact with the outside world. It is important that tourism benefits them, so responsible travel is very important to us. It is also vital that our treks here can show the visitor the fragility and value and beauty of the forest, the lungs of the planet, which will hopefully encourage people to come home and protect them.

Family holidays

Family holidays in Borneo are certainly more suited for the intrepid family, but you don't need to be hardened jungle adventurers to enjoy family adventure holidays. The long haul flight will be the toughest part for many, but once you arrive, you’ll enjoy as a family, the wildlife spotting , cultural experiences, adventure tours, day trekking, jungle trails and superb accommodation mean you can relax, enjoy and create memories to last a lifetime from your bespoke Borneo holiday .

Orangutans in Borneo

Orangutans are currently only found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, Wild Orangutans are large, but in general they are quite gentle. Adult males can be aggressive, but for the most part they keep to themselves. You can also visit orangutans in an orangutan sanctuary, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in the Malaysian Sabah District of North Borneo was founded in 1964, to rehabilitate orphaned orangutans. Today around 60 to 80 orangutans are living free in the reserve.

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"Stop, Think, Observe, and Plan". ...

1. Finding Water. In contrast to the dry climate of the desert, the jungle is an abundant source of water

2. Finding Food

3. Build a Shelter

4. Travelling/Resting

5. Predators

6. Getting Rescued

• Alcey’s Survival Skills at Lupa Masa
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Orangutan tours in beautiful Borneo

Make a difference to borneo's wildlife, travel through the wild untamed lands of beautiful borneo with orangutan trekking tours, imagine a place that is spiritual and wild, colourful and mysterious, and full of tantalising secrets. this is beautiful borneo..

• Wild Orangutans
• Bornean bearded Pigs / Wild Boar
• Black handed Gibbons
• Proboscis monkey
• Highly experienced tour guides
• King Fishers
• Amazing plant diversity

Our Difference

We have spent most of our lives in the jungle and rivers of borneo. growing up in this environment lead to us becoming wildlife and culture tour guides, supported by our family’s deep knowledge and understanding of the area..

Our Adventure Tour packages have been carefully designed to build an awareness of ecotourism while taking safety and impact on the environment into consideration. We also like to help our trekkers design customised itineraries, perfect for visiting the orangutans and going beyond!

Whether you are wanting to relax and unwind, be educated on the issues affecting Borneo’s wildlife, or turn up the pace and take on the all of the experiences that Borneo’s wildlife has to offer, you will be in great company. We look forward to making your trip the experience of a lifetime!

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Our adventure tour packages have been carefully designed to build an awareness of ecotourism while taking safety and impact on the environment into consideration., tour options.

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Who are our tours for?

People who care about and enjoy:

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“Once you travelled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.”

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”

Our tour guides take amazing photographs of the wildlife and tours. The following are just a glimpse into some of the incredible experiences you will have on an Orangutan Trekking Tour.

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Borneo – East Sabah Adventure

8 days, kota kinabalu to kota kinabalu.

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Between its intriguing wildlife, skyscraper-height jungle canopies, and gorgeous coastlines teeming with tropical fish, this magical stretch of Borneo is positively bursting with stuff to see and do. This eight-day adventure promises to keep you busy; time spent marvelling at nature’s glory on Libaran Island, close encounters with orangutans at a rehabilitation centre, prowling the streets of Kota Kinabalu by night, and otherworldly wonders in the jungle. Borneo has it all, and in east Sabah, it’s all close at hand.

Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu

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Is this tour for me?

Travel style: classic.

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 15

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Help us spread love around the world — with trees! Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 8

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Want to create ripples that change lives? The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 99

Places visited

Day 1 kota kinabalu.

Arrive at any time.

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Day 2 kota kinabalu to kota belud.

From Kota Kinabalu, travel to Tambatuon village and meet the local community. Walk to a nearby river, exploring the landscape surrounding the village along the way. Visit a local farm and gather fresh ingredients for an included dinner. Learn how to cook some local recipes with the host.

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Day 3 kota belud to sungai kinabatangan.

Travel towards Sandakan and continue to the immersive jungle lodge on Kinabatangan River, Sabah's longest. After settling in, head out on a river cruise to experience the serenity of evening river life (keep your eyes peeled for birds and monkeys and crocodiles, oh my!). Enjoy dinner then opt for a guided night walk through the jungle.

Day 4 Sungai Kinabatangan

Begin the day with a river safari to witness the morning wildlife activity. After breakfast, visit the nearby oxbow lake with a professional guide and seek out proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, macaques, and gibbons. Enjoy another river cruise for a second chance to spot more wildlife (you never know what you may see) before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 5 Sungai Kinabatangan/Sepilok

Depart in the morning and travel to Sepilok - a wildlife haven. Enjoy a visit to the orangutan rehabilitation centre and the adjacent sun bear conservation centre.

Day 6 Sepilok/Pulau Libaran

Transfer to Sandakan and continue by boat to Libaran Island, also known as Turtle Island because thousands of sea turtles return to nest each year. Take a guided tour of the island's turtle hatchery and learn about the turtle conservation program. Later, visit the local village and experience what life is like on the island. Opt to go snorkelling or kayaking with some free time.

Day 7 Pulau Libaran/Kota Kinabalu

After breakfast, depart Libaran Island and travel back to the Sandakan jetty. From the jetty, transfer to Sandakan airport for a flight to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, enjoy a free afternoon to walk and shop at Jesselton Point, a waterfront district lined with shops and street food. Opt to visit the famous Filipino market.

Day 8 Kota Kinabalu

Depart at any time.

What's Included

• Your G for Good Moment: D'Danau Homestay, Kota Belud
• Your G for Good Moment: Libaran Island Village Walk, Pulau Libaran
• Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
• Your Foodie Moment: Local Farms and Cooking Demonstration, Tambatuon Homestay
• Morning and evening Kinabatangan River safaris
• Guided oxbow lake visit and wildlife spotting (Kinabatangan)
• Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre visit
• Turtle hatchery visit
• Internal flight
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (2 nts), homestay (1 nt, multi-share), jungle lodge (3 nts, twin-share), permanent tented camp (1 nt, twin-share)

7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners Allow USD70-95 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

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My own room - from $549.00.

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Wild bornean rainforest.

Hidden in a meander-belt forest on the fringe of the beautiful Tungog Lake, the Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp offers a unique insight into the mysterious life of a lowland Borneo Rainforest.

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Diverse wildlife.

Designed for serious bird and wildlife photographers, visitors will not be disappointed by the volume and diversity of mammal, bird, amphibian, and reptile species in the surrounding forests.

Low Environmental

Low energy, low noise, and low impact by design, the site is powered by LPG and solar PV, with most higher energy inputs such as cooking and laundry done off-site at the community co-op facilities of KOPEL Bhd.

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Restoration.

Revenue from the camp funds the community co-op KOPEL Bhd and the long running forest and lake restoration programs.

Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp

Hidden in a meander-belt forest on the fringe of the beautiful Tungog Lake, the Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp (or TREC for short) offers a unique insight into the mysterious life of a lowland Borneo Rainforest. There are ten live-in observation platforms called “camp-platforms”, with limited accommodation for only twenty eco-visitors at any one time. Stay at the Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp for your next conservation retreat, research trip or educational project; or simply sit-back on a “camp platform” and absorb the smells, sights, and sounds of the Borneo Rainforest. Make the Eco Camp your forest refuge or your base for an authentic Borneo rainforest experience.

Floodplain Forest Wildlife

Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Wild forest fruit trees surround the eco camp and on a daily basis attract up to five species of hornbill, civets, macaques, and a host of other rainforest birds – even the secretive orangutan frequent the camp from time to time. With a local nature-guide there are more than 18km of forest trails to explore through a variety of habitats and forest types. This means it is possible to observe a huge diversity of invertebrates, frogs, reptiles, birds, and mammals within close proximity of the Eco Camp. Take note! This is the Borneo Jungle, so get ready for leaches, mosquitoes, and heavy tropical downpours. Visitors are required to follow strict guidelines to minimise their noise and disturbance to the forest wildlife.

The Kinabatangan Jungle

Surrounded by some of the Kinabatangan’s last remaining old growth riverine dipterocarp forests the Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp is within a short walk from seasonally flooded forests, and fresh-water swamp forests. The dominant species surrounding the Eco Camp is Borneo Teak (Vitex pinnata) or Pegil to the local people, alongside Strangler Figs (Ficus spp.) and Perapat burung (Erythroxylum cuneatum), other common large trees include Nyatoh (Palaquium sp.), Terosob (Dracontomelon sp.), Salung-apid (Molotus muticus) and Bayur (Pterospermum sp.) with rare and endangered trees like Pengiran kesat (Anisoptera costata) and wild Red durian (Durio graveolens). With a local nature-guide there are more than 18km of forest trails to explore the huge diversity of wild herbs, yams, ferns, rattans, and epiphytes across a surprisingly diverse array of plant habitat. This is the Borneo Jungle, so get ready for leaches, mosquitoes, and heavy tropical downpours.

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Bird Watching

Sunset River Cruise

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Soak in the sights and smells of the bornean rainforest.

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4d |  3n, tungog rainforest.

River Cruise, Local Nature Guide, Bird Watching, Night Jungle Walk, Tree Planting, Visit Ancient Burial Cave, Visit Nursery, Hut Camp Deck, All Meals Included

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3d |  2n, trec + supu, adventure trip.

River Cruise, Local Nature Guide, Night Jungle Walk, Tree Planting, Supu Cave Exploring, Trekking via Supu Ancient Trail, Hut Camp Deck, All Meals Included

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River Cruise, Local Nature Guide, Tree Planting, Night Jungle Walk, Hut Camp Deck, All Meals Included

Fully experience the Lower Kinabatangan.

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Fantastic place run by fantastic people. Everything is run by locals. The camp is right in the jungle. There is no electricity, only gas lamps. It's well worth doing the activities, boat trip (monkeys, crocodiles, bush pigs, birds, etc.), night walk (sleeping birds, scorpions, sleeping lizards, etc.). Only around 12 people can stay at this camp at once. Great experience!

Maybe the best memory we will have about our adventures in Borneo. If you want to deeply immerse yourself in the wild this is the right place! We highly recommend to stay at least 2 nights. With our guide Boy we had the chance to see an Orangutan family and an old Orangutan during the Kinabatangan River expedition. Furthermore with your money you will be able to support local communities and plant jungle trees.

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The Best Wildlife Safari in Borneo – A 3 Day Trip with Borneo Eco Tours

When you stay in the same place that Sir David Attenborough stayed , you know you’re on the best wildlife safari in Borneo. And when your accommodation is on National Geographic’s list of Unique Lodges of the World , you know it’s something special.

Scott and I did this and had the best wildlife safari in Borneo. Staying in the state of Sabah, we did the Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari tour for 3 days and 2 nights. We stayed in the world famous Sukau Rainforest Lodge  in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. From start to finish, everything about this Borneo trip, lodge, region and nature was indescribable. I’m going to try and describe our stay though!

This is my detailed review of Borneo Eco Tours including everything from the itinerary, wildlife, activities, prices, extra details to my personal thoughts about the trip. This is the most responsible tour company in Malaysian Borneo and I would highly recommend going with this Borneo travel agency if you want to ethically enjoy the wildlife of a Borneo safari for 3 days.

If you are thinking of booking one of the best Borneo tours and have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

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Prices for Safari Borneo

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This is a list of what I paid for my Borneo Wildlife Tour:

At time of writing: 5 MYR = £1.

• The Overland Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari (BB7C), 3 days and 2 nights staying at Sukau Rainforest Lodge – I paid 1850 MYR (£365) per person, based on 2 people sharing a superior room. Grand total for 2 people = 3700 MYR (£730).
• Extras at the lodge including tourism tax, drinks, souvenirs and night cruise for 2 people – 414 MYR (£82).
• Return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan – £138.50 per person, £277 for 2 people.
• Hotel for 1 night at My Dream Hotel in Sandakan – 66 MYR including tourism tax.
• Extras outside the lodge including drinks, poncho, snacks – 80 MYR.

Grand total spent for 2 people = 5660 MYR / £1116.

Note: Tourism tax in Malaysia is 10 MYR per room per night.

Our Video of Bornean Wildlife Safari

Itinerary of Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari

All of the below is included in the price:

• Get picked up from Sandakan airport or hotel in Sandakan
• Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
• Visit Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
• 2/3 hour overland bus journey to the award-winning  Sukau Rainforest Lodge
• Check-in to the lodge
• Afternoon tea/coffee
• 1 hour afternoon river cruise – First Borneo Safari
• History of the lodge presentation or other optional activities
• Light breakfast
• 2 hour sunrise river cruise
• Full breakfast
• Walk Hornbill Boardwalk with guide
• Orang-utan talk or other optional activities
• 2 hour afternoon river cruise
• Night river cruise or other optional activities
• Breakfast and check-out
• 2/3 hour overland bus journey back to Sandakan
• Visit Rainforest Discovery centre
• Visit WWII Memorial park
• Transfer to Sandakan airport or hotel

How to Get to Sandakan, Sabah

To travel to Borneo, we took the 3 hour flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan with Air Asia the day before our trip began. We wanted to be sure that we would be in Sandakan so we arrived the night before.

When we arrived, we got a Grab ride to our hotel for 7 MYR. I highly recommend downloading the Grab app if you are travelling Malaysia because it is so convenient, safe and you know you aren’t being ripped off. If you download the app , use my referral code, GRABHDTRAVELS and we will both get discount on our rides.

We stayed in a budget hotel called My Dream Hotel and Borneo Eco Tours were picking us up from here the morning of the trip. We stayed at My Dream Hotel in Sandakan booked via booking.com . It was the perfect accommodation for one night with lots of restaurants around and close to the airport. I’d recommend staying here if you are in Sandakan.

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When we checked in to the hotel, Borneo Eco Tours had called the hotel to inform them of the time they would pick us up. This was the first example of Borneo Eco Tours Sandakan going above and beyond for their guests . As promised, a guide and driver from Borneo Eco Tours picked us up from our hotel and took us on to our first activity of the Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari tour.

Our Borneo Eco Tours Guide

We were in a group of 12 who were guided by a knowledgeable and friendly guide named Nexter. Nexter took us around each centre, travelled with us to Sukau Rainforest Lodge, drove the boats on our cruises and most importantly, answered every question about wildlife we had. Nexter was so helpful and his knowledge about the lodge, Sabah, Borneo and wildlife was beyond impressive.

The best part, though, was his passion and enthusiasm for conservation, sustainability and wildlife in general. It was heart-warming to see. I heard from other groups that all of the guides had this passion and knowledge too which reflects the wonderful job that Borneo Eco Tours and Sukau Lodge are doing.

My favourite line from Nexter was when he explained how the mother teaches her young about which fruits can and cannot be eaten. I asked, ‘how does the Orang-utan know which fruits are safe to eat?’ His reply was ‘it’s the magic of nature’. 

What to Take

• Take your own toiletries
• Buy a reusable poncho/mac with a hood. Something like this one from Amazon.
• Strong insect repellant! I wore long sleeved tops and trousers for cruises but more skin was showing at night and I got a grand total of 4 bites on my stay.
• Take a refillable, metal bottle for the bus journeys and throughout your stay. This is the one I use.
• Take binoculars.
• Use a good camera. The wildlife is far away that you need binoculars so you’ll need a good camera to capture these precious moments. I used OSMO Pocket and it did the perfect job. It was small enough too that when it rained a little, I just had it below my poncho to cover it. Buy the Osmo Pocket here and you won’t regret it.  I also took 2 memory cards with me because I shot so much footage and didn’t want to run out of space. You can buy the Osmo Pocket & Expansion Kit (comes with a memory card) through this link.

Day 1 of the Best Wildlife Safari in Borneo

Everywhere and everything that I mention below is guided and transported by Borneo Eco Tours employees. They took good care of us from start to finish.

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre – Borneo Safari Stop 1

Covering a rainforest area of 43 sq km (10,610 acres), Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre is a conservation, established in 1964 and open to the public. The centre is owned by Sabah Wildlife Department and co-funded by them, tourists to the centre and by the charity, Orangutan Appeal UK.  This is one of the best things to do Borneo because it’s a chance to see Orangutans in the wild.

When we arrived, we learned about the centre through Ruth, a worker from Orangutan Appeal UK and then watched an educational movie about the plight of Orang-utans and the conservation work in Sabah.

There are around 60-80 Orang-utans living freely in the reserve. It is not a zoo.  The video and staff make it clear that there is not allowed to be any human contact, you must keep a distance, you must keep to the boardwalk and you are not allowed to take any bags in with you at all.

There is an Orangutan Nursery where the trained rangers look after orphaned Orang-utans to rehabilitate them in the hope that they one day be released into the wild. They are orphaned due to illegal logging, deforestation and being kept as pets.

If you want to ethically see an Orangutan, here is the place to go.

Note: Borneo Eco Tours allow you to leave your belongings on the bus and the driver stays with the bus. There are lockers and keys (free of charge) at the centre though if you want to lock your belongings. Also, there is a camera charge of 10 MYR.

Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Straight afterwards, we went over to the Sun Bear Conservation centre . Sun Bears are the smallest bears in the world and only found in South East Asia. There are currently 43 rescued Sun Bears at the centre, all of which are going through rehabilitation to release them back to the wild.

One Sun Bear was released to wild in April 2019 and the last time he was located was a month later. During which, the Sun Bear had travelled 35km. This is evidence that the rehabilitation works and he has survived in the wild.

Lunch and Journey to Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Afterwards, we headed for lunch in the form of a buffet with a selection of fish/chicken/tofu with rice, stir fry, potato curry and salad.  There was f ree water and coffee on offer.

An hour later we headed to our bus for our overland journey to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. There is free wifi on board the bus and refillable drinking water tanks.

The bus ride was comfortable and easy which took about 2.5 hours. We arrived at the Kinabatangan River where we boarded a small boat ride. After 5 minutes, in the horizon we could see the impressive lodge perched over the river bank waiting to greet us. Our luggage followed behind us.

On arrival, we were given the warmest welcome from the smiling staff and directed to ‘Gomantong Hall’ for check-in and housekeeping. We were given freshen-up towels and welcome drinks with bamboo straws. The straws were the first glimpse of the sustainability methods practiced at the lodge . We were given our room keys and our luggage was waiting on our doorsteps for us.

Note: All other drinks are not included in the price across the entire tour. For example, a tiger beer at lunch was 8 MYR and in the lodge was 18 MYR.

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About Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Founded in 1994, Sukau Rainforest Lodge was an idea by the founder of Borneo Eco Tours, Albert Teo. Teo recognised the interest from tourists about the Kinabatangan River and decided an eco company needed an eco lodge. To build such a lodge, the company needed to buy land. The book written by Albert Teo and Carol Patterson,  Saving Paradise is dedicated to Kari Bin Ongong, ‘the one man who had the courage to step out of his comfort zone to provide a livelihood for his people.’

To learn more about the lodge, you can buy Saving Paradise  from Amazon here .

The link between the lodge and local people is so strong that 80% of staff are from the local area. One of the guides informed me that the lodge would not be what it is today without the knowledge and support of the local people. The lodge’s dedication to teaching locals and tourists aligns with my concept of learning about our world. I felt a connection to this place and learned so much more than I expected.

A strong policy of the accommodation is sustainability. You can see it in every corner of the place. From zero plastic and solar panels to electric motors on the boats to minimise noise pollution. They give out scholarships to locals and therefore improve employment as well as tree planting schemes. To read more about the lodge’s sustainability, read their policies here .

The lodge boasts 2 swimming pools, relaxing lobbies with free wifi, free water stations, a souvenir shop, a few bars, a restaurant on the river and stunning boardwalks. You can use all of the amenities and enjoy the serenity of surrounding nature. They also have ‘resident’ orangutans , a mother and a baby who are occasionally spotted around the lodge. The lodge do not feed or interact with the orang-utans but the apes return because the lodge is in the mother’s territory. The apes do have names though, the mother is called Lucky and the baby is called Day because if you get a chance to see them, it’s your lucky day!

What Exactly does it mean to be a Part of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World?

Nat Geo have a list of Unique Lodges of the World. There are only 55 lodges on this list. Sukau Rainforest Lodge is one of them. It’s also the only one in Malaysia and there are only 5 in the whole of Asia. And I stayed here! When you arrive and you see the lodge on the banks of the mighty river, you can instantly see how it has made the list. Here, y ou are brought into the present amongst beautiful nature.

A guide informed me that to become part of Nat Geo’s list, there are over 50 things the lodge needed to have. Protecting natural and cultural heritage and sustainability are two of them which the lodge has smashed out of the park. Sukau Rainforest Lodge made Nat Geo’s lists of the best places to get face-to-face with wildlife and best lodges to visit in the fall.

Sir David Attenborough

Borneo has featured in several of Sir David Attenborough TV shows. Sir David Attenborough and BBC crew stayed at Sukau Rainforest Lodge in 2011 while they were filming. More about the boat they used in ‘Dinner by Candle Light and Bar’ section below.

A few years ago, Sir David helped stop a bridge being built over the Kinabatangan River. Read all about what happened here.

One of the villas has proudly been named after him.

Other famous guests include the Prince of Denmark and Dame Judy Dench. Some of the staff were excited to tell me about the times where they met the guests. They said that Sir David Attenborough’s voice is exactly the same in real life.

Afternoon River Cruise of Borneo Wildlife Tours

Just after enjoying our afternoon tea and doughnuts, we headed out on the mighty 560km-long Kinabatangan River for our first of 3 included Borneo Jungle Safari. After only a few minutes in the boat, we already found Proboscis monkeys high in the trees. You really need to get the binoculars out for these animals and see the size of their noses. The ones with large noses are male and the ones with pointed noses are female. We seen an array of other wildlife too from birds flying overhead to crocs basking on the banks.

Later on, we found another group of Proboscis monkeys and it was clear who the alpha male was. His thighs were enormous and he sat high in the tree as the others went one by one to jump to another tree. Each monkey took their time, sussing out the jump and waiting a while after the last had gone. All of a sudden, this loud rushing of trees happened so quickly that if you blinked, you missed it. It was the alpha male who, with no hesitation, made the giant leap proving his experience and dominance over the group. It was fascinating to watch.

Dinner by Candle Light and Bar

When it’s dinner time, you are alerted by three rings of the gong that vibrate throughout the grounds and create a buzz amongst guests. Buffet dinner offers local meals using local produce and is served on the actual boat that Sir David Attenborough used in his BBC documentary.

In your room, you are given traditional Bornean sarongs to wear for dinner time. You’re given a demonstration on how to apply them upon check-in.

It was a truly unique experience to wear traditional clothing, eat local food with candle-light, looking over the mighty river while dazzling red and orange lightening filled the dark sky in the distance.

Optional Activity – What is Sukau Rainforest Lodge?

After dinner, in the ‘Ape Gallery’ room, there is a projector and screen along with one of the guides waiting for guests. The presenter was Nexter and he gave us so much information about the history and projects of Sukau Rainforest Lodge. It was a great insight into where we were staying and I’d highly recommend taking half an hour to listen to this discussion. He informed us that part of the money spent by tourists go into conservation and he personally thanked us for coming to Sukau Rainforest Lodge . Very humbling.

In the Jungle, the Mighty Jungle…

…things come out at night! We had some drinks in the Gecko Bar and lots of geckos were there to join us. As were mosquitos, beetles and bats. The bats, we should be thankful for, because they kill up to 1000 mosquitos per night !!

At night, the sounds coming from the wildlife in the rainforest remind you that you’re in their home. From the owls to the Orangutan’s call, they were out there. At night too, you can hear what we assume were macaques running across the roof of our rooms. It was so cool!  

Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari – Day 2

The rainforest awakens.

… as do we! After making all that noise the night before, everything else living in the jungle wakes up before the crack of dawn and we didn’t want to miss a second of it.

We had a wake-up call around 5.25am and a quick bite to eat while it was still dark. Then we waited at the jetty to start our 2 hour Kinabatangan River cruise. The sun was rising and the rainforest was awakening. It was gorgeous for our river safari in Borneo.

We went up the Kinabatangan River and toward Kelenanap Ox-Bow lake to spot wildlife. We managed to spot 3 baby crocs basking in the morning sun, a huge lizard, a smaller lizard and a tiny lizard poking his head out of a hole. Next up were more Proboscis monkeys waking up with energy to swing amongst the trees as well as macaques close by. I looked back behind the boat and the birds were so pretty flying on the horizon.

We then returned to a full breakfast waiting for us.

Hornbill Boardwalk Guided Tour

At 11am, we joined an educational walking tour along the lodge’s Hornbill Boardwalk spotting more macaques and birds, and learning about the trees surrounding us.

Optional Activity – Learn About Orang-utans

After some free time, there is a free talk to learn about orang-utans. I cannot emphasise enough how important and useful it is to attend this talk.

This information CANNOT be found on the internet because its all in-house research conducted. This is unmissable. Out of 70 guests at the lodge, only 6 of us went to this talk. I believe they missed out on this informative presentation about the orang-utans.  

Kinabatangan River Cruise in the Afternoon

The afternoon wildlife once again did not disappoint. We saw long tail macaques running in groups of 40/50, all hanging in the trees with some curious and coming closer to us. While cruising, we saw impressive Hornbills flying over us and further down the river we seen 3 families of Proboscis monkeys. Then, along came some long tail macaques who disturbed one of the Proboscis monkey families. It seemed to then be a case of showing off with the different animals on either side of the river jumping to and from trees, trying to out-do the ones on the other side. It was entertaining. Then we had a few moments of utter silence and the peacefulness I felt, was something remarkable. I felt in the moment and it was thanks to nature.

Back at the lodge, on the cue of the gong, we had a scrumptious dinner of local food, sitting with our group and reflecting on the day before getting ready for the night cruise.

Optional Activity – River Cruise by Night

We paid extra (80 MYR each) to go on a night-time river cruise. The night was a completely different experience to the day. It felt both eerie and calm at the same time. Out on the river was pitch black with just the moon reflecting on the small ripples. Your guide drives the boat and shines a torch, looking for any wildlife. Their eyes are so good because they spot the smallest of creatures that we easily missed. We seen all sorts of nocturnal creatures. We didn’t manage to see an owl but another group did… that’s nature.

I’d recommend taking the night tour for another unique experience. While we were there we said to ourselves, when will we get another chance to cruise the Kinabatangan River at night?

Learning from Sukau Rainforest Lodge Staff

Everything runs so smoothly and the staff don’t let you lift a finger. Even the small details that make you smile a little bit more and a homely feel.  The employees are the ones that make the lodge that extra bit special. Nothing is too much for them and they are always around to help you with anything.

We were also welcomed by the rainforest when we had a huge downpour of rain. But as quick as it came, it went. The staff quickly came around to give out umbrellas. It’s the little touches.  

One of my favourite moments was when we finally realised what the loud bangs were. Since we arrived, we kept hearing this loud thud which we assumed was probably work going on somewhere. Only when we sat at the bar chatting with the staff did they tell us what the bangs were. It was mango called ‘Belunu’ falling from the trees and hitting the ground or the roof of huts. I couldn’t believe that a fruit could make that noise but when one of the staff collected the fruit for us to see, it was quite large to be fair.

It is a sought after and rare fruit that only comes once every four years.  We clearly picked the best time to visit Borneo. We were also allowed to try a small bit (so delicious) but not too much because we were drinking alcohol and the two aren’t great when mixed.

Thank you staff members for giving us this extra experience.

Day 3 of the Ethical Wildlife Trip in Borneo

Checking out of the jungle.

One last glorious breakfast in the unique lodge and it was time to say goodbye to our temporary home. The tour went so fast and I’d love to have had another few days there! We paid up our bill and started the journey back to Sandakan which took about 2 hours. Lots of staff were on the jetty to wave us off and I felt a sense of gratefulness for experiencing this and meeting these wonderful people.

Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sandakan

Back in Sandakan, we had lunch at Sabah Hotel which was very tasty before driving 40 minutes to the Rainforest Discovery Centre. We purposefully booked a later flight so we could enjoy the activities in Sandakan.

The Rainforest Discovery Centre has a sky tower to savour the forest from a high view point. It has an indoor centre too where you can learn a lot about flora, fauna and wildlife in Sabah. This is one of the best things to do in Sandakan.

Sandakan Memorial Park

Next on the itinerary, was visiting the Sandakan memorial park for remembrance of World War II, Prisoners of War. This was a harrowing experience and something you must do when visiting Sandakan, out of remembrance for all those who lost their lives. There was a total of 2,500 prisoners, of which only 6 survived. This story might never have been known if it was not for those 6 survivors.

The park has a serenity about it and is a good place to remember what happened to the victims during the war.

Ending the Best Tour to do in Borneo

All good things must come to an end. We were transferred to the airport to board our flight out of Borneo. I have to admit it was a little sad to leave such a beautiful island. We will, definitely, be back. We went in the month of August and I believe this to be the  best time to visit Sandakan as the weather was great for us as it didn’t rain too much and wasn’t too hot.

Wildlife Round-Up

We are lucky enough to have seen a vast amount of wildlife during our safari. When you’re facing nature, there are no guarantees and this is evidence of ethical tourism. The company/centre/lodge do not feed the wildlife (unless part of the rehabilitation process) or entice/use them for tourism in any way.

In three days we managed to see: dozens of plants and flowers, birds such as Heron, Kingfisher, Hornbill, Bats, Oriental Darter, lizards, mice, geckos and beetles. We were lucky to see Orang-utans, Sun Bears, Proboscis Monkeys, Long-tail and short-tail Macaques and turtles. And for one of the dangerous animals in Borneo, the Crocodile? We seen 5 juvenile crocs!

We didn’t see Pygmy Elephants but that’s nature. I’m grateful for what we did manage to see, especially those only found in Borneo and the ones that are endangered. Sukau Rainforest Lodge is where to stay in Borneo for wildlife.

How to Book a Tour with Borneo Eco Tours

Booking a tour with Borneo Eco Tours is the best way to visit Borneo and it is an extremely easy process. When you decide you want to embark on this incredible journey, here’s how to book a tour with Borneo Eco Tours.

• Go to their website – https://www.borneoecotours.com.
• Fill out the ‘Enquire Now’ booking form or call them. I booked all of mine online.
• Someone will get back to you via email so you can correspond the details of your trip.
• Your Borneo Eco Tours consultant will send you a full itinerary and a payment invoice and link for payment. My consultant was Brandon who was so helpful and without Brandon we wouldn’t have had this irreplaceable experience. Thank you Brandon.
• Once you have confirmed and paid, the consultant will send you a link to input guest details which is important.
• Done. It’s as easy as that.

Thank you for reading my blog on one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life and the most ideal Borneo Wildlife Tours around.

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I feel like im there with you both i love your video and pictures as well as your written word x im so glad your having the best time both cant wait for your next adventure lots of love both THE PIMMYS xxxxxx

Thank you Sian and Ian so much :D… glad you loved it and hope you’re both well xx

Wonderfully detailed post! We visited Sepilok last year, but didn’t make it to the Kinabatangan River. Hoping to do so in the future and appreciate this detailed review of Borneo Eco Tours!

Thank you so much for reading Becky. So glad I could hope and hope you go with Borneo Eco Tours, they are great.

I love your writing it’s from the heart and captured every emotion well done. I’m eager to hear more about your next place on your incredible journey.

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5D4N Miri & Kota Kinabalu Highlights with North Borneo Cruises

“top of the world” sunrise leisure hike (st veronica’s hill), 1 day kinabalu crocker range trek (maragang hill - 2,232m), 6d5n rivers & reefs: abai kinabatangan wetlands resort with kinabatangan river cruises, sepilok nature lodge, and lankayan island dive resort (non-diver), 6d5n canopy to coast: sukau rainforest lodge with sepilok orangutan, sun bear visit, kinabatangan river cruises, rainforest discovery centre, sepilok nature lodge, and lankayan island dive resort (non-diver), 6d5n safari to shore: bilit rainforest lodge with sepilok orangutan, kinabatangan river cruises, rainforest discovery centre, sepilok nature lodge, and lankayan island dive resort (non-diver), 6d5n in jungle and coral paradise: tabin wildlife resort, lipad mud volcano trekking, tabin rock pool, and sipadan kapalai island dive resort (non-divers), 6d5n danum & dive: danum valley borneo rainforest lodge, night drive, jungle night walk & tubing, and sipadan kapalai island dive resort (non-divers), 6d5n danum & dive: danum valley field centre nature & wildlife experience with jungle night walk and sipadan kapalai island dive resort (non-divers), 4d3n orou sapulot - mystical borneo cave & pinnacles adventure with kalimantan boat ride, 3d2n orou sapulot - mystical borneo cave & pinnacles adventure with waterfall hunting, 2d1n aura montoria - jungle trekking, adventure caving, cliff jumping, 1 day borneo jungle trek with mahua waterfall (mount alab - 2,050m), borneo jungle trek - 4d3n maliau basin (sabah's lost world), borneo jungle trek - 5d4n maliau basin (sabah's lost world), 3d2n kota kinabalu power adventure package - family package e, borneo jungle trek - 2d1n survival learning camp in kiau, 3d2n aura montoria – adventure hunt of hidden waterfalls.

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