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Visit Borneo

  • Diving & snorkelling

    Simply grab your snorkelling gear and jump in to the warm turquoise waters awash with life! Coral reefs, turtles and brightly coloured fish can be seen all over the east coast. For keener divers, several islands off the east coast are considered amongst the world's best locations.

    Diving & snorkelling

  • Indigenous peoples

    The times of headhunting in Borneo are behind us now but even up until the 1960's this was common practice in the interior of the country. Today you can still visit the riverside tribal longhouses and enjoy a glass of rice wine with the elders of the village.

    Indigenous peoples

  • Orang-utan

    Critically endangered, orang-utan are now found on only two islands in the world, Borneo being one of them. There are three main areas where you can see these fantastic creatures: the Kinabatangan River, the Danum Valley and the Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

    Orang-utan

  • Trekking

    Climbing Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in Southeast Asia, is top of many people's list when they come to Borneo. The five day Headhunters Trail takes you through longhouses and forest camps. In Maliau Basin you can experience a unique Lost World rarely visited by anyone other than researchers. In Danum Valley you can explore the jungle on the look out for wildlife.

    Trekking

  • Wildlife

    Taking a boat through the jungles of Borneo gives you an amazing opportunity for a close-up view of pygmy elephants, proboscis monkey, crocodile and dozens of bird species, such as native hornbills. If you prefer to explore by land then you can trek through pristine rainforests on the look out for monkeys swinging through the trees - and of course there are orang-utan.

    Wildlife

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Accommodation in Borneo: Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

Kinabatangan River Lodge, Kinabatangan River
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Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

Kinabatangan River

The relaxed and friendly Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge has semi detached bungalows which are simply furnished but clean and comfortable. There are ensuite shower rooms with hot water and ceiling fans (no aircon). The windows can be left open as they are covered with mosquito netting and with the fan the rooms cool down nicely in the evenings.

The lodge has a TV room with good documentaries about Sabah's wildlife and a pleasant restaurant/lounge area. In addition there are walking trails from the back of the lodge that you can do independently or with your guide.

As well as the main dining area there are a couple of small, raised areas with tables and chairs where you can relax in the shade and enjoy the great views of the gardens or the river. The restaurant serves good buffet meals and you should advise us in advance if you have any specific dietary requirements.

The owner of the lodge is very keen to promote sustainable tourism and support the local people who depend on the river and wildlife for their income. Together with their lodge at Abai (closer to Sandakan) the owners pay a fair price to local fisherman for fresh water prawns and fish (which taste excellent!). Visitors staying at Abai or travelling by boat to Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge (KRL) by boat can get involved in the jointly run tree planting programme and in 2007 over £2,000 went to the village for this. Please let us know if you would like us to arrange for you to plant a tree on your trip. The Abai Homestay Development Fund receives a donation for every person stopping at Abai or KRL to upgrade the village facilities, buy school uniforms and books for the children and seeds for growing vegetables.

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