Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Overview
Highlights
- A two week wildlife full immersion in Borneo's jungles of Sabah and Sarawak
- Cruise along Bako's rainforest and marvel at Mulu National park's pinnacles
- Visit Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary and spend three nights in a lush wildlife reserve
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Itinerary
For those arriving on time our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 6pm for the welcome meeting. There are no other activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Kuching at any time. If you would like an airport transfer today, you'll need to ar...
The history of modern Sarawak began when the English adventurer James Brooke sailed up the Sarawak River in his schooner in 1839. Today we discover Kuching, a veritable treasure trove of historical buildings and remarkable stories concentrated around the south bank of...
First thing in the morning, we depart Kuching for a 45-minute drive to Bako Fishing Village. We continue by motorized boat for a 30-minute cruise along the beautiful coast to reach Bako National Park. The oldest of Sarawak's national parks, Bako offers the perfec...
We transfer to the airport for our onwards flight to Mulu, our home for the next two nights. Depending on the arrival time, there are a variety of free options which include a wander to the Tree Top Tower for views across the roof of the Mulu National Park, a stroll a...
After breakfast, which is accompanied by the sound of the jungle's morning chorus, we take a 15-minute longboat ride up the Melanau River to experience two more of Mulu's \ must-see\ limestone caves: Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. These form part of the Sarawak Chamb...
This morning we head to the airport and take a short flight to Kota Kinabalu; KK as it is affectionately known by the locals. The small capital is a cultural melting pot and its inhabitants are a mix of Chinese, Indonesian, Filipino, Indian and of course Malay. This b...
We set off this morning to explore the sights of KK. Having been bombed extensively during World War II, KK's architecture is awash with modernity, occasionally interspersed with the remaining historical buildings, mosques and ramshackle markets. We first visit Tun Mu...
After a leisurely breakfast we leave the city limits and after approximately two and a half hours reach the Crocker Mountain Range, home to the highest mountain in South East Asia - Mount Kinabalu (4095m). We will travel to the small village of Tanak Nabalu where we s...
This morning we travel east and visit the Poring Hot Springs, an incredible collection of natural geothermal pools dotted throughout the forest. Here we can take a dip in the natural mineral-rich waters and spot monkeys and birds on the canopy walk that traverses the ...
This morning we set off on foot to the Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Sun bears are the smallest bears and their survival has been threatened by decades of ongoing deforestation. In the wild, they play a key role in ensuring the health of the forest. Here, orphaned or ...
Waking to the distant calls of gibbons and hornbills, we rise for breakfast before joining a morning river cruise to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake. The Kinabatangan River area plays host to an incredible array of wildlife - a total of 10 primate species including proboscis mon...
We head deeper into the rainforest today on our three and a half hour drive to the Reserve of Tabin. On the route this morning we see many reminders of man's interference with nature. Much of the route to the conservation area has been de-forested and replaced with va...
We rise early this morning amongst the birdsong and gibbon calls to travel to the core of the reserve, climbing the observation tower to discover some of Tabin's near 300 species of birds. Here we hope to spot species such as the Bronzed Drongo, Blue-crowned Hanging P...
There is a final chance for another nature walk this morning before we leave our accommodation behind at lunch time and drive to the bustling town of Sandakan.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Sandakan. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Sandakan u at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would li...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Sharon
Dec 2024
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
This is a very diverse tour from temples, gardens and markets in the Cities to Long Boat rides, safari vehicles, hikes and canopy walks in the Jungles, Rivers and Ra...
Karen
Dec 2024
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Our Explore Leader Hazli was excellent. He is one of the Best Guides i have had. we were so lucky to see so much wildlife thanks to him. It was an amazing trip and ...
Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
I have just returned from a 15 day tour around Borneo. It was a totally amazing trip with so many opportunities to see native animals both in sanctuaries and also ou...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
A very enjoyable trip with plenty of wildlife to see - we did manage to spot all that we were hoping for, including wild Orang-utans. I was glad I took a hiking pole...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Amazing holiday, great company! Very full on, up and out every morning early and a packed itinerary, which I love. Highlights included the /borneo elephant who too...
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