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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

Danum Valley Tours

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Kota Kinabalu, Sepilok and the Kinabatangan River

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Borneo, Malaysia

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Explore Borneo's beaches and cities

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Kuching, Bako National Park, Danum Valley (and 2 more)

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18 daysFrom £4,000
Borneo, Malaysia

Malaysia's Wildlife and Nature Encompassed

Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Gaya Island

20 daysFrom £4,000
Borneo, Indonesia

Borneo Adventure Tours

Guided wildlife tours to the rainforests of Borneo

8 daysFrom £883

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