Danum Valley protected forest reserve is one of the largest swathes of primary lowland dipterocarp rainforest in Borneo, set aside for wildlife conservation, research and education.

It is one of the most reliable locations for wildlife sightings, with recent studies putting the number of orangutans in the area at around 500, but accommodation must be booked in advance as it is limited.

Visitors can spend time walking nature trails, taking guided jungle treks or night wildlife excursions, canopy walks and birdwatching. If you're lucky, and quiet enough, you might pass orangutans swinging through the trees. It is not uncommon to spot clouded leopards and sun bears during night treks, as well as the weird and wonderful, bulging-eyed western tarsier.

Sabah

A guide to spotting orangutans in Sabah

Borneo is the only island in the world that is home to three nations: Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesian Kalimantan. Sabah is one of the two Malaysian Borneo states in the northern part of the island. It was part of the British protectorate of North Borneo until 1963...read more

Sabah

A guide to spotting orangutans in Sabah

Danum Valley Tours

Off The Beaten Track in Borneo

Kota Kinabalu, Sepilok and the Kinabatangan River

15 daysFrom £3,000

	Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Kota Kinabalu, Kinabatangan Wildlife Reserve, Danum Valley
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Family, Adventure, Caving, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism

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Destinations	Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Kota Kinabalu, Kinabatangan Wildlife Reserve, Danum Valley
Activity	Family, Adventure, Caving, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Mild

Starting in Kota Kinabalu, travel deep into one of the most remote parts of Sabah state by 4-wheel drive and boat. You’ll travel through the homeland of the Murat people towards Batu Punggul, an 800 ft forest-clad limestone pinnacle and explore caves via underground streams, sleeping under the stars in a comfortable hammock camp.

Spend the night in a longhouse in Batu Punggal and enjoy an evening of Murut hospitality before a morning of light trekking and swimming in local waterfalls.

Travel onto Kabili-Sepilok Forest, renowned for its orchids, ancient trees, its orangutans. Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary before travelling along the Lower Kinabatangan River passing mangroves, wetlands and lush rainforests, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Travel onward to Danum Valley Conservation Area where you’ll enjoy trekking, night drives and night walks and one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Borneo. Keep watch for wild orangutan, slow loris, gibbons, red leaf langurs, western tarsiers, flying squirrels and maybe even the elusive clouded leopard.

After an early morning transfer and quick flight back to Kota Kinabalu, you’ll head towards the sleepy beaches of Kudat. Relax and rejuvenate on the sleepy beaches of Kudat for a few days before your flight back to the UK.

	Accommodation	All nights in hand-chosen hotels and carefully selected guesthouses. All hotels can be adjusted according to budget and preference.
	Guided excursions	Expert, English-speaking guides and fully escorted tours in every destination.
	International flights	International flights are included in the price (can be removed if required).
	Insurance	Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding).
	Ground transfers	All airport collections, hotel transfers and other ground transfers.

Luxury, Adventure & Boutique Beach

Explore Borneo's beaches and cities

15 daysFrom £3,000

	Borneo, Malaysia
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Luxury, Beach, Adventure, Caving, Water Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries

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Destinations	Borneo, Malaysia
Activity	Luxury, Beach, Adventure, Caving, Water Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Easy

Starting your trip in Kuala Lumpur, you can explore China Town, the Jamek Mosque and Sri Maha Mariamman Hindu Temple before heading on to Borneo.

Drift down the Kinabatangan River searching for some of Asia’s best wildlife: wild orangutan, red and silver leaf monkeys and pygmy elephants and get a bird’s eye view of Danum Valley, spotting birds and gibbons.

Explore the countryside around Kota Kinabalu by bike and wonder at the rolling hills, lush forests and small villages before unwinding at Japamala and spending time snorkelling, in the spa or simply reading a book under the shade of the palm trees.

	Accommodation	All nights in hand-chosen hotels and carefully selected guesthouses. All hotels can be adjusted according to budget and preference.
	Guided excursions	Expert, English-speaking guides and fully escorted tours in every destination.
	International flights	International flights are included in the price (can be removed if required).
	Insurance	Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding).
	Ground transfers	All airport collections, hotel transfers and other ground transfers.

In-Depth Borneo Adventure

Explore Borneo's jungles and beaches

18 daysFrom £3,000

	Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bako National Park, Danum Valley, Mulu National Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks

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Destinations	Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bako National Park, Danum Valley, Mulu National Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
Activity	Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Mild

This holiday takes in some unique off-the-beaten-track jungle expeditions as well as plenty of time on to relax on glorious tropical beaches.

Follow a historic trail used by tribal hunters over water crossings and through forests on the Pinnacles trek. Marvel at some of the most extensive and most dramatic cave passages in the world and explore Danum Valley, keeping watch for orangutans, gibbons, slow loris and many more in the awe-inspiring rainforest.

Finally, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.

	Accommodation	All nights in hand-chosen hotels and carefully selected guesthouses. All hotels can be adjusted according to budget and preference.
	Guided excursions	Expert, English-speaking guides and fully escorted tours in every destination.
	International flights	International flights are included in the price (can be removed if required).
	Insurance	Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding).
	Ground transfers	All airport collections, hotel transfers and other ground transfers.

Malaysia's Wildlife and Nature Encompassed

Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Gaya Island

20 daysFrom £3,000

	Borneo, Malaysia
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Beach, Adventure, Caving, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities

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Destinations	Borneo, Malaysia
Activity	Beach, Adventure, Caving, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Mild

Malaysia is a land of extreme beauty and dramatic contrasts, full of natural wonders and wildlife. This itinerary is a medley of Malaysia’s most striking natural surroundings, both inland and on the water taking you to some extraordinary places that not all tourists get to see.

Start in Kuala Lumpur where you can visit highlights like the Batu Caves and the Petronas Towers before heading deep into the jungle to greet its colourful inhabitants and nocturnal creatures in Taman Negara. Head to the east coast where you can visit a turtle sanctuary and enjoy white sand beaches at Tanjong Jara.

Fly onto Kota Kinabalu, Borneo and enjoy getting up close and personal with Borneo’s orangutans, pygmy elephants and primates before finishing your trip snorkelling, swimming and spa-ing to your heart’s content on Gaya Island.

	Accommodation	All nights in hand-chosen hotels and carefully selected guesthouses. All hotels can be adjusted according to budget and preference.
	Guided excursions	Expert, English-speaking guides and fully escorted tours in every destination.
	International flights	International flights are included in the price (can be removed if required).
	Insurance	Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding).
	Ground transfers	All airport collections, hotel transfers and other ground transfers.