Danum Valley wildlife safari | Borneo
📍 Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
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See them in the wild
Habitat restoration
Community support
Conservation research
From
Duration4 days
FitnessModerate
Cancellation70% refundable 16 days before start time
🚗On-demand departure
🎨Free trip design
⏰<4h response
🏅Conservation Charity
Overview
wildlife highlights
Orangutan
Why you'll love it
🔹 A biodiversity hotspot
The jungle of Borneo is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. For many visitors, the island's lush rainforests and rich wildlife are the biggest draw, and they frequently serve as a backdrop in David Attenborough's documentaries. It's one of the few places where one can still see orangutans in the wild. But conservation in Borneo is not just a story for TV, it's lived daily, shaped by complex social and economic realities.
🔹 Learn about Conservation on the ground
Palm oil plantations are often portrayed as the primary cause of deforestation and biodiversity loss. While they do play a role, the picture is far more complex. Conservation in Borneo requires a nuanced understanding that balances human needs with environmental protection. That's why we work with local NGOs and guides who are conservationists and ecologists. We work together to expose pangolin trafficking, and the tours are also great opportunities to monitor wildlife in the jungles.With our Borneo itinerary, we endeavour to show you not only the incredible wildlife on this land, but also to unpack how conservation is practised in an Asian context.
What you will be doing
Day 1: Arrival
Registration and transfer to Danum Valley. After a welcoming briefing, we will have a guided evening walk around the vicinity (Night drive upon request)
Day 2: Wildlife safari
Morning walk where we will trek to a waterfall following the nature trail and Orchid Trail. Finish the day with a night drive
Day 3: Wildlife safari
Optional morning walk before we visit the Old Burial Site/Coffin Trail. End the day with a night walk/drive
Day 4: Departure
Free time and time to say goodbye
Things to know
AccessibilityChildren friendly
Fitness levelModerate
Tour languageEnglish
Licence requiredNone
- The trip is all inclusive apart from flights and drinks.
- Check with your government guidelines on vaccine requirements.Please note that some vaccines can take several months to complete the course.
- We recommend you take your own travel insurance in case of flight cancellations or other unexpected events
- You will need to be reasonably fit as the climate can be humid, and some of the trails can become muddy after rain, and there will also be uphill hikes
- Bring comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- As this trip is booking on-demand, we will do our best to accommodate additional requirements. Please let us know in the booking form. If you like several of the trips in Borneo, please let us know as some can be combined into one longer itinerary.
- Bring your own medication.
- It is best to bring your own torchlight and binoculars. You can borrow from us without charge.
- You can hand wash your laundry at Tawau Hills Park but the weather here is damp so it will take time to dry
- Modest yet comfortable accommodations with bunk beds are provided by the conservation Area DVCA. Electricity is available from 7:00-23:00. Hot shower not available. There are two separate buildings for men and women with a common bathroom for each building. Kitchen is equipped with gas and stove and cooking utensils are available for renting.
Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Included
- Tour transport
- Pick up and drop off transport
- Meals
- All activities
- Accommodations
- Tour guide
❌ Not included
- Flights
- Gratuities
Where we'll meet
Meet up/Pick up location: Your hotel in Sabah
Instruction: We will pick you up from your hotel or the airport
ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.