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Malaysia's Borneo, one of the most exciting destinations on Earth for the natural history enthusiast, conjures up an image of dense jungles and a wide array of strange and little-known creatures. With its combination of superb forests, incredible flora and fauna, and friendly people, Borneo does not disappoint.
Some of the oldest and most diverse forests on the planet are found on the fabled island of Borneo. These magnificent forests shelter and nurture one of the world's richest collections of wildlife and plants. Here, along with giant pitcher plants, rhododendrons, and a never-ending stream of butterflies, there is a stunning array of exotic birds, including pheasants and parakeets, hornbills and broadbills, cuckoos and kingfishers. The pristine forests of Sabah, with their enormous sentinel trees, are home to a number of fascinating primates such as the pot-bellied and comic-looking proboscis monkey, pig-tailed macaque, red-leaf monkey, Bornean gibbon and one of the most endearing animals on Earth, the gentle rainforest giant, the orangutan.
We'll visit Kinabalu National Park and Sepilok Rehabilitation Center, where we will observe the feeding of the orangutans. We'll take a marvelous boat trip along Sabah's longest river to our rainforest lodge, where we'll have nearly five days of unforgettable jungle rainforest experiences. Join us as we discover the wonderful wildlife of Borneo. |
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| FACTS: |
| • | 13-day trip |
| • | Maximum 16 participants |
| • | Start and finish in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo |
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| HIGHLIGHTS: |
| • | Spotting a rafflesia on the slopes of Mt. Kinabalu |
| • | Watching the orangutans at Sepilok Rehabilitation Center |
| • | Enjoying our accommdation at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge |
| • | Seeing a comic-looking proboscis monkey in an enormous sentinel trees |
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| ACTIVITY LEVEL: |
| • | Moderate: The trails that we use in our explorations of the parks and reserves are usually well marked and easy to follow. Please note however you can expect some hilly terrain and occasional slippery trails. Depending on how recently it has rained the trails anywhere could be muddy. Comfortable boots, with rugged soles, are recommended as light tennis-type shoes are not suitable for this trip. We recommend a trekking pole for extra stability and safety. You should also be able to get in and out of boats, with assistance. |
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| ACCOMMODATIONS: |
| Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort |
| Celyn Resort, Kinabalu National Park |
| Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Sepilok |
| Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley |
| Mabul Water Bungalow, Mabul Island |
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| ITINERARY IN BRIEF: |
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Arrive in Kota Kinabalu |
| Day 2 - 4: |
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Kinabalu National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) |
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Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre |
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Kinabatangan River, Ox-bow Lake |
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Gomantong Caves, Borneo Rainforest Lodge |
| Day 8 - 9: |
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Danum Valley Conservation Area |
| Day 10 - 11: |
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Mabul Island |
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Return to Kota Kinabalu |
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Depart Kota Kinabalu |
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 Geoff's interest in nature started when he was 13 as he used to wander through the woods and countryside near his Canada home, learning about nature first hand. Educated at the University of Guelph in Canada, he studied zoology and biological sciences. Recently retired, he worked for over 33 years with the Canadian Ministry of the Environment. In his spare time, he maintained an active personal life where he taught nature and pesticides courses at community colleges and has led hundreds of nature walks and trips. He is a widely published author in nature magazines and books, wrote regular nature columns for local newspapers, and worked as an interpretive guide in several national parks. Geoff's latest triumph is the recent publication of his second book "Antarctica First Journey," a resource guide for Antarctic travellers.
Over the years, various tributes have recognized his contributions to the protection of wildlife and wild places. He has travelled the world, visiting over 60 countries on all seven continents, where he has shared time with polar bears, Amazonian snakes and piranhas, observed the private lives of lions, avoided riots in Venezuela, hiked the Andes, camped with Pademelons, walked with penguins and canoed Ontario's northern lakes. He is now embarking on his second career as an expedition guide and interpretative leader, where he will build on his lifelong passion for nature, and where he has already led numerous trips to Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falklands, Svalbard, Russia & Alaska, Cuba and Borneo.
416-633-5666 / 1-800-387-1483
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