Borneo’s Sabah- 14 Days: Kinabalu, Sepilok and the Danum Valley
BORNEO WILDLIFE TOUR: EXPERIENCE BORNEO SABAH KINABALU, SEPILOK, AND THE DANUM VALLEY
Borneo is one of the last true wild areas of the world and holds some of the highest biodiversity on Earth. Its rainforests are teeming with life, including the region’s most famous resident—the Orangutan—along with numerous other primates such as gibbons, endemic proboscis monkeys, langurs, macaques, and tarsiers. Spectacular wildlife like pygmy elephants, crocodiles, five species of jungle cats, binturongs (bearcats), and the critically endangered sun bear also call these forests home. The variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians is astounding. There are nearly 700 bird species on the island, including eight iconic and impressive hornbill species. Mount Kinabalu alone boasts over 2,000 flowering plant species, including 850 orchids!
Our tour explores the Malaysian state of Sabah, located on the northern end of Borneo. This region is renowned for its incredible wildlife and vast protected land. We will visit several world-famous reserves that are havens for prolific wildlife populations, offering us unforgettable encounters with Borneo’s unique fauna. From the awe-inspiring Mount Kinabalu to the mystical Kinabatangan River, our itinerary covers some of the most enchanting landscapes imaginable. Boat trips and nocturnal safaris will maximize our chances of spotting the unique, elusive, and rare wildlife species inhabiting these dense rainforests.
Join us on this extraordinary Borneo Wildlife Tour, where adventure, breathtaking landscapes, and remarkable wildlife encounters await you.
Highlight and target wildlife
- The critically endangered Bornean Orangutan
- Unique primates including gibbons, proboscis monkeys, langurs, macaques, and tarsiers
- A wide range of unique mammals, including endangered Borneo pygmy elephants, giant flying squirrels, colugos, leopard cat, mousedeer, Bornean bearded pig
- 8 species of impressive and iconic hornbills
- A stunning selection of endemic birds, including Whitehead’s trogon, Blyth’s Hawk-Eagle, Black-crowned Pitta, Whitehead’s Broadbill, and Bornean Bristlehead
- Other spectacular birds, including Great Argus, Storm’s Stork, Blyth’s Frogmouth, and Red-bearded Bee-Eater
- Impressive reptiles and amphibians, including Reticulated Python, King Cobra, Kinabalu Horned Frog
Key Locations
Kinabalu National Park, Sepilok Forest Reserve, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Danum Valley
Experience Highlights
- A night walk in search for endemic reptiles and amphibians in Kinabalu National Park
- Up-close encounters with rehabilitated Bornean Orangutans and Sun Bears at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Eye-level views of rainforest birds and wildlife along a steel canopy walk at Sabah’s Rainforest Discovery Centre
- Numerous boat trips along Sabah’s many rivers in search of elusive wildlife, including a nocturnal boat safari along the Kinabatangan River
- A stay at the award-winning Sakau Rainforest Lodge, where orangutans and hornbills frequent the property between the gorgeous villas
- Three days in the epic Danum Valley, an undisturbed and extremely old rainforest
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Accommodations
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel (first and last nights), Liwagu Suites (2 nights), Sepilok Nature Resort (2 nights), Sakau Rainforest Lodge (2 nights), Tabin Wildlife Resort (2 nights), Borneo Rainforest Lodge (3 nights)
Weather and climate
The weather across much of Sabah is generally extremely hot and humid, with heavy rain possible at any time. At higher elevations (Kinabalu National Park headquarters sits at ~5,000 ft above sea level), the temperatures may be significantly lower, and the weather is generally very wet.
Tour Details
2025 price: From $8,983 per person, double occupancy
2025 single supplement: $1,395
Included: In-country accommodations,
ground transportation, tours,
meals, soft drinks, guide and
entrance fees.
Not Included: Personal items such as alcoholic
beverages, gift shop, laundry, etc.
are not included.
From: Kota, Kinabalu (BKI)
Minimum Participants: 6
Participant Limit: 10
Activity Level: Moderate
Deposit: $1000 per person is required to hold your spot on this tour (with your registration form)
Tour Leaders: James Adams and local guide
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