The best way to catch a glimpse of them is by hitting up a national park and seeing them in their natural habitat. One popular trail is towards the Tajor waterfall which takes about four hours round trip. The centre has been so successful at rehabilitating orangutans that it is now a place to study their biology and behaviour. During a visit, you can expect to see the primates hanging out in the tall trees, as you walk through one of the many trails.
There are also a number of gardens, including a botanical research centre. To see the orangutans up close, try to time your arrival with feeding time which takes place from a. How does spending an afternoon on a deserted stretch of golden sand sound? The drive to the beach is only about 40 minutes which makes it one of the easier Kuching day trips, and you can also get there by bus.
Alternatively, book a room at the resort which has more than rooms including suites with stunning views of the sea. Prices start around RM per night and there are also restaurants and a golf course on site. If you choose to stay, you can also spend a day at the Sarawak Cultural Centre which is conveniently located next door. One of the best places to visit in Borneo to get a dose of Malaysian culture is the Sarawak Cultural Village. Located 45 minutes from Kuching, the complex is tucked into the base of Mount Santubong which makes for a gorgeous backdrop, and showcases Malay customs and heritage.
Traditional homes have been constructed on the property, including the Orang Ulu longhouse, a Melanau tall house , and even one on stilts. In another, one man balances on his stomach atop a colourful pole about 9 feet up, held up by three men below. Considered one of the most idyllic Borneo destinations, its five islands are the definition of paradise: think warm, brilliant blue bays, blonde beaches and swaying palm trees.
Mount Kinabalu rises 4, high, and the arduous trek takes about two days to complete. The trail winds past flora and fauna, through rainforests and towards viewpoints revealing breathtaking views of park below, as you get high above the clouds and finally make it to the craggy summit.
Contributed by Christina from Travel2Next. Borneo is known for its amazing wildlife, and one of the Borneo best places to visit to learn about its marine life is Turtle Island Pulau Selingan.
This tiny one of the best islands in Borneo lies just off the northern coast. Pulau Selingan is home to a marine park which deals with turtle conservation. Every night turtles come ashore to lay their eggs which are collected by the park staff.
The eggs are carefully looked after until the newly hatched turtles can be released into the wild. To get to Turtle Island you need to book yourself onto a tour here , which usually lasts for a day and a night. The tours depart from Sandakan, where you jump on a speedboat that whisks you across the sea to the island in under an hour. Pulau Selingan has pristine white beaches where you can relax or snorkel until the evening.
Observing the turtles is strictly controlled — you have to stay in a waiting room until a ranger collects you to see the turtles laying eggs on the beach. Crystal Quest is the official tour operator and tours cost in the region of RM per person. Other tour operators can also arrange your stay, but they are usually more expensive. Click here to buy discounted tour tickets now. Contributed by Emily from Kids And Compass. Located about 45 minutes by bus from Sandakan, this is maybe the best place to see orangutans in Borneo.
Established in , Sepilok was the first orphaned orangutan rehabilitation centre in the world, and today is home to about 80 individuals, some in nurseries and others free in the protected forest reserve.
Visits begin with a short lecture and film about the conservation process, followed by exploration of the forest using designated wooden walkways. From here, you can watch some of the orangutans as they come down to the feeding platforms, swinging from high ropes and sometimes squabbling with the macaques who like parading along the handrails, munching on stolen bananas.
You can also watch some of the young orangutans in the outdoor nursery as they complete their final stage of rehabilitation. Just be aware that the centre is closed for lunch between 12 and 2pm.
Many visitors like to visit to the nearby Rainforest Discover Centre over lunch whilst Sepilok is closed. Click here to buy discounted tour ticket including transport now.
Contributed by Heather from Conversant Traveller. At this option of the Borneo what to see, you will find three tribal villages that have dedicated themselves to making just one product, like traditional gongs in the village of Kampung Sumangkap. Many of the houses had a gong workshop underneath the living quarters, and since gongs are the most important instrument in local festivals and ceremonies, it was interesting to see how they were made.
The village charges each visitor a RM5 fee to park, wander around the village, talk to the various artisans, and ultimately to buy one of their products. Most of the artists spoke at least some English, and after talking to a few, we really got to see how the traditional gong was made, completely by hand.
The Kudat area is located only about three hours from Kota Kinabalu, and you can either drive there yourself or take a pre-arranged tour. The other two villages have a honey business and a traditional longhouse to experience. Visiting these handicraft villages is a perfect way to give back and help the local economy, and it will provide the best souvenir from the region.
Contributed by Corinne from Reflections Enroute. For anyone with even a slight interest in hiking, Mt Kinabalu is a must-visit for the best treks in Borneo.
For those of you that want to hike the mountain you can do it in two days. Alternatively, you can climb the more easily accessible Maragang Hill for superb views of Mount Kinabalu — an activity featured on our specially curated small-group Borneo trip.
Borneo is an ecotourism paradise. Located deep in the rainforest, the area boasts accommodation, jungle activities and in-house scientists, as well as expert local guides. Lucky visitors might spot wild sun bears, orangutans and Borneo elephants. For diving enthusiasts, the Mantanani Islands, 90km 56mi north of Kota Kinabalu, are one of the must-visit attractions in Borneo. With more than 20 diving sites — of which some remain relatively unexplored — as well as three shipwrecks, visiting the islands promises a memorable experience.
Divers might even see the occasion dugong. Niah National Park contains some of the more intriguing caves in the state, within a two-hour drive from Miri. Bones believed to be 40, years old have been discovered here. Brunei Darussalam covers a tiny slither of land on Borneo sandwiched inside Sarawak. Sara Darling contributed additional reporting to this article. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements.
So, now is the time to get yourself to Borneo and see this magical land before it is too late. Plus if there is one thing that I have learned in my travels, if people can make some money off of tourists coming to see their wildlife and nature, well, they will just work that much harder to protect it.
Malaysian Borneo is broken up into two provinces. Sabah and Sarawak. Each destination can be a trip in itself, but we want to share our top things for both provinces. It is recommended that you secure your permits in Kota Kinabalu before you go, but being Dave and Deb, we of course, bought them on sight right after the bus let us off at the park. Not a problem though, we secured a climb for the next day with dorm accommodations at Laban Rata at meters.
By far one of the most heartwarming moments of my life was visiting our next destination in Borneo. Lodging right beside the park, we stayed at the Sepilok Jungle Resort. A lodge right in the middle of the jungle with boardwalks and canopy walks twisting through the grounds.
It is a short walk to the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre where we were treated to a video explaining the centre and what it has accomplished. After walking along the jungle path with monkeys playing in the trees, we come out to the feeding platform. Every day, the orangutans can choose to come back for a hearty meal of fruit and vitamin milk during their feeding time. They are orangutans that have either been injured, rescued or orphaned that have been nursed back to health and let back into the jungle.
To make their transition easier, they can come back any time they want for a feast. Semenggok Rehabilitation Centre is a far less visited rehab facility, but just as effective and more fulfilling I must say. Seeing the Orangutans here was a very touching experience. This lodge in Sabah was one of the coolest trips I have ever taken. Take a boat up The Sungai river Kinabatangan right into the heart of the jungle of Borneo, and stay in this rustic camp for a few days.
Your meals and wildlife safaris are included, but if you want some alcohol, bring it with you. We saw some really incredible wildlife on our safaris. It was the best place we ever spotted the hornbill birds. Seeing them in the wild was striking. Birds with giant hornbill beaks flew through the air effortlessly.
Other amazing wildlife of Borneo that we saw are:. Borneo is famous for its wild jungles. Even today intrepid explorers set out to explore uncharted territories. We had some amazing treks into the rainforest in search of wildlife. Borneo is known to have some of the best diving sites on earth and Sipadan Island is the tops. Read all about the best places to dive in Borneo here Sabah Diving Guide.
Fly into it on a twin-engine plane and you already feel that you are in the middle of nowhere. We immediately booked our trek to the Pinnalces, the star attraction of the park and settled in for the night. The next day started with a boat ride, stopping at various caves along the way until we reached the entrance to our trail.
We were let off on the shore and proceeded to hike 8 km in the jungle, with two river crossing in the process.
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