Wild Borneo Wildlife Tours
- A Secret Retreats journey -
Lionel Longeau, the author of this journey, who has made Borneo his home since 2005.
We can of course adjust according to your request.
Highlights of the Journey:
- The Iban and Dayak tribes and their longhouses.
- Meet the ‘old man of the woods’ and see the orangutans in their natural environment.
- The Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Center.
- The Danum Valley
- Land and water safaris
- Diversity of wild forests
This program is an incursion into the heart of different types of Borneo rainforest tours – walking in the preserved primary forests of Batang Ai where endangered orangutans, multiple mammals, and more than 200 species of birds thrive in the lush vegetation.
Explore by boat through the mangroves where Proboscis monkeys jump from tree to tree, all while Hornbills fly over the Santubong Estuary at any time of the day. Perhaps you’ll also have the chance to observe some crocodiles sunbathing on the riverbank, as well as Irrawaddy Dolphins showing their tails and noses on the Santubong estuary.
The Danum Valley is another sanctuary where endangered orangutans, gibbons, mammals, and diverse birds coexist in the lush rainforest. You’ll venture through mangroves and jungles, joining one of the finest Borneo wildlife tours. A chance to observe the Pygmy Elephants along the banks, alongside a 4x4 adventure through this rich, luxuriant landscape, will offer an unforgettable Borneo jungle tour. Nocturnal walks reveal the fascinating macro world of reptiles and insects.
We have selected the finest lodges located in the heart of these nature reserves.
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Your Journey Day by Day
based on 2 people traveling together and sharing the same room
After this walk, we’ll travel to your charming property located on the coast of Santubong Peninsula (45-60min drive).
Check-in and enjoy the rest of the day free, with no arrangements for meals.
After our exploration, we return to the hotel for the rest of the day.
The Borneo tours include treks that allow you to spot wildlife such as Proboscis monkeys, Silverleaf monkeys, monitor lizards, wild boars, tropical birds, and pitcher plants (Nephentes). The trek can range from 2 to 7 km depending on your preference.
After a fulfilling day, return to your property to enjoy the rest of your evening free to relax.
After checking in, you will have the chance to join an afternoon wildlife viewing river cruise. Keep an eye out for monkeys, birds, and other wildlife. Dinner will be served at the lodge.
To add more thrill, you can also join a night safari river cruise (optional surcharge).
Afterward, we’ll continue the trip to Lahad Datu, where a quick local picnic lunch will be served. Around midday, we’ll transfer via private 4WD to the Borneo Rainforest Lodge in Danum Valley, arriving mid-afternoon. The Danum Valley is a prime spot for Borneo rainforest tours, offering opportunities to spot migrating elephants, rare clouded leopards, orangutans, and many other species in their natural habitat.
Once checked in at the lodge, you’ll have time to relax before dinner. After dinner, you have the option to join a night 4WD safari or a guided night walk in the jungle, depending on availability and preference.
All meals will be provided at the lodge.
If you’d like, you can extend your trip with more Borneo package tours, relaxing on Manukan Island, or exploring more adventures in Sabah.
- very flexible ultra trail type walking shoes with large spaced lugs (avoid rigid walking shoes because you will often have tramp feet).Example of trail shoes adapt Nike Pegasus trail;
- light and comfortable clothes for jungle walks (the perfect set for jungle walks are lycra leggings, high hiking/football socks, swimming shorts, light t-shirts, cap or hat);
- a waterproof bag (for your passport, mobile phone, camera and other important paper);
- a kway/raincoat or similar a sweater for the evenings as the temperatures can drop;
- basic toiletries, first aid kit, your own medicine/treatment, sunscreen cream, mosquito spray;
- cash;
- a camera (if you have a 24-150mm lens for landscape, portrait and macro photos, and a 200-500mm lens for all animal and bird photos;
- a pair of binoculars;
- headlamp for each participant.
Your Accommodation on this Asia Travel Itinerary
Cove 55
Kinabatangan Wetland Resort
Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Wild Borneo Wildlife Tours
based on 2 people traveling together and sharing the same room
The total price includes:
Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
Some meals as indicated in the program
All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
Nature and animal trek in the parks of Gunung Gading & Bako
Wildlife experience by boat on the Kinabatangan river,
Exploration of the Danum Valley
All road transfers with vehicles with Air Conditioner (for road transfers) and boat transfers when available
English speaking guide
The total price does not include:
VISA – Most country do not need visa for Malaysia, but we recommend you to check when you issue airtickets. Please make sure your passport is valid for 6 months beyond your departure date.
Other meals that are not included in the program.
Drinks, personal expenses, tips and gratuities.
Options and other activities not included in the program.
Repatriation Insurance and Travel insurance (recommended)
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