Sabah’s longest river is home to an impressive array of wildlife and is a real highlight of any trip to Borneo.
A small boat will navigate you through the peaceful jungle backwaters and smaller river tributaries.
Along the banks, thick green rainforest provides a home for macaques, monitor lizards, elephants and, most famously, the proboscis monkey, with his unique colouring, large nose and harem of wives. Late afternoon is a great time to watch the monkeys as they jump from one side of the bank to the other in front of your boat.
The river is also a paradise for birdwatchers with a huge variety of species, including rhinoceros hornbills, crested serpent eagles and blue-banded kingfishers.
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Pygmy elephant, Kinabatangan River, Malaysian Borneo
Our expert guides to exploring Kinabatangan River
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Kinabatangan River, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Kinabatangan River at its best.
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Kinabatangan river cruises ![Boat trip on the Kinabatangan River, Malaysian Borneo]()
Kinabatangan river cruises
Kinabatangan river cruises
A Kinabatangan river cruise is a real highlight of any Audley tailor-made trip to Borneo. You will have a good opportunity of seeing some of the best wildlife in Southeast Asia.
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What to see in Borneo: our highlights guide ![Proboscis monkeys, Sandakan, Borneo]()
What to see in Borneo: our highlights guide
What to see in Borneo: our highlights guide
This guide features recommendations for things to do in Borneo. It focuses on the states of Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo, which offer a lot of variety in a smaller radius than Indonesian Borneo.
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Borneo family holidays ![Elephants on the Kinabatangan River, Malaysian Borneo]()
Borneo family holidays
Borneo family holidays
Borneo specialist Sophie explains why Malaysian Borneo is a great family holiday destination. She recommends engaging ways to spot wildlife, experience tribal cultures and have jungle adventures.
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Honeymoons in Borneo ![Lankayan Island, Malaysian Borneo]()
Honeymoons in Borneo
Honeymoons in Borneo
Plan your perfect honeymoon to Borneo with Audley. Discover some of the best properties, places and wildlife on offer and how we can make your honeymoon in Borneo extra special.
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Seeing orangutan in Borneo: Malaysia or Indonesia? ![Baby orangutan at the Sanctuary]()
Seeing orangutan in Borneo: Malaysia or Indonesia?
Seeing orangutan in Borneo: Malaysia or Indonesia?
Although Borneo is the place to see orangutans in the wild, its political separation as part Malaysia, part Indonesia does leave you with choices for where to plan your orangutan-spotting trip. Our expert Sophie helps you decide: Indonesian or Malaysian Borneo?
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