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MARWARDI BAHAR
Borneo holds some of Asia’s most intact tropical ecosystems and an incredible biodiversity
of wildlife, with marvelous creatures including pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, and
orangutans—the multitude of extraordinary ecosystems and unique wildlife is unparalleled.
At famed Sepilok Forest Reserve, we’ll watch the morning feeding of
orphaned orangutans, and in the Kinabatangan Wetlands, we boat along
a wildlife-rich river at dusk and dawn to search for rainforest species. Our
adventures bring us into the colossal Gomantong Caves and into the treetop
canopies of the Danum Valley, while night walks give us a chance to see
nocturnal species from slow loris to bioluminescent fungi. Journey’s end
finds us on Borneo’s east coast, celebrating our journey with snorkeling right
from our oceanfront chalets overlooking the Celebes Sea.
Days 1-2 Kota Kinabalu / Sepilok Forest
Reserve From Kota Kinabalu, we head to
Sepilok Forest Reserve, originally set up to
rehabilitate orphaned and injured orangutans
and today providing medical care for dozens of
other species. We watch the orangutans at the
feeding station and learn about the conservation
work being done, then set out for a sunset
canopy walk high in the trees, perhaps seeing
the giant flying squirrels that come out at dusk.
The next day we have a private visit to the
Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Center, a sanctuary
for the world’s smallest bear species.
Days 3-6 Kinabatangan Wetlands / Tabin
Wildlife Reserve Journeying along
the winding Kinabatangan River,
we keep an eye out for pygmy
elephants, silver leaf langurs, and
other tree-dwelling rainforest
animals. Ten primate species inhabit
the Kinabatangan area, most of
them found only in Borneo. In Tabin
Wildlife Reserve, we take forest
walks in search of flying squirrels,
Asian palm civets, Malayan civets,
and pig-tailed macaques. Tabin is
one of Borneo’s best birding areas,
home to sought-after species such
“The range of
experiences and
overall itinerary
were excellent. The
wildlife viewing
was outstanding
and snorkeling
at Mataking was
so special.”
Sandy C., Seattle WA
RIMEVAL RAINFORESTS,
ENDANGERED ORANGUTANS, SNORKELING ON A TROPICAL ISLAND
JAN WLODARCZYK
as the rhinoceros hornbill.
We also visit the limestone
Gomantong caves and one of
Tabin’s “mud volcanoes,” whose nutrient-rich
soil attracts a vast array of species.
Days 7-13 Danum Valley Conservation Area /
Mataking Island In the Danum Valley, we
enjoy forest canopy walks and guided night
hikes. Resident species include the Sumatran
rhino, endemic spectacled flowerpecker, and
Borneo’s beloved mouse deer. From our beach
chalets at Mataking Island, the snorkeling is out
of this world. Fly to Kota Kinabalu for overnight,
and depart on Day 13.
Amazing wildlife encounters await every day on this thrilling natural history adventure.
PHOTO: SUZI ESZTERHAS
HIGHLIGHTS
• See Borneo’s famously exotic wildlife
• Dawn and dusk rides on the Kinabatangan
River
• Explore the Danum Valley’s primary
rainforest
• Enjoy forest walks in Tabin Wildlife Reserve
• Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation
Centre
• Snorkel the reefs at Mataking Island
DETAILS
• 13-day trip begins and ends in Kota
Kinabalu
• 8 nights lodges, 2 nights beachfront
chalet, 2 nights hotel
• All meals included
DATES
Apr 23-May 5, 2018
Oct 8-20
Apr 22-May 4, 2019
TRIP COST
$8495 (10-13 members)
$8995 (6-9 members)
Single supplement: $1150
Internal airfare: $150 (subject to change)
TRIP LEVEL 1 2+ 3 4 5 6 7
Easy nature walks and light hikes, river
excursions by speedboat and longboat,
optional snorkeling