Danum Valley
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
Off The Beaten Track in Borneo
Kota Kinabalu, Sepilok and the Kinabatangan River
15 daysFrom £4,000| Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Kota Kinabalu, Kinabatangan Wildlife Reserve, Danum Valley | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Family, Adventure, Caving, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism |
Luxury, Adventure & Boutique Beach
Explore Borneo's beaches and cities
15 daysFrom £4,000| Borneo, Malaysia | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Beach, Adventure, Caving, Water Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries |
In-Depth Borneo Adventure
Explore Borneo's jungles and beaches
18 daysFrom £4,000| Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bako National Park, Danum Valley, Mulu National Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks |
Malaysia's Wildlife and Nature Encompassed
Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Gaya Island
20 daysFrom £4,000| Borneo, Malaysia | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Beach, Adventure, Caving, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities |
Borneo Adventure Tours
Guided wildlife tours to the rainforests of Borneo
8 daysFrom £883| Borneo, Indonesia | |
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Small group tour |
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Safari, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Solo Travel |
Danum Valley Travel Companies
Experience Travel Group
Immersive Holidays That Give Back
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| Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary |
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