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Danum​ ​Valley​ ​Wildlife Explorer 3 Day Tour

Jungle Tour Borneo

3 Days, 2 Nights of Adventure!

Borneo Multi-day Tour

Danum is one of the best places for wildlife spotting in Borneo

Step into the jungle in Sabah’s largest protected Lowland Rainforest, Danum Valley Conservation Area, for the ultimate Borneo Experience! Explore amazing wildlife in this 43,800 hectares of pristine and undisturbed tropical rainforest which is the habitual grounds to over 500 species of mammals, birds, and amphibians living relatively untouched, not to mention a variety of towering tropical trees and exotic orchids.

Tour Highlights

Experience the 130 million-year-old Borneo rainforest with its fantastic array of flora and fauna

Pristine rainforest and rich biodiversity of Danum is one of the best places for wildlife spotting in Borneo

Enjoy some stunning hikes in the deep jungles of the Sabah region

Relax by the refreshing rivers during the hot afternoons

Take some night hikes to find nocturnal creatures, and enjoy optional 4x4 activities such as night safaris

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Trip details, good to know.

Accommodation: Danum Valley field centre

• Adults (12 +) : MYR 2,800
• Children (3-12 years old extra bed) : MYR 2,100
• Children (0-2 sharing bed): MYR 840

Accommodation: Borneo Rainforest Lodge

• Adults (12 +) : MYR 5,700
• Children (3-12 years old extra bed) : MYR 4,275
• Children (0-2 sharing bed): MYR 1,710
• Single Supplement (non-sharing room) : MYR 530

Departure Time

Pickup time at the airport (depending on flight schedule)

Meeting Point

Lahad Datu Airport

Availability

Year-round, Monday – Sunday

3 days, 2 nights

Minimum 2 adults, maximum 12

Difficulty Level

Moderate level of fitness is required

• Walks and nature observations as per the overview
• Guides to accompany trekking and night walks
• All fees & entrances
• Accommodation at Danum Valley Field Center or Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
• Meals as stated (served in buffet style; simple and basic meals). Vegetarians and special diets catered for
• Drinking water, coffee & tea all-day
• Return airport transfer to Lahad Datu Airport or town hotel

Not Included

• Optional activity by 4×4 – night drive & sunrise (your guide can help arrange)
• Juices and alcoholic beverages
• Government Tourism Tax of RM 10 per room payable at accommodation check-in
• Travel insurance

What to Bring

• Raincoat (wet season Nov-Feb)
• Insect repellent
• Good walking shoes
• Socks (leech socks are available for sale any stores here)
• Torch/flashlight
• Comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pants
• Camera/phone
• Personal toiletries and medications

About Your Guide

Our community guides and boatmen are from the local villages and more than willing to share their knowledge of local culture and the remarkable diversity of local fauna and flora.

We want you to have plenty of information about your journey in this beautiful natural area, and at the same time ensure safety and great FUN in this remote area!

What You'll Do

Start your adventure in Borneo with a pickup from your hotel in Lahad Datu or Lahad Datu Airport between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. Register at the welcome center upon arrival and check-in after a briefing by the reception staff. Meet your guide, settle-in, and enjoy your local lunch. After lunch, chat with your guide to plan your days at the Danum Valley. Relax or take an afternoon siesta before going on a mid-afternoon walk in the area as an introduction to the Borneo rainforest. The area surrounding the center is teeming with wildlife and it is not unusual for you to spot resident orangutans, hornbills, reptiles, frogs, and much more! Return to the accommodation before sundown and enjoy dinner at 7:00 PM. After dinner, go on an included night walk with your guide or arrange for an optional 4×4 night drive (additional activity at your own expense payable to the reception). Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre, Danum Valley / or Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (L / D)

Wake up early for an early morning trek with your guide at 6:00 AM to see the forest come to life. Alternatively, you can also pre-arrange a 4×4 drive to Bukit Atur for a breathtaking sunrise experience above the tree canopy – please tell your guide in advance that you are interested in this and he can assist with booking accordingly (additional activity at your own expense). Return to the center for breakfast and embark on a jungle trail walk, if you wish. Spend late morning resting before having lunch and afterward, take a dip at the Ulu Segama river before heading off for another trek – there are various types of trails and your guide can discuss with you. Return to the center in the late afternoon, in time to watch the sky change color as the sun sets. After dinner, go on an included night walk with your guide or arrange for an optional 4×4 night drive (additional activity at your own expense). Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre, Danum Valley / or Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (B/ L / D)

The next day, wake up early for more wildlife sighting possibilities and then return to the lounge for breakfast, and spend the rest of your morning at leisure until check out time at 11:30 AM.

• Age restriction: All participants must be aged 7 and over
• A moderate level of fitness is required
• Accommodation: Standard room with air-conditioning private bathroom. Due to the remote location, note that the electricity at DVFC only runs via generator 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM so there will be no fan or a/c past midnight but the temperature is pleasant in the evening
• The standard time of transfer schedule (please see below) TO and FROM Lahad Datu (any request for an early or late checkout, there will be an additional surcharge for unscheduled transfer, subject to availability, and additional lunch, for a late checkout, please contact us for rates)
• Lahad Datu Airport – DV FC: 9.30 AM
• DVFC – Lahad Datu: 11.30 AM
• We recommend guests bring your own refillable water bottles and avoid using one-off plastic water bottles.
• During our tours, we recycle wherever possible, and try to keep our waste as low as possible. We discourage the use of plastic bags, and suggest that you bring your own dry bag or small waterproof backpack.
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• Please do not take pieces of coral or other endangered plant life home as a souvenir.

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Borneo birding tour

August 27–september 6, 2024.

The Sabah province of Malaysian Borneo holds some of Asia’s most famous birding sites, including the Danum Valley and the fabled Mount Kinabalu. From lowland and montane rainforests to mangrove swamps and wetlands, Borneo hosts a captivating mix of typical Southeast Asian birds, several rare species, and Bornean endemics. As if this weren’t enough, it is also one of the best places in Asia to enjoy rainforest mammals, including amazing creatures such as Orangutan, Bornean Gibbon, and Leopard Cat! Join the ABA and Rockjumper for an awesome, exotic blend of fabulous birds, mammals, and amazing scenery!

Malaysia is a developed Asian nation offering first-class facilities, an extensive range of well-serviced national parks and nature reserves, and a bounty of quality birds and mammals; simply put, this is the perfect destination for a birding and wildlife tour!

On this adventure, we focus on the Sabah province of Borneo which holds some of Asia’s most famous birding sites, including the Danum Valley – protecting the largest rainforest in Southeast Asia, the Crocker Range, and the fabled Mount Kinabalu. Habitats range from lowland and montane rainforest to mangrove swamps and wetlands and these host a rich mix of typical Southeast Asian birds as well as several rare species and Bornean endemics. As if this wasn’t enough, it is also one of the best countries in Asia to enjoy rainforest mammals and we can expect some incredible creatures, including Orangutan, Bornean Pygmy Elephant, Bornean Gibbon, Mouse-Deer, Leopard Cat, and if we are lucky, we might even encounter rare species such as Bornean Clouded Leopard or Marbled Cat! Join us for what is sure to be an awesome, exotic blend of fabulous birds, mammals, and amazing scenery!

Brief itinerary

Practical details.

Dates : August 27—September 6, 2024

Number of days and nights: 11 days / 10 nights

Start and end point:

• Starting: 27 August 2024, Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
• Finishing: 6 September 2024, Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Group size:

• Minimum number of participants: 17
• Maximum number of participants: 40

Guides and ABA staff: Depending on the number of participants, 3 to 5 Rockjumper leaders, and 1 to 2 ABA staff

Birding pace:

Photography opportunities:

Physical difficulty:

• This tour requires a fair level of fitness, and participants should be in good general health as most of the birding will be done on foot and may require walking for several hours at a time. Some trails can be slippery, especially after rain.
• During our time in the Danum Valley, you will be 2 hours away from modern medical facilities.

Accommodation throughout the trip is of a generally high standard and the hotels and resorts that we make use of range from comfortable to rather luxurious. There is no camping on this trip.

It is important for the comfort of your fellow travelers that you do not over-pack. Kindly stick to 20kg (44lb) for check-in luggage and 8kg (+-18kg) for hand luggage.

Price and booking

Note that the price of this tour also depends on the rooming configurations at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, where several rooming options exist. All bookings will be taken on a first-come-first-serve basis. The single supplement cost for this tour will be charged if you wish to have single accommodation. If we cannot provide you with a rooming partner for these nights although you choose to share, the single supplement will become applicable. We will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that a rooming partner is found if you do wish to share.

• Jungle Chalets: US$7,350.00 on a twin/sharing basis. Single supplement: US$630 (limited to 5 rooms, only)
• Premium Deluxe Jungle View Chalets: US$7,600.00 on a twin/sharing basis. Single supplement: US$630 (limited to 8 rooms, only)
• Premium Deluxe Chalets: US$8,250.00 on a twin/sharing basis. Single supplement: US$720 (limited to 10 rooms, only)
• Premium Deluxe (Single Story): US$8,800.00 on a twin/sharing basis. Single supplement: US$560 (limited to 2 rooms, only)
• Premium Deluxe (Double Story): US$9,050.00 on a twin/sharing basis. Single supplement: US$514 (limited to 1 room, only)
• All meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 11;
• Bottled drinking water;
• All lodgings;
• All ground transportation during the tour;
• All reserve entrance fees;
• 1x night drive to 4 km mark in Danum Valley;
• 2x night walks in Danum Valley;
• Return flight – Kota Kinabalu / Lahad Datu;
• All guiding services;
• Tips for local guides, drivers, and services.

Not included:

• Any international flights;
• Any beverages (including mini-bar charges at hotels);
• Optional excursions;
• Special gratuities;
• Telephone calls, laundry, and other items of a personal nature.
• Tipping: As noted above, gratuities (drivers, hotel staff, restaurants etc.) are included on this tour. However, this does not include your ABA/Rockjumper leader/s. If you feel that they have given you excellent service, it is entirely appropriate to tip them at your discretion.

The above information in respect of arrivals and departures is a guide only. Precise arrival and departure information will be sent to you in your Tour Confirmation package once the tour has been officially confirmed. If you wish to arrive early and/or depart late and would like assistance in this regard, kindly contact the Rockjumper office.

Visa requirements differ by country, nationality of the traveler and duration and purpose of your intended stay. It may be necessary to obtain a visa or an electronic travel authorization in advance of your travel. It is therefore vitally important that you check with your travel agent/consulate/embassy for exact visa requirements. The following website provides detailed information about visa eligibility and assistance with online application options where viable: Visa HQ for Travel.

DO NOT book any flights until the Rockjumper Team has officially confirmed the tour.

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Bookings for this tour are collected by Rockjumper:

Birding sites in detail, kota kinabalu area.

A newly discovered species in the Kota Kinabalu area is the extremely range-restricted and scarce Malaysian Plover and we will be sure to stop in at the site where a pair of these much sought-after plovers have been residing the past few years.

Prince Philip Park

This park provides excellent chances for finding several interesting species, many of which will not be seen again on the trip. Highlights may include Nankeen and Black-crowned Night Herons, Little Tern, Pacific Reef Heron, Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker, Collared Kingfisher, Olive-backed Sunbird, Blue-naped Parrot, Crested Myna, White-breasted  Woodswallow, Chestnut Munia, and the handsome but introduced Java Sparrow.

Crocker Range

The forested hills of this mountain range are home to an exciting array of localized endemic birds, many of which are extremely difficult to find on the nearby Mount Kinabalu, several of which are completely absent from the accessible section of Kinabalu. We’ll spend the entire morning working flocks along the road that winds through the mountains for specialties such as Mountain, Bornean and Golden-naped Barbets, brilliant Bornean Leafbird, scarce Pygmy Ibon that roam around in small flocks, the nomadic Fruithunter, gaudy Long-tailed Broadbill, noisy Bornean Treepie, Bornean and Cinereous Bulbuls, Mountain Black-eye, Chestnut-hooded, Sunda and Bare-headed Laughingthrushes, Black-sided (Bornean) Flowerpecker, Temminck’s Sunbird and the vociferous but shy Dark Hawk-Cuckoo. Two of Borneo’s most elusive and sought after endemics, the spectacular Whitehead’s Broadbill and Whitehead’s Spiderhunter, are both found in these vast forests and we will try our best to see these great birds during our time here. As the day progresses, we should find several species of raptor soaring overhead and these may include Blyth’s Hawk-Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle and Crested Honey Buzzard, and if we are extremely fortunate, we may even find the very rare Mountain (Kinabalu) Serpent Eagle soaring above the forest.

Mount Kinabalu

The pristine, montane forest that cloaks the lower slopes of Mount Kinabalu — Borneo’s highest mountain at 13,435 feet (4,095 m), is home to some of Borneo’s most prized birds that includes a multitude of localized mountain endemics. Some of the many fine birds to be sought here include Sunda Cuckooshrike, Golden-naped Barbet, the

sensational Bornean Green Magpie, noisy Bornean Treepie, resident Dark Hawk-Cuckoo and Sunda Cuckoo (a recent split from Oriental Cuckoo), Indigo Flycatcher, Chestnut-crested Yuhina, Bornean Whistler, Chestnut-hooded, Sunda and extremely scarce and shy Bare-headed Laughingthrushes, Bornean Whistling Thrush, the delightful Bornean Forktail (recently split from White-crowned), Black-sided (Bornean) Flowerpecker, Eyebrowed Jungle

Flycatcher, Bornean Swiftlet, Temminck’s Babbler, the miniscule Bornean Stubtail, Mountain Wren-Babbler, the exquisite Temminck’s Sunbird and Black-capped White-eye, as well as some star birds such as the rare Fruithunter, an endemic, canopy-dwelling thrush, Crimson-headed (now considered to be a kind of pheasant called a Bloodhead) and Red-breasted Partridges, the rare and near-endemic Sunda Owlet, the very rare and furtive Everett’s Thrush, extremely rare and seldom seen Mountain (Kinabalu) Serpent Eagle, nomadic and unpredictable Tawny-breasted Parrotfinch and the local, recently split Crocker Jungle Flycatcher. While walking the park’s trails and access road, we may also encounter Blyth’s Hawk-Eagle, Checker-throated and Maroon Woodpeckers, Blyth’s Shrike-Babbler, Ashy and Hair-crested Drongos, Yellow-breasted and Mountain Leaf Warblers, Sunda Bush Warbler and White-browed Shortwing.

A 19th-century naturalist called Whitehead spent many months on the mountain and three very special birds,  restricted to Mount Kinabalu and the highlands further south in Sabah and Sarawak, are named after him:  Whitehead’s Broadbill, Spiderhunter, and Trogon. We will put in much time and effort on the forest trails in an attempt to locate these rare beauties. However, one must be aware that all three of these species occur at  extremely low densities on Mount Kinabalu and are usually very tricky to find. We will therefore require a fair  amount of luck, coupled with hard work and good field craft to locate them! Whitehead’s Pygmy Squirrel, a tiny  creature with ear tufts nearly as long as its body, is another endemic creature we hope to encounter during our  time in the park.

Poring Hot Springs

On the second visit to Mount Kinabalu groups will have the option of visiting Poring Hot Springs. The site does require extra driving to reach but for those who are keen we can explain more about how this option would work on the ground. The hot springs are surrounded by superb, mid-elevation forest that contain a range of different species more typically associated with lowland forest such as Black-and-yellow, Green and Banded Broadbills, Oriental Dwarf

Kingfisher, the endemic White-crowned Shama, Golden-whiskered, Blue-eared, Red-throated and Brown (a recently recognized Bornean endemic) Barbets, the brilliant Violet Cuckoo, Yellow-eared and Spectacled Spiderhunters, Dusky Munia, Scaly-breasted, Streaked and Spectacled Bulbuls, Orange-bellied Flowerpecker and the scarce and extremely local Grey-headed Babbler. If we are fortunate during our time here, we may hear about a flowering Rafflesia (news of these in flower spreads quickly), affording us the opportunity to see this floral wonder.

Danum Valley

The Danum Valley has lush and verdant lowland rainforest which we’ll bird along the network of forest trails, the access road, lodge grounds and a canopy walkway. Some of the area’s very special birds that we will search for during our time here include the bizarre Bornean Bristlehead (currently placed its own monotypic family), Dusky  Broadbill, Bornean Black Magpie), Crested Jay, scarce and unobtrusive Bornean, Black-throated and Striped Wren-Babblers, Rufous-tailed and White-crowned Shamas, Bornean and Sunda Blue Flycatchers, the scarce, primary forest specialist Finsch’s Bulbul, elusive and unpredictable Chestnut-naped Forktail, endemic and minuscule  Pygmy Ibon and White-fronted Falconet.

The lodge grounds themselves offer superb birding and here we may find species such as Bold-striped Tit-Babbler, Long-billed, Yellow-eared, Bornean, Little and Spectacled Spiderhunters, Red-throated, Plain, Purple-naped,  Van Hasselt’s and Crimson Sunbirds, Yellow-rumped and Yellow-breasted Flowerpeckers, the immaculate Whiskered Treeswift, Dusky Munia, Large Woodshrike, Lesser Cuckooshrike and very attractive Blue-throated Bee-eater. The Danum River that meanders lazily just below the lodge often harbors Lesser Fish Eagle, Great-billed Heron, the once common but now very rare Straw-headed Bulbul, and in the evenings, Buffy Fish Owl. Other exciting species that we may very well see during our time in the valley include Blyth’s Hawk-Eagle, Diard’s, Red-naped and Scarlet-rumped Trogons, the inexplicably scarce and shy Cinnamon-rumped Trogon, Chestnut-necklaced Partridge, Green Imperial Pigeon, Common Hill Myna, Maroon-breasted and Rufous-winged Philentomas, Wreathed, Wrinkled, Rhinoceros, Bushy-crested, Black and the awesome Helmeted Hornbills, Black-capped, Short-tailed, Scaly-crowned, Sooty-capped, Ferruginous, Rufous-crowned and Horsfield’s Babblers, Black-winged Flycatcher-Shrike, Black-throated Oriole, Spotted Fantail, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, the unimpressive Brown Fulvetta, striking White-crowned Forktail, Charlotte’s Bulbul (recently split from Buff-vented Bulbul as a Bornean endemic), Grey-rumped Treeswift and Rufous-chested Flycatcher. 

Danum is a pitta paradise with a staggering six species recorded here (including four spectacular  species endemic to Borneo: Black-crowned, Blue-headed, Blue-banded, and Bornean Banded Pittas)! The other two pittas include the widespread Hooded and the very rare Giant Pitta. We will endeavor to find as many of these as possible but, given their retiring and unpredictable nature and the dense habitat, we will need a large dose of patience and luck to see these shy avian jewels. 

Another of Danum Valley’s great attractions is the amazing Great Argus, a huge, long-tailed pheasant; we are likely to hear the males bellowing their far-carrying calls but we’d need to be extremely lucky to encounter one along the forest trails since they’ve stopped visiting their traditional display sites for the past few years. The lodge here also has its own canopy walkway and we will spend some of our time high in the trees, scanning for the aforementioned species amongst many others.

One of Danum’s prized mammals is the highly endangered Orangutan – fondly referred to as the “Old Man of the Forest”. We usually succeed, with the help of the excellent local guides, in tracking down these regal primates, and staring into the eyes of these magnificent creatures is sure to be one of the most memorable experiences of the entire trip.

We will also undertake a night drive on one of our nights here and this provides a superb opportunity for seeing a range of secretive forest mammals. Species that are regularly seen include Sambar and Southern Red Muntjac, Greater and Lesser Mouse-Deer, Thomas’s and Red Giant Flying Squirrels, Malayan Colugo (Flying Lemur) and Common Palm and Malayan Civets. Rarer species that do occur include Asian Elephant (sometimes split as Bornean Pygmy Elephant), Leopard Cat, Bornean Clouded Leopard, the near-mythical Marbled and Bay Cats, Banded Palm Civet, Malay Badger, Thick-quilled Porcupine, Slow Loris, Western Tarsier and the strange Binturong (Bear Cat) but we’d be very lucky to encounter any of these extremely scarce forest denizens during our limited time in the Danum Valley.

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Renowned for its award-winning canopy walkway. Danum Valley is every naturalist, environmentalist, botanist, wildlife photographer, and birder's dream destination.

130 million years old rainforest

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Being remote from human habitation and almost alien to modern civilization makes the Danum Valley Conservation Area is a naturalists’ paradise. Suitable for those who are enjoy adventure and wilderness, travel to Danum Valley with our available tour packages.

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Danum valley conservation area

The last undisturbed rainforests.

Danum Valley Conservation Area is a 438 square kilometres tract of relatively undisturbed lowland dipterocarp forest in Sabah, Malaysia. The area holds unique status in the sense that before it became a conservation area there were no human settlements within the area, meaning that hunting, logging and other human interference was non-existent, making the area almost unique. It is managed by Yayasan Sabah for conservation, research, education, and habitat restoration training purposes.

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Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Explore Danum Valley and stay in the luxurious Borneo Rainforest Lodge. The lodge is tucked cozily in the rainforests of Danum Valley and offers you a remarkable glamping experience- One that you will never forget. Live in the great outdoors without compromising your need for comfort and absolute relaxation.

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DANUM VALLEY FIELD CENTRE

A research establishment located in the heart of Danum Valley, DVFC is a humble accommodation that’s being used by scientists and researchers alike. DVFC currently offers a place for travellers who are on a tight budget, and accommodation provided are dorm-style as well as private rooms.

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A research establishment located in the heart of Danum Valley, DVFC is a humble accommodation that’s being used by scientists and researchers alike. DVFC currently offers a place for travellers who are on a tight budget, and accommodation provided are dorm-style as well as private rooms. ​

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Get ready to immerse yourself in this Orangutan Tour and the authentic wildlife of the Borneo rainforests on this private two-night expedition in Tanjun Puting National Park.

On board a traditional boat that we call klotok and together with a local crew and your guide, you will explore the wildlife that lives on the banks of the river. In this Biosphere reserve you will feel closely the passage of the Orangutans in their natural habitat and you will see hundreds of endemic Borneo proboscis monkeys, macaques, gibbons, hornbills, wild boars and hopefully some crocodile near your boat.

In addition, you will be living this adventure in a sustainable way because our boats are all renovated following ecological patterns and totally hand in hand with nature. Let the adventure begin!

• Difficulty : Easy
• Pickup: Pangkalan Bun, Borneo ( PKN)

Itinerary Borneo Orangutan Tour

Day 1: pangkalan bun - kumai port - tanjung harapan      ▼.

Your Orangutan Tour begins upon arrival at   Pangkalan Bun Airport on the island of Borneo , better known by the Indonesians as Kalimantan. Upon arrival at the airport, your guide will be waiting for you. You will transfer to the port of Kumai in about 15-20 minutes by car, where you will embark on a great adventure! You arrive at our traditional wooden boat, called a ‘klotok’. Our guide will reconfirm to our crew that everything is ready to go, and the cruise upstream starts on the famous Sekonyer river abroad a klotok.

Tanjung Harapan

If your flight arrives early (before 12.00AM), you can arrive on time at the Tanjung Harapan rehabilitation center where at 3 in the afternoon, the orangutans are fed by the Rangers of the National Park and you can have the first close encounters with them. The meaning of ‘Tanjung Harapan’ is ‘Cape of Hope’. This first camp has more wetlands and therefore has more mosquitos in the afternoon, so make sure you put on enough mosquito repellent.

Here you also can do the reforestation, where you can be volunteers to plant a tree, and so take pride that you have contributed a grain of sand to conservation with your step over there.

Afternoon river cruise

After visiting this rangers camp, you will continue your journey upriver, resting on the boat while we look for animals in the nearness of the Sekonyer River.

In the afternoon it is very common to see groups of proboscis monkeys and macaques in the treetops, jumping from one tree branch to another, or to even see crocodiles or lizards in the shallow waters on the sides of the river.

Prepare for the sunset and enjoy the exquisite food prepared by our jungle crew . The boat is moored on the side of the river to spend the night. Tonight, you can take a walk through the jungle to look for nocturnal animals such as snakes, tarantulas or even if you are lucky, you can find luminescent mushrooms or tarsier monkeys.

Meals : Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation : Klotok boat

DAY 2: PONDOK TANGGUY - CAMP LEAKY      ▼

Today you will wake up with the sounds and the colours of the jungle. Without a doubt, you will never forget how you woke up on the river, surrounded by the overflowing nature.

Pondok Tanggui

After an extraordinary breakfast on board, you will arrive on time to visit the Pondok Tanggui Camp at the feeding time for animals (9AM). Little by little, you will see how the treetops begin to move and then you will see the silhouettes of the orangutans gradually reaching the feeding platform . Pondok Tanggui was a release camp for young orangutans that we rehabilitated- preventing the orangutans from moving away due to a lack of food and ending up outside the National Park , with the following risks of falling into traps of settlers or palm oil plantation fields.

After the orangutans begin to leave, you will return to the klotok to continue further upstream. You will witness how the colour of the river changes and you will have the opportunity to see crocodiles and large monitor lizards, along with Gibones and Narigudos monkeys. Off course, you will enjoy your lunch in this lovely setting.

You will arrive at Camp Leakey, the old orangutan rehabilitation centre. It was founded in 1971, when a student at UCLA University in Los Angeles, called Birutte Galdikas, began studying the orangutans there. The name Camp Leakey comes from Birutte’s own professor, paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey.

At least 200 orangutans have already been cured and returned to the jungle thanks to this centre. However, since 1995 the Indonesian government has banned the introduction of more orangutans into this camp, so the orangutans are increasingly adapting to freedom .

Today, this camp is used for behavioural and feeding research for orangutans. You can also visit the small museum founded by the scientist Dr. Birutte Galdikas.

Trekking back to klotok

After finishing the observing of orangutans in this camp, you will do a gentle trekking through the jungle back to the boat to search for free orangutans and other animals, if the weather conditions permit. You will have the opportunity to learn a lot about the jungle from our local guides , some of whom them were born in the jungle.

They’ll explain how to look for animals or plants, and you can listen to their experience of life in the jungle. The jungles of Borneo , that have given life and have been home to the shelters for million of years, are jungles that under the watch of their ancestors, are still capable of fulfilling every single individual’s needs.

Food, water, medicines, etc… But never throw anything in your mouth without your guide’s recommendation. In the afternoon, if it does not rain, the boat will be docked near a congregation of fireflies and you can enjoy the show of its luminescence.

Note: The Birate Galdikas Museum at Camp Leaky is currently closed for maintenance purposes. Regrettably, visits to this site will not be possible until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will keep you updated on the reopening of the museum.

Meals : Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

DAY 3: KUMAI PORT - PANGKALAN BUN      ▼

Today we end our stay in the jungles of Borneo. In the early morning you will have breakfast on the boat, go back to the port and return to the airport by transfer. The departure of the ship will be at last at 10am , but we adapt to your fight schedule in case that your flight leaves earlier in the morning.

If you decide to take a flight in the afternoon, we can take you at 10 directly to the airport. If you want a city tour in the town Arut to be transferred to the airport later, this can be organized at additional costs. Thank you for join us in this Borneo Orangutan Tour by Come2indonesia!

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : –

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Price Includes

• 2 Nights accommodation based on private klotok (traditional wooden boat to cruise rivers with Bathroom)
• Transfers Pangkalan Bun Airport – Kumai Port – Pangkalan Bun Airport
• Transfers in land and river with English speaking guide.
• English speaking guide.
• 2-Days permission of the police, rangers and the national park
• Camera or video camera fees (personal use only)
• Water, Tea, Coffee, Cookies, Tropical Fruits
• Captain, captain assistant and cook
• All meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on the boat
• All meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner served on the boat
• 1x tree planting activity
• By coming with us, you are helping Borneo! For each client of ours, we donate 10 EUR to various projects within the Tanjung Putting National Park!
• A unique experience!

Price Excludes

• Domestic/international flights
• Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended)
• Alcohol, soft drinks, personal expenses
• Surcharge of IDR 100.000/person/day applicable for every Sunday and National Holiday, to be paid upon arrival.
• Extra expenses occurred due to causes beyond our control (force majeure) such as cancellations of flights, natural disasters, diseases, etc.
• Any extra-surcharge if the government suddenly raises the fee or adds new permits

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When is the best time of the year to do this tour.

Our favourite time for travel in Indonesia is between April to October, although Indonesia is a great year-round destination, offering memorable experiences for all kinds of adventures. July to August are the peak summer months. In West to Central part of the weather is delightfully warm and it’s a popular time for travellers to visit for holidays, whilst if you wish to travel from October to April, the Eastern part Indonesia, like Banda and Raja Ampat, would be the best option.

If you wish to have a relaxing journey in Indonesia with less crowds, the shoulder months of April to June and September to October are ideal and slightly more economic. If you must travel in ‘high season’ but want to avoid the crowd, worry not, there are numbered of unbeaten track in Indonesia ready to be explored.

What should I bring?

The tropics is a warm and often sweaty place, especially if you have Borneo or Sulawesi included in your travel.  Check out our suggestion on What to Wear:

• Comfortable and light shirt and at least a pair of long sleeves
• Comfortable walking shoes or trekking shoes if your trip include some trekking
• Shorts and long pants
• Couple of pairs of socks
• Waterproof Jacket/Raincoat

Depends on the type of travel, you may also need these in your What to Bring list:

Underwater Trip:

• Dive Insurance
• Dive certificate
• Certificate of Nitrox (for those who are using Nitrox)
• Dive equipment except Tanks and Weights. Please consult your travel expert to find out if the equipment is inclusive or not in your booking
• Swimsuit/Dive suit
• Adaptor DIN or INT
• Sunscreen SPF +40
• Waterproof bags

Landtour and Trekking:

• Small backpack for daily important item
• Travel Insurance, which covers trekking and sport risk
• Trekking shoes (check with your travel expert if you need a Goretex or simply a walking shoes)
• Pullover (as in some area like Mt Bromo and some other places at high altitude, the temperature can get as low as 0 degree)
• Small flashlight or head flashlight
• Towel (preferably quick dry microfiber towel)
• Flight tickets (keep the soft copy in your mobile)
• Valid passport with Valid Visa (or check if you are eligible for Visa Free Entry)
• Travel/Dive Insurance
• Personal medication (include contact lenses)
• Waterproof bag to put all important documents
• All documents for your trip: vouchers, tickets, contact numbers
• Credit card (in some major cities, credit card are widely accepted in restaurants and shops. Small charge might be applied)
• Cash in Euro or USD (you may change into local currency Rupiah when you arrive here)
• Camera, Battery and Charger
• Adaptor (220V is used in Indonesia)
• Sunscreen and Sunglasses
• International driving license (if you plan to drive on your own)
• Mosquito Repellent with DEET
• Hygienic travel kits (mask, disinfectant or anti-virus spray, etc, etc)

How Do I Get to Pangkalan Bun?

To go to Pangkalan Bun there are 3 main options:

From Semarang airport (about 3.5 hours from Yogjakarta by car, we arrange this transfer by private car with AC from Jogjakarta to Semarang as well as vice versa) From Jakarta in direct flight. If you come from Jakarta, we offer you for the previous night, the transit hotel FM7 Resort, which includes transfers airport – hotel – airport and breakfast. From Surabaya in direct flight. If you come from Surabaya, here we offer Ibis Budget Surabaya Airport for the previous night, located within airport area and Standard Room (double/twin)

How Hard is Our Tour?

We have classified our tours in 3 different classes. Always check which one suitable for your condition. If you have any doubt, you may consult to our travel expert.

Easy: Suitable for most people in good health. These trips can include short walk for days with around 2–3 hours in good paths and at low altitudes.

Medium: A reasonable level of fitness or technique is required, as these trips can require sustained endurance levels as the trip may include longer days of approximately 5-6 hours of activity or/and in higher altitudes, or snorkelling in strong current.

Hard: These trips are physically demanding and best suited for people with a high endurance level, good level of fitness and exercise regularly. Days can be long around 7-8 hours of activity, often at high altitudes, in remote regions and sometimes without a support vehicle nearby. Travellers may be required to carry their backpack, trip with trekking overnights without access to normal toilets or accommodations.

Is there a shower on the boat?

Yes, the boat is equipped with a wooden bathroom that has a western toilet and a shower. The water drains directly into the river, so we will give you an organic soap to avoid contaminating it. We would appreciate it if you use it.

What time does the tour end?

The tour ends after breakfast usually around 10 am. If your flight leaves earlier, the crew will adapt to the schedule to drive you to the airport on time.

What about if my flight back is in the afternoon?

In this case, we can drop you off in the city so you can explore it on your own. But if you prefer, we can accompany you with a private car to take a walk around the Arut River (especially if you like photography) and then drop you off at the airport afterwards. This service has an extra cost.

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Danum Valley Field Centre 3D2N

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The Danum Valley Field Centre was set up in 1986 to support scientists studying the rainforest. It is equipped with laboratories, a conference room, researcher living quarters, dormitories, camp grounds, and a cafeteria. It is first and foremost a research centre for the Danum Valley Conservation Area and was not originally designed with tourists in mind. However, the centre does open its doors to visitors. It offers travellers a budget option for visiting Danum Valley and experiencing its magnificent rainforest and wildlife. The Danum Valley Field Center is recommended for adventurous travellers who don’t mind basic but comfortable accommodation.

Day 1 Lahad Datu – Danum Valley Field Centre (L/D)

Be met at Lahad Datu Airport around 0830 hours and go to the nearby reception office. 0930 hours depart Lahad Datu and transfer to Danum Valley. Arrive around 12 noon and check-in after a briefing by Danum Valley Field Centre staff. Meet your guide, settle-in and enjoy lunch.

1500 hours go on a mid-afternoon walk in search of wildlife in the Borneo rainforest. The area surrounding the center teems with wildlife and it is not unusual for you to spot resident orang utan, hornbills, etc. Return to the centre before sundown and enjoy dinner at 1900 hours. 2000 hours go on a 4×4 night drive in search of nocturnal wildlife. Overnight in a resthouse room at DVFC.

Day 2 Danum Valley Field Centre (B/L/D)

After breakfast go trekking in the rainforest and return to the centre around 1230 hours. 1500 hours go on another trek. After dinner, go on a night walk with your guide. Overnight in reshouse room at DVFC.

Day 3 Danum Valley Field Centre – Lahad Datu (B)

Earlym morning guided walk then return for breakfast. Check out and return to Lahad Datu, arriving around 1300 hours.

English speaking guide, tours & transfers, entrance fees, meals as indicated and 2 nights stay in DVFC chalet room.

Additional cost for Unscheduled tours & transfers, optional tours (e.g. 4WD night safaris), misc personal expenses, items not in the itinerary, airfare-Kota Kinabalu-Lahad Datu-Kota Kinabalu. Flight details at MASWINGS (www.maswings.com.my).

2 adults per order

Accommodation

The Danum Valley Field Centre is suitable for travellers who are content with basic, clean and comfortable facilities.

If you require more comfort and luxury you can opt for Borneo Adventure's Danum Valley tours with accommodation at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Please note the operator of the DVFC charges a surcharge for weekends (around RM 200-300). If one day of the tour is at the weekend the surcharge applies. The weekend surcharge is reflected in our booking engine. Tours departing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday are slightly more expensive. If your schedule is flexible and you want to reduce costs depart on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

Recommended Flights

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) – Lahad Datu (LDU) on MH3012 (Dep 0705, Arr 0800). Lahad Datu (LDU) – Kota Kinabalu (BKI) on MH3019 (Dep 1615, Arr 1710).

The itinerary provided should be taken a guideline only. Your day-to-day programme will be dictated by weather, wildlife sightings and your fitness ability.

These tours operate on the principle that you may be in a small group of other people.

Interested in this tour? For more information on this tour and our other tours contact us

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Weird & wonderful wildlife 12-day adventure, $7,898 group departures.

6 person minimum

$8,298 Go On Your Own

2 person minimum

Domestic flights required ~$498/person, subject to change until issued.

Add $150/person for peak season departures in July & August. Add $350/person for holiday departures.

Prices based on an exchange rate of 4.9 MYR/USD, subject to change without notice. Please see terms and conditions.

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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Single travelers staying in a room by themselves will be charged this additional single supplement fee, as all of our regular prices are otherwise based on double occupancy.

SINGLE SHARE OPTIONS (if available) If you are traveling alone and wish to share a room, we will make every effort to find you a roommate of the same gender, in which case you will not have to pay the single supplement fee. The single supplement will be charged until we are able to confirm a roommate for you. If we are able to match you with a roommate, the single supplement will be refunded. In the event that we cannot find a share for you, you will be required to pay the single supplement fee.

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Destinations

• Sepilok Orang-Utan Sanctuary
• Rainforest Discovery Center
• Kinabatangan River

Sukau Rainforest Lodge

• Gomantong Cave
• Menanggul River
• Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
• Danum Valley

Borneo Rainforest Lodge

• Sipadan - Kapali or Mabul Islands

As wildlife specialists, we've carefully combined several unusual and remote eco-systems with exclusive activities, comprehensive environmental education and high-end local naturalist guides to create the absolute best possible wildlife experience currently available in the country, including not just commonly sought-after encounters with orang-utan, proboscis monkeys, and pygmy elephants but also:

• Orang-utan Sanctuary
• Authentic wildlife tracking by foot and electric boat to see WILD orang-utans, proboscis monkeys, Bornean gibbons, and pygmy elephants in the wild.
• Special Expeditions to see Borneo's famous flying and gliding mammals and reptiles - a Wild Planet Adventures Exclusive
• Special Nocturnal Expeditions to see Tarsiers and Slow Loris - two of the world's smallest and cutest primates - a Wild Planet Adventures Exclusive
• Exposure to scientific researchers, contributions to local conservation efforts
• Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Named one of the " Top 50 Jungle Lodges in the World" by National Geographic Adventure
• Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Danum Valley's most award-winning lodge
• Cultural Interaction with local Orang-Sungai "River People" at Sukau
• Maximum Wildlife Viewing
• Local Naturalist Guides
• Award-Winning Rainforest Lodges
• Includes all meals

Itinerary at a Glance

• DAY 1 Kota Kinabalu
• DAY 2 Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary - Flying & Gliding Wildlife
• DAY 3 Kinabatangan River - Track Proboscis Monkeys & Pygmy Elephants
• DAY 4 Gomantong, Menanggul River - Track Tarsiers & Slow Loris
• DAY 5 Kinabatangan River - Track Pygmy Elephants
• DAY 6 Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary - Track Orang-utan
• DAY 7-9 Danum Valley
• DAY 10-12 Sipadan (Kapali or Mabul Islands)

Note: One popular extension to this itinerary is to add a 2-Day/1-Night visit to Selingan "Turtle Island" on Day 2 of the trip. See the 16-Day EcoTour page for more details!

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1 Kota Kinabalu Arrive Kota Kinabalu and transfer to Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort for the night

DAY 2   Sandakan –  Sepilok Orang-Utan Sanctuary, Track Borneo's Unique "Gliders" Depart in the morning to Kota Kinabalu Airport for your flight to Sandakan. Arrive at Sandakan Airport and transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre before proceeding to Rainforest Discovery Centre. This will prime you for the remote aspects of your adventure. Learn about efforts to combat deforestation and preserve orang-utan habitats. Witness orang-utans feeding. Visit a 28 meter tall canopy walkway to observe the breathtaking ancient forest.

Wild Planet Adventures Exclusive!

Tracking Borneo's Unique “Gliders”  We will seek out prime habitat for Borneo's 33 species of unique flying and gliding animals, including flying lemurs, rare Wallace's flying frog, flying squirrels, paradise tree snakes, draco lizards and more. We'll visit several ecosystems at the right time of day with our expert naturalist guides to increase the chances of seeing these fascinating animals that are a major part of Borneo's unique natural heritage.

DAY 3  Kinabatangan River - Track Proboscis Monkeys & Pygmy Elephants After breakfast, return to the Rainforest Discovery Center. Continue to Sandakan jetty for 2-1/2 hour boat journey to the award-winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah's longest river, Kinabatangan. You'll have an opportunity to view birds and wildlife in virgin mangrove, wetland, and rainforest habitats. In the late afternoon, take a river cruise using electric motor boats in search of some of the ten primate species. Sukau is home to Borneo pygmy elephants, orang-utans, proboscis monkeys and all eight species of hornbill in Borneo. Return to the lodge for a solar-heated hot shower, candlelight dinner overlooking the riverbank, and slide show conducted by naturalist guide. After dinner, enjoy a late-night safari cruise spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds. Overnight at the award-winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge, named by National Geographic Adventure magazine in 2009 as one of the top 50 jungle lodges in the world.

Late Night River Cruise  After dinner enjoy a late night safari cruise spotting nocturnal animals from 10:00pm until about midnight. While all other cruises fill the river just after dinner, at this later hour you have the best possible chance to see some of the most rare and hard-to-find animals that other travelers don’t usually see. Not only will we be the only travelers out at this hour, we’ll also focus on a narrow tributary and do the cruise by electric motor in total silence. On our very first such Late Night Cruise, Wild Planet Director Josh Cohen spotted a flat-headed cat, a feline so rare it had not been seen by local guides for nearly 6 years!

DAY 4  Menanggul River -  Track Tarsiers & Slow Loris After breakfast, enjoy a safari by boat with electric motor along the Menanggul River to experience the tranquility of this ancient rainforest at its best. We'll head towards the ancient primary forest surrounding Gomantong Cave, where wild orang-utans, the "man of the jungle", are often spotted. 

Tarsier & Slow Loris Tracking!   Night Hike at The Gomantong Park Forest Road  This evening we'll enjoy a nocturnal hike to give us the best chance to see some of the world's smallest and cutest primates, tarsiers and slow loris. At night tarsiers move about in the trees, staying about three feet above ground level. They wake just before sunset, rest for a while, and then search for food. They sleep again around sunrise. Our expert local naturalist guides know the favorite habitat where tarsiers frequently come to forage. While there are never any guarantees, we have an excellent chance to see them during this exclusive Wild Planet activity.

While there are never any guarantees, we have an excellent chance to see them during this exclusive Wild Planet activity. Overnight at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

DAY 5  Kinabatangan River - Pygmy Elephant, Orang-Utan & Proboscis Monkey Tracking An early morning start in search of elephants on a river cruise. The Bornean pygmy elephant can be seen mostly in the floodplain, tributaries, and the upper catchment of the Kinabatangan River. They also like to feed along river banks in the cool of the morning and the evening. Note: Elephants migrate along the river year-round. Like all wildlife, sightings depend on luck and persistence. After dinner enjoy a late night safari cruise spotting nocturnal animals from 10:00pm until about midnight spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

DAY 6  Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary - Pygmy Elephant,  Orang-Utan and Proboscis Monkey Tracking Morning and afternoon private river cruise exploring one of the oldest rainforests in the world with one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in South East Asia. Track wild orang-utans and proboscis monkeys, visit areas where Borneon gibbons, marble cat, clouded leopard, sun bear, bearded pig, red leaf monkeys, and rhinoceros hornbills can be seen. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

DAY 7  Kinabatangan - Danum Valley After breakfast, transfer overland from Sukau Rainforest Lodge to Lahad Datu. Continue the journey to the award winning nature lodge, Borneo Rainforest Lodge, set amidst 438 sq km of rainforest so thick it has never been populated by humans. Explore nature trail and nearby river. In the evening a slide show and if weather permits we go spotlighting to view some of the nocturnal animals. After dinner, enjoy the night drive for spotlighting some of the nocturnal animals. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Known for its extreme biodiversity, the valley is home to the full range of Sabah's lowland fauna, including the rare Sumatran rhinoceros, pygmy elephants, clouded leopards, and orang-utans. 275 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Explore nature trails, river safaris, waterfalls, and swimming in natural pools, as well as wildlife viewing from a 560-foot hanging bridge walkway and tubing down the Danum River. Evening slide show to learn about wildlife conservation and scientific research. Night safari to see tarsiers, slow loris, marble cats and other nocturnal animals (weather permitting). Enjoy a soothing dip in the cool Jacuzzi pool after your activities.

DAY 8  Danum Valley Early morning birdwalk before breakfast. Spend the whole day exploring the forest for birds and mammals, leading up to an escarpment with ancient burial coffins. Trek to waterfall for refreshing dip in rock pools. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, explore more trails leading to canopy walkway. Return to lodge for Dinner. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Riverbed Night Hike for Nocturnal Animals   In April 2015, Wild Planet Adventures Director Josh Cohen created an exclusive activity at Borneo Rainforest Lodge after noticing that the only open area good for night spotting was on the 4km road going in-and-out of the lodge, which had vehicles of all sizes traveling on it most hours of the day and night, which would scare away many of the more rare and hard-to-find animals. So with the help of BRL’s guides and a resident Ranger, Josh figured out a way to hike on an old trail to the east of the Raleigh canopy bridge that runs parallel to the Sungai Segama river, towards the confluence, and then cut back into the riverbed, enjoy a light snack while waiting until it gets dark, and then return via the riverbed. The riverbed, like the road, is wide open, allowing for ideal spotlighting of nocturnal animals, however, there is no human traffic in this area (foot or jeep), so there is a higher likelihood of seeing rare and endangered animals as well as animals that are unhabituated to human presence. We will depart BRL around 4:00pm and follow Josh’s footsteps for an exclusive and authentic night hike to spotlight nocturnal animals in an area un-trodden by other tourists. With luck, (and weather permitting) we hope to increase our chances of spotting tarsiers, slow loris, marble cats and other nocturnal animals, as well as unhabituated sun bear, samba deer, and flying lemurs.

DAY 9  Danum Valley Early morning trek before breakfast. After breakfast, trek to the Trogon Trail (2.6KM) and Danum Loop Trails (1.6KM).

Night Spotting Nocturnal Animals At Research Station By Special Permission  We’ve arranged exclusive access to hike at the Danum Valley Research Station less than 1 hour away from Borneo Eco Lodge, and we’ve specifically requested a road or trail that is rarely used or otherwise has few people or vehicles on it during the week, so we have a higher chance of seeing animals that would otherwise be scared away by people. Where possible, we will choose open roads for their superior viewing conditions, as long as no vehicle traffic was on that road on the day of our visit.

Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

DAY 10  Danum - Sipadan (Kapalai or Mabul Island) Depart from Borneo Rainforest Lodge to Lahad Datu, and then proceed overland to Semporna for a 1-hour boat transfer to Kapalai or Mabul Island (lunch enroute).

DAY 11  Sipadan - Kapalai or Mabul Island Enjoy your days at leisure on the Celebes Sea and Ligitan Reefs, one of the top 5 spots in the world for diving and snorkeling (these activities are available at extra cost, see additional details below). Stay in your own private bungalow at an aqua lodge built atop sturdy stilts in the picture-perfect turquoise water. Overnight on Kapalai or Mabul Island.

*IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT DIVING AND SNORKELING AT SIPADAN ISLAND

Permits to visit Sipadan Island are only available to divers with a minimum 4-night stay, and even then can only be arranged upon arrival, with no guarantees. It is possible for snorkelers to accompany divers on the SCUBA boat and snorkel during dives, but this is dependent on space being available on that day, i.e. it also cannot be arranged in advance. Otherwise, diving and/or snorkeling is available without restrictions at Sipadan Kapalai and Sipadan Mabul, both of which are also high-quality sites.

DAY 12  Sipadan - Kota Kinabulu Transfer by boat from Kapalai/Mabul to Semporna and proceed to Tawau Airport to catch a flight to Kota Kinabulu. From there you can connect to your onward international flight, or transfer to the Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort for the night (at additional cost).

Borneo Lodging

Our Borneo Weird & Wonderful "Ultimate Wildlife" itinerary specializes in the highest quality lodging combined with unsurpassed access to Borneo's most exotic and remote destinations. Great care has gone into our selection of lodging partners, with particular emphasis on lodges that offer outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities. These special lodges offer all the comforts of home and pamper you with delicious local Malay regional specialties. Our meals are sometimes extravagant, always healthy, and can cater to most special dietary needs.

KOTA KINABALU

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort

This 5-star resort is the perfect place to begin or end your trip. A gentle breeze caresses your face as you wake to the sound of waves lapping the beach. The balcony opens up to an inspiring vista of sparkling coral islands and swaying of palm trees. Sophistication surrounds you in a lavishly decorated suite inspired by Borneo's rich cultural heritage. Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, Kota Kinabalu, is a perfect tropical getaway, a luxurious tranquil retreat just a short drive from the city.

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort (Alternate)

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort comprises of Stylish Malay Design Chalets and a Longhouse around lush green surroundings and hills as a backdrop which further embraces an incredible view.

Each Chalet are built with recycled woods. The wood panels are originally from Chinese houses that was built in the 1940's which you will still see when you are on the way to Sepilok. Depending on which Chalets, the Rooms are inspired by the minimal design of the locals and indoor and outdoor shower, which will bring you back to life's basic necessities. You will first be invited by traditional Malay doors that have a wooden block that slide through both handles as a Lock. Upon entering your room, you will be greeted by Bubuh Lights and Lantern, which are inspired from both the Malay and Chinese culture. Each room are decorated with local drawings, handmade natural art pieces, or pictures of old Sandakan.

Sepilok Nature Resort

Hidden amongst a veritable treasure trove of tropical plants, grasses, huge trees and spectacular orchids in bloom, the quaint bungalows of the Sepilok Nature Resort are within walking distance of the world-famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, precious home of the last wild Orang-Utans of Northern Borneo. Combining rich traditional style with contemporary luxury, Sepilok Nature Resort is the ideal starting point for most other wildlife land destinations in Sabah such as the fauna rich Kinabatangan River and the surrounding Sukau area.

Named "One of the World's Top 50 Jungle Lodges" by National Geographic Adventure (and recently elevated to 4 Star Resort Status), Sukau Rainforest Lodge nestles on the banks of one of Borneo's most important waterways, the Kinabatangan River, home to many of Borneo's magnificent wildlife. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the rainforest and the cacophony of its inhabitants, its majestic birds, all 7 species of Borneo Primates including Borneo's iconic Proboscis Monkey, Orangutans in their natural habitat as well as herds of Borneo Pygmy Elephants. Sukau Rainforest Lodge offers the rare comfort and luxury in the midst of the Borneo Rainforest whilst retaining an Eco-Lodge ethos, the delicate balance of true sustainability. Here you'll have an experience you'll always remember and one you'll never regret.

New starting April 2017: Deluxe Villa upgrade option. Contact us for more details.

Borneo Nature Lodge (Alternate Lodge)

Nestled along the riverbank of Kinabatangan River lies Borneo Nature Lodge - an eco-friendly resort, offering the comfort without compromising the green. A natural haven for the outdoor enthusiast, Borneo Nature Lodge is your ideal lodging as you explore the melting pot of wildlife found here in Sukau. At the end of an exciting day, find comfort in your air-conditioned bedroom at the lodge, which comes with an attached bathroom as well as coffee-making facilities. Appreciate the 'green' details of the chalets built here - all electrical items run on solar power (with the exception of air-conditioners) and energy-saving light bulbs are used throughout the lodge. You will also notice a fixed glass feature which allows natural light to pour into your room.

DANUM VALLEY

Kawag-Danum Rainforest Lodge (Alternate Lodge)

Experience the wildlife and rain-forests of the Danum Valley conservation area while staying at the newly opened Kawag-Danum Rainforest Lodge. Danum Valley has 43,800 hectares of pristine primary virgin rainforest that is host to a plethora of wonderful wildlife, birdlife and insects.

*NOTE: Will require some activity changes from published itinerary, contact us for more info.

The award-winning Borneo Rainforest Lodge is nestled in a magnificent setting alongside the Danum River flowing through Sabah's largest protected Lowland Rainforest - Danum Valley Conservation Area - 43,800 Hectares of pristine and undisturbed tropical flora and fauna in the eastern part of Sabah. There are only 31 individual chalets with fans and en-suite bathrooms, accommodating up to only 60 guests on any one day and on a Full-Board basis.

TABIN WILDLIFE RESERVE

Tabin Rainforest Lodge

Tucked away in the edge of Borneo's lush rainforest within the Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Tabin Rainforest Lodge promises a unique rainforest escape that's decorated with wildlife encounters, whilst upholding its ecotourism ethos for an even more meaningful experience.

SIPADAN - KAPALAI & MABUL ISLANDS

Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort

A few minutes by boat from the islands of Sipadan and Mabul but a full world away from them lies the exhilarating Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort, sitting on its sturdy stilts on the shallow sandbanks of the Ligitan Reefs. Planned and built in full style as an airy, comfortable, sunny water village with no land in sight, it boasts a mile-long sandbank of powdery white sand where one can suntan at complete leisure while gazing out to the miles of brilliant turquoise stretching into the horizon offering the purest image of natural serenity.

Dive spots are extremely close and can be reached in just a few minutes by speedboat and some of them, actually, just by swimming from the dive center pier. For those who are ready to explore more than the tiny marvels of Kapalai’s macro life, can, in just a few minutes, dive in Sipadan (where big fish and turtles abound) or in Mabul (where silky and muddy bottoms offer different and equally pleasant experiences and opportunities to the lovers of "muck diving").

Sipadan Mabul Dive Resort (Upgrade option)

Mabul Water Bungalow is a 4-Star floating dive-resort situated at Mabul Island, overlooking the world-renowned Sipadan Island which is 15-minutes away by speedboat.

Facilities includes a large and airy restaurant for dining, a souvenir shop selling a variety of t-shirts, accessories and gifts, a business center, a dive center and a luxury day-spa.

Dive spots abound. Around Mabul, silky and muddy bottoms offer fantastic experiences and opportunities to lovers of "muck diving". These sites can be reached in a few minutes by speedboat and some of them just by swimming from the dive center pier. For those who are ready to explore more, you can experience the tiny marvels of Kapalai Island's macro life, or secure a permit for Sipadan Island (where big fish and turtles abound). With a combination of sun and water in a unique and serene setting with friendly staff, Sipadan-Mabul is an ideal destination for diver and non-diver alike seeking a great holiday experience!

Borneo Activities

At a glance.

We know you've chosen to travel with us for our wildlife emphasis, so we've included a wide variety of adventure activities designed to educate, inspire, and bring out the wonder in you. All of our activities are flexibly designed to accommodate different skill levels and interests, while exposing you to a variety of unique eco-systems in order to see the most amount of wildlife. And did we mention fun?

Unparalleled Wildlife Viewing

• Special expedition to see Borneo's unique flying and gliding mammals and reptiles
• Exclusive excursion to see Tarsiers and Slow Loris

Night Safaris for Nocturnal Animals

River cruises, rainforest hiking, sustainable and responsible safaris, snorkeling or diving, cultural interaction, exclusive wildlife activities.

Flying and Gliding Animals

Special Expeditions to see Borneo's unique flying and gliding mammals and reptiles.

Special night safaris to track Tarsiers and Slow Loris - two of the world's smallest and cutest primates. Thrilling nocturnal hikes and night time river cruises to see clouded leopard, marble cats, flying lemurs and more. No other company offers all these unforgettable wildlife experiences!

Other Activities

We've combined remote destinations with exclusive wildlife activities led by expert naturalist guides for the best possible chance to see rare wildlife. No other Borneo vacation itinerary will expose you to so much wildlife!

Thrilling nocturnal hikes and river cruises for clouded leopard, marble cats, flying lemurs and more.

By electric motor where possible, for the best chance to view wildlife without scaring it away.

In three distinct regions to for up-close wildlife encounters with Orang-Utans, Proboscis monkeys, Pygmy Elephants and more.

Electric motors for river safaris and interaction with local Orang-Sungai "River People." Your fees make a difference!

On the Ligitan Reef in the Celebes Sea, one of the top 5 dive spots in the world.

With local Orang-Sungai "River People".

Borneo Wildlife

Prolific & likely sightings.

Our expert naturalist guides will educate you in the field so your experience is intimate and unparalleled. Still, wildlife viewing can unpredictable and requires patience and sensory awareness. A partial list of some of the animals you are likely to see is below:

Primates : Orang-utan, proboscis monkey, Bornean gibbon, macaques, langurs Other mammals : Pygmy elephant, bearded pig Birds : Over 620 species including 8 hornbill species Weird & Wonderful : Color-changing flying frog, flying lemur, draco lizard

Rare or Endangered Possible Sightings

Primates : Tarsier, slow loris, Other mammals : Marble cat, clouded leopard, Bornean rhinoceros, sun bear Weird & Wonderful : Paradise gliding tree snake, lung-less frog

Borneo Guides

Adrian chin.

Born in Kota Kinabalu, Adrian Chin has been guiding for 17 years and holds a "Blue Collar" (senior guide) license. A dazzling male Temminck's Sunbird inspired him to become a birdwatcher and he has now observed well over 300 of Borneo's birds. The endemic Whitehead's Trogon of montane forest is Adrian's favorite species and Dennis Yong (widely regarded as one of the finest naturalists in Malaysia) was his early mentor.

Adrian has tracked every kind of mammal in Borneo extensively, and watched birds in West Malaysia, Thailand, Bali and Taiwan, as well as in England. His dream is to see the amazing birds-of-paradise in New Guinea. In addition to birds, Adrian is fascinated by plants and Borneo's unique mammals and reptiles. He is a keen photographer.

Osman Majingah

Meet Osman, our licensed bird watching specialist. As a seasoned guide, Osman has led travelers to discover Borneo in a fun and enjoyable way. This Blue badge guide is easy going, radiates friendliness and able to guide with extraordinary patience - he is exceptionally recommended for families with kids or elderly adults.

With over a decade of experience, Osman knows the nooks and crannies of Sabah's best wildlife sanctuaries and birding sites.

With his expertise and interest in exchanging ideas with people from diverse backgrounds, it is not surprising that he is one of our most highly requested guides from repeat travelers.

Hazwan Bin Suban

Hazwan was born in the coastal city of Sandakan. In his nine years as a licensed wildlife guide, Hazwan has seen 345 of Borneo's bird species and is particularly interested in their calls and songs. The elusive Bornean Ground-Cuckoo of swampy forests is his favorite. His dream-trip would be to visit New Guinea with its incredible birds-of-paradise, bowerbirds and other interesting species. In addition to birds, Hazwan is also fascinated by Borneo's terrific diversity of mammals. He is one of our top mammal experts.

Hamit Suban

A native of Sandakan, Sabah, developed his passion for wildlife and birds as a youngster growing up in the tropical lowlands. He joined the tourism industry in 1999, quickly working his way up into a tour guide specializing in wildlife and birds in 2004. Hamit has developed an intimate knowledge of the behavior and vocalizations of Bornean birds and is also a keen wildlife photographer. He was the "guide of choice" for Susan Myers, the author of the Field Guides Birds of Borneo because of his detailed knowledge of essentially every active bird territory in Sabah, Borneo.

Hamit has been involved in various mammal and bird surveys with the Sabah Forestry Department under the project "Heart of Borneo" throughout Sabah. He is on the committee for the Borneo Bird Festival held yearly at the Rainforest Discovery Center. He is a member of the Borneo 400 Club, an elite club of those who have seen and identified more than 400 birds in Borneo and specializes in digiscoping - capturing wildlife photos through a scope with DSLR and compact cameras. His vast knowledge of birds has earned him wide recognition as one of the best hardcore bird guides in Sabah.

Jumaidi Bin Amil Hassan

Jumaidi has been guiding for seven years and holds a Green Guiding License. A lover of mammals, reptiles and amphibians, he is known for is keen sight and ability to find hard-to-find animals. He has observed over 300 of Borneo's birds including many of the sought-after endemics. He is captivated by the sheer beauty of birds and the glorious songs of species such as the White-crowned Shama.

Jumaidi's interest in nature is very diverse and he also enjoys studying frogs, reptiles and plants as well as larger mammals.

Borneo Departures

Borneo-weird & wonderful wildlife 12-day adventure.

Borneo Facts for Visitors

Borneo is a the third-largest island in the world and is located in Southeastern Asia. The island is divided between Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Our Weird & Wonderful Wildlife itinerary will visit only visit the Malaysian areas of the island.

The island of Borneo is 287,001 sq mi, nearly the size of the state of Texas.

The official language of Malaysia is Malay, however English is widely spoken across the island.

60% of the Malaysian population are Muslim. Nearly 20% are Buddhist. The remaining 20% is comprised by Christian, Hindu and several other traditional religions.

The currency of Malaysia is the Malaysian ringgit.

Entry Requirements

To enter Malaysia, your passport must be valid for at least six months. You do not need a visa to enter Malaysia if you are coming for tourism for stays of 90 days or less.

This Trip's Exclusive Wildlife Features:

• Unparalleled wildlife viewing in remote destinations with exclusive wildlife activities and expert guides
• Special expedition to see Borneo's unique flying and gliding mammals & reptiles
• Exclusive activity to see tarsiers & slow loris - two of the world's smallest and cutest primates
• Sustainable and responsible safaris with electric motors for river safaris and interaction with local Orang-Sungai "River People"
• Night safaris for nocturnal animals to seek clouded leopard, marble cats, flying lemurs, and more!

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Sukau - Danum Valley Field Centre

Combo package with our award winning sukau rainforest lodge with danum valley field centre, dvfc which is often used as a research centre..

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• Duration: 5D 4N
• Booking Pax: Min. 2
• Physical Level: Medium

Introduction

Combo package with our award winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge with Danum Valley Field Centre, DVFC which is often used as a research centre. This is a value package designed especially for naturalists who prefer to be as close to nature as possible. This is an ideal package for traveler who want an easy access to exploring one of Borneo's greatest treasure - Danum Valley.

Featuring overnight stays at:

• 02 nights at Sukau Rainforest Lodge (2 nights)
• 02 nights at Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC)

Key Highlights of this Tour

Featuring Stays at

Sandakan - Sepilok - Sukau Rainforest Lodge (By Boat)

Our adventure begins as we pick you up from the Sandakan Airport or your hotel in Sandakan, then we’ll head straight to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. There, you'll get to learn about the rehabilitation effort done at the centre through a short video screening. Make your way to the feeding platform to witness the feeding of orangutans and other monkeys around. You can also spend time observing the cheeky little younglings in an enclosed nursery area.

After lunch, embark on a 2.5 hour journey by speedboat up the Kinabatangan River to Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Right after checking-in, go on board for a late afternoon cruise in search of Borneo's wildlife and birds. Return to the lodge to savor a scrumptious dinner at Melapi restaurant, followed by a slide presentation and interpretation by a naturalist guide.

Rise and shine for the morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, join in the nature walk along the lodge's Hornbill Boardwalk with the in-house naturalist. It will be free at leisure after lunch. In the afternoon, proceed for another river cruise to check off your wildlife sightings.

Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Lahad Datu - Danum Valley Field Centre

Another early morning is in store as we prepare to journey to Lahad Datu. After breakfast, proceed 2 hours overland to Lahad Datu to Danum Valley Studies Centre’s reception office for registration. Transfer to Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) via 4WD or van for an approximately 2.5 hours drive on a gravel road. Arrival and followed with a welcoming briefing at DVFC Reception & Information Building. After lunch, take an evening guided walk around the vicinity and get to know the rainforest, marvel at its beauty, and experience the pristine ambiance of the rainforest as has been for hundreds of years. After dinner, proceed to enjoy the night drive (If weather permits and subject to vehicle availability) to observe nocturnal wildlife.

Danum Valley Field Centre

Rise in the morning for an early walk to enjoy the company of nature. After breakfast, trek through the ancient rainforest of Danum Valley, begin a trek to Rhino Pool for 4 hours of full loop trekking and marvel at its rich flora and fauna. Return to DVFC and rest.

Next, we will continue our 1.7KM trekking activity at 3pm to Old Burial Site/Coffin Trail. It will take an approximately 2 hours return trip trek journey. After dinner, proceed to Night Walk in search of Borneo’s nocturnal animals (If weather permits).

Danum Valley Field Centre - Transfer out

After breakfast, proceed for a morning guided walk. Return to DVFC. Free at leisure until depart back to Lahad Datu Airport for your departure flight.

Price Remarks

• Validity Rates are valid for travel by 31 March 2025
• Availability This tour runs everyday. Prior booking required.
• High Season Surcharge : MYR 300.00 at Sukau Rainforest Lodge (March, July - August)
• 25% OFF when sharing a room with ONE adult/parent.
• 50% OFF when sharing a room with with TWO adults/parents.
• This is a kid friendly tour, discount is applicable to children based on their birth year and following room sharing policy in certain property. Contact our consultant to know more.
• Transfer Charges Additional charges per person applies for pick-up and drop-off outside Sandakan Airport or hotels in Sandakan Town area and pick up time may vary.
• Bring Your Own Bottle Borneo Eco Tours is moving towards a single-use plastic free environment! So, please join our movement by bringing your own refillable water bottle during your time with us. Our vans and coaches are prepared with water containers so that you can refill your bottle anytime throughout the tour.

Explore Borneo Your Way!

Our Borneo Specialist can tailor this itinerary for you.

Notes [ Expand All ]

Tour includes.

• Accommodation and meals as specified
• English speaking guide
• This tour package rates include pick-up and drop-off from Sandakan Airport or hotels in Sandakan Town

Tour Excludes

• Domestic airfare
• Camera fee and items not mentioned
• Tourism Tax (TTx) flat rate of RM10 per room per night

Things to Bring

• Refillable water bottle
• Personal toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc)
• Personal first aid kit
• Insect repellent
• Torchlight (with extra batteries)
• Proper trekking shoes
• Change of clothes
• Leech socks
• Extra cash for any additional needs

Additional Notes

• 09:30 Hrs : Depart LDU-BRL for Flight MH3012 (ETA 08:00 hrs) / Flight MH3014 (ETA 09:00 hrs)
• 12:30 Hrs : Depart BRL-LDU for Flight MH3019 (ETD 16:20 hrs)
• RM 90 per pax - unscheduled transfer between 0800hrs - 1800hrs (Per Way)
• RM 110 per pax - unscheduled transfer between 1800hrs - 0600hrs (Per Way)
• Private Transfer LDU-BRL – 1 to 3 persons per 4WD vehicle - RM 600 Per Way
• Private Transfer LDU-BRL – 4 to 6 persons per van - RM 750 Per Way
• Outstation Transfer Sukau/Semporna to LDU – 1 to 3 persons per 4WD vehicle - RM 950 Per Way
• Outstation Transfer Sukau/Semporna to LDU – 4 to 6 persons per van RM 1,050 Per Way
• Camera Fee at SOURC Note on Camera Use at Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre : For any camera with zoom lens from 100 to 400mm, video camera or other video recording equipment for personal use are chargeable at RM10.00 per unit . For any camera (fixed-lens - 400mm and above ) or any film-making equipment are chargeable at RM1,000.00 per unit . Mode of payment is cash only.
• Travel light to Sukau Rainforest Lodge For the comfort and convenience of our guests, it is recommended to travel light by preparing an overnight bag for your stay in Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Complimentary storage in Sandakan will be provided for any extra luggage. (For guests departing & returning to Sandakan Only).
• Night Cruise Optional River Night Cruise tour at Sukau Rainforest Lodge is highly recommended to all our guests (available with a small fee)
• SDK-LDU-BKI flights Please make sure you are holding an air ticket to Sandakan to begin your trip and a flight back to Kota Kinabalu from Lahad Datu at the conclusion of your trip. Ask us if you're unsure what to book and we'd be glad to help!
• Double or Twin Bed Double or twin bed cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check in.

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Despite coming in as the 2023 victor, McIlroy has something to prove this week, as this is his first event back since his U.S. Open collapse and eventual loss to Bryson DeChambeau at Pinehurst No. 2. Luckily, the Northern Irishman seems to be a fan of The Renaissance Club. He’s only played the Genesis Scottish Open once and won the whole dang thing behind rounds of 64, 66, 67 and 68. A birdie-birdie finish, featuring “one of the best shots” of his illustrious career, capped an impressive one-stroke victory over Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre.

Were he to win this go-around, McIlroy would become the first golfer to go back-to-back at this Scottish event and it would give him quite a boost heading into the next week's Open Championship. But several others in the World top 10 are teeing it up this week and will have a say in how things shake out. They include Xander Schauffele (2022 winner), Ludvig Åberg, Wyndham Clark, Collin Morikawa and Viktor Hovland. Tom Kim will also return on a sponsor's exemption after a T-6 finish last year.

This week's winner will receive 500 FedEx Cup points and a $1.62 million cut of the $9 million purse.

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2 a.m. – Kevin YU, Aaron COCKERILL, Hurly LONG

2:11 a.m. – Andrew PUTNAM, Joost LUITEN, Callum SHINKWIN

2:22 a.m. – Nico ECHAVARRIA, Aaron RAI, Ugo COUSSAUD

2:33 a.m. – Emiliano, Dale WHITNELL, Jordan SMITH

2:44 a.m. – Erik VAN ROOYEN, David LAW, Simon FORSSTRÖM

2:55 a.m. – Kurt KITAYAMA, Ashun WU, Yannik PAUL

3:06 a.m. – Vincent NORRMAN, Dylan FRITTELLI, Daniel BROWN

3:17 a.m. – K.H. LEE, Oliver WILSON, Nacho ELVIRA

3:28 a.m. – Davis RILEY, Seamus POWER, Jordan GUMBERG

3:39 a.m. – Austin ECKROAT, Maximilian KIEFFER, Haotong LI

3:50 a.m. – Chris GOTTERUP, Jason SCRIVENER, Matthew BALDWIN

4:01 a.m. – Matt WALLACE, Sanghyun PARK, Adrian OTAEGUI

4:12 a.m. – Matti SCHMID, Matthew JORDAN, Cole RUECK

7:15 a.m. – Adam HADWIN, Darius VAN DRIEL, Yuto KATSURAGAWA

7:26 a.m. – Si Woo KIM, Pablo LARRAZÁBAL, Romain LANGASQUE

7:37 a.m. – Tom HOGE, Byeong Hun AN, Scott JAMIESON

7:48 a.m. – Cam DAVIS, Sungjae IM, Marcel SIEM

7:59 a.m. – Luke DONALD, Thomas DETRY, Tom MCKIBBIN

8:10 a.m. – Sahith THEEGALA, Francesco MOLINARI, Victor PEREZ

8:21 a.m. – Brian HARMAN, Sepp STRAKA, Matteo MANASSERO

8:32 a.m. – Justin THOMAS, Nicolai HØJGAARD, Ryan FOX

8:43 a.m. – Ludvig ÅBERG, Hideki MATSUYAMA, Collin MORIKAWA

8:54 a.m. – Matt FITZPATRICK, Jordan SPIETH, Ewen FERGUSON

9:05 a.m. – Nick TAYLOR, Justin ROSE, Calum HILL

9:16 a.m. – Harris ENGLISH, Ockie STRYDOM, Todd CLEMENTS

9:27 a.m. – Justin LOWER, Masahiro KAWAMURA, Shubhankar SHARMA

2 a.m. – Andrew NOVAK, Ryo HISATSUNE, Marcus ARMITAGE

2:11 a.m. – Eric COLE, Thriston LAWRENCE, Connor SYME

2:22 a.m. – Davis THOMPSON, Laurie CANTER, Jesper SVENSSON

2:33 a.m. – Denny MCCARTHY, Christiaan BEZUIDENHOUT, Keita NAKAJIMA

2:44 a.m. – Will ZALATORIS, Rikuya HOSHINO, Rasmus HØJGAARD

2:55 a.m. – Billy HORSCHEL, Lucas GLOVER, Padraig HARRINGTON

3:06 a.m. – Rickie FOWLER, Adam SCOTT, Sebastian SÖDERBERG

3:17 a.m. – Matthieu PAVON, Tom KIM, Max HOMA

3:28 a.m. – Robert MACINTYRE, Rory MCILROY, Viktor HOVLAND

3:39 a.m. – Xander SCHAUFFELE, Wyndham CLARK, Tommy FLEETWOOD

3:50 a.m. – Corey CONNERS, Min Woo LEE, Guido MIGLIOZZI

4:01 a.m. – Alex NOREN, Kiradech APHIBARNRAT, Jeff WINTHER

4:12 a.m. – Max GREYSERMAN, Junghwan LEE, Richard MANSELL

7:15 a.m. – Samuel STEVENS, Nick BACHEM, Alex FITZPATRICK

7:26 a.m. – Chandler PHILLIPS, Alexander BJÖRK, Julien GUERRIER

7:37 a.m. – Luke LIST, Matthew SOUTHGATE, Daniel HILLIER

7:48 a.m. – Mackenzie HUGHES, Bernd WIESBERGER, Richie RAMSAY

7:59 a.m. – Thorbjørn OLESEN, Jorge CAMPILLO, Sean CROCKER

8:10 a.m. – Lee HODGES, Taylor MOORE, Adri ARNAUS

8:21 a.m. – Brice GARNETT, Gary WOODLAND, Dan BRADBURY

8:32 a.m. – Stewart CINK, Brendon TODD, Antoine ROZNER

8:43 a.m. – Keith MITCHELL, Sami VÄLIMÄKI, Grant FORREST

8:54 a.m. – Charley HOFFMAN, Ben GRIFFIN, Niklas NORGAARD

9:05 a.m. – Ben KOHLES, Louis DE JAGER, Jeong-Woo HAM

9:16 a.m. – Mark HUBBARD, Doug GHIM, Daniel GAVINS

9:27 a.m. – Taylor MONTGOMERY, Jens DANTORP, Santiago TARRIO

2 a.m. – Samuel STEVENS, Nick BACHEM, Alex FITZPATRICK

2:11 a.m. – Chandler PHILLIPS, Alexander BJÖRK, Julien GUERRIER

2:22 a.m. – Luke LIST, Matthew SOUTHGATE, Daniel HILLIER

2:33 a.m. – Mackenzie HUGHES, Bernd WIESBERGER, Richie RAMSAY

2:44 a.m. – Thorbjørn OLESEN, Jorge CAMPILLO, Sean CROCKER

2:55 a.m. – Lee HODGES, Taylor MOORE, Adri ARNAUS

3:06 a.m. – Brice GARNETT, Gary WOODLAND, Dan BRADBURY

3:17 a.m. – Stewart CINK, Brendon TODD, Antoine ROZNER

3:28 a.m. – Keith MITCHELL, Sami VÄLIMÄKI, Grant FORREST

3:39 a.m. – Charley HOFFMAN, Ben GRIFFIN, Niklas NORGAARD

3:50 a.m. – Ben KOHLES, Louis DE JAGER, Jeong-Woo HAM

4:01 a.m. – Mark HUBBARD, Doug GHIM, Daniel GAVINS

4:12 a.m. – Taylor MONTGOMERY, Jens DANTORP, Santiago TARRIO

7:15 a.m. – Andrew NOVAK, Ryo HISATSUNE, Marcus ARMITAGE

7:26 a.m. – Eric COLE, Thriston LAWRENCE, Connor SYME

7:37 a.m. – Davis THOMPSON, Laurie CANTER, Jesper SVENSSON

7:48 a.m. – Denny MCCARTHY, Christiaan BEZUIDENHOUT, Keita NAKAJIMA

7:59 a.m. – Will ZALATORIS, Rikuya HOSHINO, Rasmus HØJGAARD

8:10 a.m. – Billy HORSCHEL, Lucas GLOVER, Padraig HARRINGTON

8:21 a.m. – Rickie FOWLER, Adam SCOTT, Sebastian SÖDERBERG

8:32 a.m. – Matthieu PAVON, Tom KIM, Max HOMA

8:43 a.m. – Robert MACINTYRE, Rory MCILROY, Viktor HOVLAND

8:54 a.m. – Xander SCHAUFFELE, Wyndham CLARK, Tommy FLEETWOOD

9:05 a.m. – Corey CONNERS, Min Woo LEE, Guido MIGLIOZZI

9:16 a.m. – Alex NOREN, Kiradech APHIBARNRAT, Jeff WINTHER

9:27 a.m. – Max GREYSERMAN, Junghwan LEE, Richard MANSELL

2 a.m. – Adam HADWIN, Darius VAN DRIEL, Yuto KATSURAGAWA

2:11 a.m. – Si Woo KIM, Pablo LARRAZÁBAL, Romain LANGASQUE

2:22 a.m. – Tom HOGE, Byeong Hun AN, Scott JAMIESON

2:33 a.m. – Cam DAVIS, Sungjae IM, Marcel SIEM

2:44 a.m. – Luke DONALD, Thomas DETRY, Tom MCKIBBIN

2:55 a.m. – Sahith THEEGALA, Francesco MOLINARI, Victor PEREZ

3:06 a.m. – Brian HARMAN, Sepp STRAKA, Matteo MANASSERO

3:17 a.m. – Justin THOMAS, Nicolai HØJGAARD, Ryan FOX

3:28 a.m. – Ludvig ÅBERG, Hideki MATSUYAMA, Collin MORIKAWA

3:39 a.m. – Matt FITZPATRICK, Jordan SPIETH, Ewen FERGUSON

3:50 a.m. – Nick TAYLOR, Justin ROSE, Calum HILL

4:01 a.m. – Harris ENGLISH, Ockie STRYDOM, Todd CLEMENTS

4:12 a.m. – Justin LOWER, Masahiro KAWAMURA, Shubhankar SHARMA

7:15 a.m. – Kevin YU, Aaron COCKERILL, Hurly LONG

7:26 a.m. – Andrew PUTNAM, Joost LUITEN, Callum SHINKWIN

7:37 a.m. – Nico ECHAVARRIA, Aaron RAI, Ugo COUSSAUD

7:48 a.m. – Emiliano, Dale WHITNELL, Jordan SMITH

7:59 a.m. – Erik VAN ROOYEN, David LAW, Simon FORSSTRÖM

8:10 a.m. – Kurt KITAYAMA, Ashun WU, Yannik PAUL

8:21 a.m. – Vincent NORRMAN, Dylan FRITTELLI, Daniel BROWN

8:32 a.m. – K.H. LEE, Oliver WILSON, Nacho ELVIRA

8:43 a.m. – Davis RILEY, Seamus POWER, Jordan GUMBERG

8:54 a.m. – Austin ECKROAT, Maximilian KIEFFER, Haotong LI

9:05 a.m. – Chris GOTTERUP, Jason SCRIVENER, Matthew BALDWIN

9:16 a.m. – Matt WALLACE, Sanghyun PARK, Adrian OTAEGUI

9:27 a.m. – Matti SCHMID, Matthew JORDAN, Cole RUECK

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I've said it before, but I'm still thinking: what could be more fun?! Take an enthusiastic group of birders to some of the world's most impressive forests, full of exotic birds and mammals, "flying" reptiles and amphibians, and a long list of other incredible critters and plants, and we're sure to have a great time. And so it was on this, our sixth, tour of some of the best of Borneo. Dave and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

In our efforts to overcome jetlag, we all arrived early, and we managed to get in a little extra birding before the tour officially started. We had a morning to the N of KK, in open country marshes and agricultural fields on the Tempusak Plain; it produced a number of more widespread Asian species that we don't see on the tour itself but that were clearly enjoyed by this group, a number of whom were experiencing Asian birding for the first time. (Since we all participated, I've included those species in the list below.)

We began officially in the Crocker Range, where we saw a number of highland endemics, from the usually tough Whitehead's Broadbill and Mountain Serpent-Eagle to Mountain and Bornean barbets, Bornean Treepie, Bornean Bulbul, Bornean Leafbird, Black-sided Flowerpecker, and endearing flocks of Chestnut-crested Yuhinas. We were off to a nice start.

At Gungung Kinabalu, Borneo's center of endemism, we had wonderful luck with such specialties as the gorgeous Whitehead's Trogon (a male before breakfast our very first morning!), Fruit-hunter (including near an active nest), Crimson-headed Partridge, Bare-headed Laughingthrush, Cave Swiftlet, and such skulkers as Mountain Wren-Babbler, Bornean Stubtail, and (for the Summit Trail group) Friendly Bush-Warbler. We never heard even a note from a Whitehead's Spiderhunter, and we failed to encounter the little-known Everett's Thrush, but most of the rest of the endemics fell into place, and we had a wonderful Rafflesia experience at Poring and saw fabulous pitcher plants, including (for the Mesilau group) the world's largest. Each morning we marveled at the diversity of beautiful critters, especially moths, that had accumulated outside Steve's door.

Our real introduction to tropical lowland forest was at Sepilok, where we spent a morning in the RDC canopy towers, enjoying a range of representative Asian species, from our first hornbills and Black-and-yellow Broadbills to displaying Violet Cuckoos, stunning White-bellied and Crimson-winged woodpeckers, and fancy Raffles's and Chestnut-breasted malkohas.

That afternoon we would continue to Gomantong Cave, where we scoped out each of the echo-locating swiftlets on their nests and then emerged from the cave to our first Orangutan! We watched a long-winged Black Eagle sailing along the high limestone cliffs and watched our first Red Leaf Monkeys accomplishing some impressive jumps. We saw a calling pair of White-crested Hornbills and watched large groups of Bushy-crested Hornbills gather to roost sites as we waited for the bats to emerge. Soon there were smoke-like clouds of hundreds of Wrinkle-lipped Bats drifting away from the caves, and shortly the crepuscular Bat Hawks appeared, diving through the clouds and emerging with food for the night. We would later see them perched and even hear their calls. It was a lovely clear evening, and we managed to reach Sukau earlier than usual.

We had sunny mornings, cloudy afternoons, and rainy evenings for our two full days in the Kinabatangan. We birded by boat, morning, late afternoon, and one evening, and we worked in some time on the boardwalk immediately behind our lodge. Highlights included the Bornean Ground-Cuckoo that we all managed to see on our very first morning; electric light on such beauties as Long-tailed Parakeets, Black-and-red Broadbills, and Storm's Storks; the dramatic interactions among three wing-lifting Great Slaty Woodpeckers; scope views of Ruddy Kingfisher and Striped Wren-Babbler from our Sukau boardwalk; a pair of tiny White-fronted Falconets perched up beside the big Kinabatangan just before the heavens opened up; incredible Proboscis Monkeys gathered along the riverbanks; a Colugo with a young one that roosted during the day on a trunk at our lodge and then sailed from one trunk to another by night; and finding "our own" herd of Bornean Pygmy Elephants at close range.

We had a wonderful morning of birding along the Gomantong entrance road, seeing such wonders as Hooded and Black-headed pittas, Red-bearded Bee-eater, and a terrific array of babblers, before settling in to Borneo Rainforest Lodge, our comfortable home for the next five days.

Foremost among our favorites at BRL were great views of the monotypic Bornean Bristleheads on our first morning afield; being able to watch at leisure a stunning male Blue-headed Pitta repeatedly gathering dead-leaf material from the forest floor and carrying it to a nest in the crotch of a tree 25 feet up!; and watching (and listening to!) the most bizarre of the hornbills, the Helmeted. The canopy walkway offered non-stop activity from time to time, with unique opportunities to see canopy species eye-to-eye, and both the road and the trails held ever-changing surprises, both by day and by night. Among the many incredible birds, mammals, and other critters we encountered at BRL, we'll each have our own additional favorites. It was fun reliving the trip while annotating the list that follows. Hopefully it'll serve to bring back great memories for you guys as well.

It was a bit sobering to realize how many of the species we saw are considered either Endangered, Vulnerable, or Near Threatened by Birdlife International and the IUCN Red List. We'll hope that our visit will contribute a bit toward their longterm preservation.

In the annotations below, I've used the following abbreviations:

RDC = Rainforest Discovery CentreBRL = Borneo Rainforest Lodge

By a Sundaland specialty, I mean a species whose range is generally restricted to the Thai-Malay peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, and Java‚ all of which were connected during the last ice age. The eastern boundary of Sundaland is Wallace's Line, a deep-water trench between Borneo and Sulawesi and between Bali and Lombok, east of which is Wallacea/Australasia. Many of the birds of Borneo, as marked with an S on the checklist, are Sundaland specialties. Taxonomy follows the Clements checklist with online updates. To access the Clements checklist, go tohttp://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist, where you can download it and check for additional updates.

We thank Borneo Eco Tours, our great local guides (Adrian, Haswan, Wangkong, and Paul), our captains and boatmen, and the staffs of our wonderful lodgings throughout the tour. Special thanks for cover photos to John Drummond (Fruit-hunter, Black-sided Flowerpecker), Steve Rannels (Antheraea moth, Black-and-yellow Broadbill), and Karen Walz (Orangutan). Dave contributed the Storm's Stork, Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter, and Blue-headed Pitta, and the rest were mine. Thanks, too, to each of you guys for coming and for making the trip so much fun.

--Rose Ann (& Dave)

For more information about this tour, including future departures, visit our website at www.fieldguides.com . And to see this same triplist online, go to https://fieldguides.com/triplists/bor12aLIST.pdf and you will find the list in its entirety.

KEYS FOR THIS LIST One of the following keys may be shown in brackets for individual species as appropriate: * = heard only, I = introduced, E = endemic, N = nesting, a = austral migrant, b = boreal migrant

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

One of the joys of birding in Borneo is all the delightful distractions that come in varied and exotic forms from other parts of the animal kingdom. Our triplist database contains only birds and mammals, but we had a long list of additional write-ins, including a few plant species of exceptional interest. To mention a very few, emphasizing those that we were able to identify:

Among the plants:

--Rafflesia keithii - We traveled to Poring to see the flower of this fascinating Bornean endemic, the largest of its genus in Borneo. Adrian explained how scientists and the Kinabalu Park staff work with locals to enhance the environmental conditions favorable to this rare parasitic plant, namely by making its host vine available for distribution on nearby private lands. We saw several buds and a fabulous blossom on its second day open, as well as several older, decaying flowers.

--Carnivorous Nepenthes pitcher plants - The pitcher plant center of Borneo (and the world!) is the upper-elevation Mt. Kinabalu. This was the first year we've offered an alternative trip to Mesilau, where we took a steep (but short) trail to 4 different species of pitcher plants: N. burbigeae (see my cover photo), N. fusca (a small one), N. tentaculata (the same one that was seen by the group birding the Summit Trail); and N. rajah, a.k.a. Rajah Brooke's Pitcher Plant, the largest pitcher plant in the world, its pitcher holding up to 3.5 liters of liquid! Recent research has revealed the "evolutionary incentive" for high-elevation pitcher plants to have evolved bigger and bigger pitchers: It's to serve as a toilet for treeshrews! Treeshrews, which are common at these high elevations (where insects become increasinly scarce) are attracted by the sweet secretion on the underside of the pitcher's lid. To reach it, they climb onto the pitcher's sturdy rim, which fits them perfectly, and sip away, meanwhile defecating into the pitcher to mark their feeding territory--thus supplying all the nitrogen critical to these normally carnivorous plants. See the following link for a full explanation, with photos: http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8552000/8552157.stm

Among the other vertebrates of particular interest were:

--that huge Water Monitor (Varanus salvator), in the crotch of a tree along the Menanggul River

--the giant Tokay Geckos (Gekko gecko) that were usually under the covered section of the boardwalk between the rooms and the dining area at Sukau Rainforest Lodge; these were the ones we heard throughout the lowlands, uttering the loud "gec-ko" or "to-kay" that slows down; it was for this species that the genus was named.

--the cool Kuhl's Parachute Gecko (Ptychozoon kuhli) that some of us saw on the trunk of a tree at the Danum bridge; those frilly extensions on its sides and all of its appendages help it sail from tree to tree by night, when it's active.

--Blue-eyed Angle-headed Lizard (Gonocephalus liogaster) - This is what I think the crested agamid lizard was that we saw by night at BRL. Its nuchal and dorsal crests were continuous and tall, and it showed a blue eye with yellow eyering. It's another Sundaland specialty, found only in peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.

--small "flying lizards" of the genus Draco - The bright green one with the pointed orange display pouch was probably D. cornutus. They were seen at Sukau and BRL.

--Mangrove (or Yellow-banded) Cat Snake (Boiga dendrophila), the shiny black snake with the brioght-yellow bands that was so tightly coiled in a tree overhanging the Menanggul that we could hardly see its head! Their diet consists of birds and their eggs, amphibians, lizards, other snakes, mouse deer (!), and treeshrews.

--Red-sided Keelback Water Snake (Xenochrophis trianguligerus) This was what Paul called a "Red-sided Tree Snake" when we saw and photographed it at the BRL "frog pond." It's a mildly venomous member of the Colubridae that feeds almost exclusively on frogs near bodies of water.

--File-eared Tree Frog (Polypedates otilophus), the richly colored frogs also at the BRL frog pond. They occur only in Sumatra and Borneo, ordinarily well above the ground. But they congregate over water to breed and lay their fertilized eggs into a foam mass that will harden on the outside while remaining liquid on the inside, providing the tadpoles a suitable environment until the mass falls into the water below.

--Harlequin Flying Tree Frog (Rhacophorus pardalis). Also at the BRL frog pond. Little did we realize at the time that this little frog spends most of its time in the canopy, only coming to the ground to breed in suitable streams and pools. It too is a foam nest builder, but it's one of the "flying" frogs, with extensive membranes between its toes to help it glide from branch to branch--and down to pools on the forest floor. It occurs in peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, and the Philippines.

Among the many invertebrates were some that simply must be remembered:

--the common Wood Nymph (Idea stolli) or Tree Nymph butterflies that floated tissue paper-like throughout the lowlands

--the striking black-and-yellow Common Birdwings (Trioides helena) and many other superb butterflies [see the following website to help ID some of your photos: http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Malaysia%20thumbs.htm]

--the many gorgeous moths attracted to Steve's black light at Kinabalu, including the big beauty on the cover (Antheraea sp.; thanks for the photo, Steve); and the big Lyssa moth (Lyssa menoetcus) that was photographed along the boardwalk to our rooms at BRL. We'll try to post the names of the ones we've ID'd in a slideshow, to be compiled eventually.

--the long-snouted Chinese Lantern Bug (Pyrops sp.) that Diana found at Poring (and I think some were seen at BRL as well?). These are sap suckers, which excrete excess sugars as droplets that certain ants have specialized to collect!

--those wonderful black-and-orange Trilobite Beetles (Duliticola paradoxa; in rotten logs at Kinabalu) that retain their larval form even when sexually mature

--that unbelievable praying mantis that was so elaborately trimmed to resemble a dead stick with leafy extensions; all the big cicadas, katydids, and other amazing insects in the lowland rainforest

--the hordes of cockroaches and scuterigid centipedes that decorated the walls of Gomantong Cave

--those long, dark millipedes with bright orange legs; and big, short, fat Pill Millipedes (Glomeris connexa) that curl into a balllike a pillbug, both fairly common at BRL

--some wonderful spiders, including lots of "wolf spiders" with eyeshine and that big arboreal tarantula that Paul pointed out on our final night drive

--and did I mention the leeches? Especially notable were those yellow-striped Tiger Leeches (Haemadipsa picta) at BRL, yet another Bornean specialty. They informed our fashion and left several of us with a "battled scar" to show off at home.

Like Kinabalu itself, that's just the "tip of the batholith." There are LOTS of fabulous critters out there, and we encountered a wonderful sampling of them.

Totals for the tour: 328 bird taxa and 33 mammal taxa

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