Explore Borneo's Rainforests

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The Borneo Rainforest in Malaysia is one of the oldest and most diverse tropical rainforests in the world with a history of over 130 million years. It is located in the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. It is home to thousands of plant and animal species. The rainforest is famous for its rich wildlife, including orangutans, Bornean pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, clouded leopards, and hornbills. Visitors can enjoy exciting activities such as jungle trekking, river cruises, canopy walks, wildlife spotting and visiting conservation centers, making the Borneo Rainforest a perfect destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

 

Top Four Borneo's Rainforests

Danum Valley : Danum Valley is located in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. It protects about 438 square kilometers of untouched rainforest that is around 130 million years old. It is one of the world's oldest and most unspoiled rainforests making it a perfect place for nature and wildlife lovers. Visitors can enjoy jungle trekking through the rainforest and walk on the canopy walkway for amazing views and early morning bird watching, hike to Coffin Cliff which is an ancient Kadazan Dusun burial site along with that visitors can also visit scenic viewpoints. They can also experience exciting night safaris by open air vehicle or night walks to spot nocturnal animals such as civets, tarsiers, and owls. While exploring the rainforest visitors have the chance to see orangutans, pygmy elephants, gibbons, red leaf monkeys, clouded leopards and the rare sun bear. Danum Valley is also home to more than 300 species of birds including hornbills and colorful pittas, making it a great destination for bird watching. 

 

Kinabatangan River : The Kinabatangan River is located in Sabah, Malaysia. It stretches for about 560 kilometers. It is one of the best places in Southeast Asia to see wildlife in its natural habitat. Visitors can enjoy relaxing afternoon, evening, and night river cruises while exploring the rich rainforest ecosystem. The afternoon cruise starts around 4:00 PM which is a great time to spot active monkeys and birds as the weather becomes cooler. During the evening and sunset cruise, visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the jungle at sunset before nocturnal animals become active. Night cruises offer the chance to see sleeping birds, large saltwater crocodiles, snakes, and other nighttime wildlife with the help of a torchlight. While cruising along the river, visitors can spot wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, Bornean pygmy elephants, saltwater crocodiles, hornbills, long tailed macaques, silvered langurs, and leaf monkeys in the trees.

 

Sepilok : Sepilok is located near Sandakan in Sabah, Malaysian, Borneo. It is one of the world's most famous wildlife conservation destinations. It is home to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre which was established in 1964 as the world's first official sanctuary for orphaned and injured orangutans and the nearby Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. These centers rescue, rehabilitate and help endangered animals return to the wild. Visitors can watch semi wild orangutans come to the feeding platforms for milk and bananas during the daily feeding sessions at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Visitors can also see young orangutans learning important climbing and social skills in a safe outdoor nursery before they are released into the forest.  

 

Bako National Park : Bako National Park is the oldest and one of the most famous national parks in Sarawak. It is located about 37 km from Kuching and covers an area of 27 square kilometers. Even though, it is small but the park has seven different ecosystems, including mangrove forests, heath forests, beaches, cliffs, and areas with unique carnivorous pitcher plants. The park is well known for its amazing wildlife. Visitors can see Borneo's endemic proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, silver-leafed langurs, Bornean bearded pigs, monitor lizards, flying lemurs, and even slow lorises during night walks. There are many fun activities for visitors to enjoy. Visitors can hike along 16 color coded jungle trails that pass through forests, freshwater streams, small waterfalls and beautiful cliff viewpoints. Some trails also lead to quiet sandy beaches. Visitors can take a boat trip to see Bako's famous wave shaped sandstone sea stack rising from the sea. Wildlife watching is one of the main attractions. Visitors can look for the rare proboscis monkeys, watch Bornean bearded pigs near the park headquarters and beaches, and spot many birds and reptiles. At night, visitors can join a night walk to see sleeping birds, mousedeer, vipers, glowing insects and other nocturnal animals.

 

 

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