Borneo Wildlife Discoverer - Malaysia

Showcasing the best of Borneo - wildlife, rainforests and tropical beaches

Borneo is home to some of the most diverse and beautiful wildlife in the whole of South East Asia.

Starting with a visit to majestic Mt Kinabalu, we then continue to one of the trip highlights - the pristine Danum Valley. A nature lover's paradise, whose beauty and animals are equalled only by Sarawak and the World Heritage Mulu National Park with its immense cave system and and the oldest rainforest in the world.

We come face to face with Orang-utans at Semenggok and Sepilok sanctuaries, stay at a bamboo longhouse in Sabah on a tea plantation, and finish the trip relaxing at the beach, and we also have the chance to spot the elusive Irrawaddy dolphins.

What makes this trip responsible?

Tourism can be a real help to local communities, providing income, positive cultural exchanges and a financial incentive to protect their natural environment. Ours is a 'total approach' to responsible tourism, covering everything from the way we plan and operate our trips to the practices of Exodus as a company.
In Mulu N.P the Penans, and others are employed by the park thereby generating income for their families and improving their economies. The staff are encouraged to provide cultural entertainment (traditional dances and music) helping to preserve their culture. The boats used in the park are all owned and operated by the local people.
For full details of our Responsible Tourism Policy page.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Malaysia

Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Kota Kinabalu.

Day 3

Full day exploring Mt Kinabalu N.P. and Sabah tea plantation.

Day 4

Sunrise walk to view Mt Kinabalu, with plantation tour; transfer to Sandakan.

Day 5

Boat ride to Sepilok mangrove and forest reserve; wildlife spotting en route to jungle lodge.

Day 6

Visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre with its 147m canopy walkway ideal for bird watching, and Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary.

Day 7

Travel to the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary for jungle walks and river cruises, visiting the bizarre Gomantong caves en route.

Day 8

Excursions into forest to look for elephants, Orang-utans and endemic bird life.

Day 9

To Danum Valley Conservation Area, a vast area of protected lowland forest; afternoon nature walk.

Day 10

A full day with expert local guides exploring this reserve, home to gibbons, Orang-utans, elephants and hundreds of different bird species.

Day 11

Fly to Kota Kinabalu; free afternoon to explore the bustling Filipino markets.

Day 12

Free day.

Day 13

Fly to Mulu N.P.; sunset walk to Deer Cave for spectacular bat exodus.

Day 14

Full day exploring the park.

Day 15

Day to relax or enjoy optional activities.

Day 16

Fly to Kuching, capital of Sarawak.

Day 17

Morning visit Semenggok Orang-utan Centre; afternoon at Sarawak museum.

Day 18

Day trip to Bako N.P., famous for its Proboscis monkeys, found only in Borneo.

Day 19

Relocate to the Santubong Peninsula with its golden sand to relax by the beach for two nights.

Day 20

Morning visit to Sarawak Cultural Village; afternoon free.

Day 21

Return to Kuching with a boat trip to spot the Irrawaddy dolphins en route; evening depart.

Day 22

Arrive London.

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Orangutan protected by the Bukit Lawang conservation programme; Sumatra, Indonesia

Orangutan protected by the Bukit Lawang conservation programme; Sumatra, Indonesia