Best Places to Spot Orangutans in the Wild [2024]

130-million year old rainforest, home to orangutans, elephants, clouded leopards, and hornbills

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Danum Valley Experiences

130-million year old rainforest, home to orangutans, elephants, clouded leopards, and hornbills

To optimise your chance to see wildlife, you should go in the dry season which is end of March to October.

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To optimise your chance to see wildlife, you should go in the dry season which is end of March to October. 

You will want to go on a guided trip over 3 or 4 days to maximise the possibility of spotting wildlife.

 You will want to go on a guided trip over 3 or 4 days to maximise the possibility of spotting wildlife. 

Danum Valley is best for people that love being out in nature and discovering various interesting environments.

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Danum Valley is best for people that love being out in nature and discovering various interesting environments. 

Visiting Danum Valley provides an opportunity to explore untouched rainforests, encounter diverse wildlife, and experience the wonders of pristine nature in Borneo.

Visiting Danum Valley provides an opportunity to explore untouched rainforests, encounter diverse wildlife, and experience the wonders of pristine nature in Borneo.

<ul><li>Make sure to bring binoculars to help you spot wildlife as many of them will be hanging out high up in the trees. </li><li>Be prepared that you might not see very much of wildlife as they are quite well hidden in the trees and bushes </li></ul>

Make sure to bring binoculars to help you spot wildlife as many of them will be hanging out high up in the trees. Be prepared that you might not see very much of wildlife as they are quite well hidden in the trees and bushes 

Amazing experience in the Danum Valley, our guide Danny was incredibly knowledgeable and it was a privilege to be able to visit the untouched rainforest. The work and conservation that has been put into the area is spectacular. A must do when in Borneo.

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Amazing experience in the Danum Valley, our guide Danny was incredibly knowledgeable and it was a privilege to be able to visit the untouched rainforest. The work and conservation that has been put into the area is spectacular. A must do when in Borneo. 

Rory and his crew are your ticket to Sabah's wildest adventures. From scaling Mount Kinabalu to plunging into Sipadan's depths, they're the adrenaline experts who know all the best adventure spots. Expect reliable service, top-notch guides who put your safety first, and the kind of thrills you'll brag about for years.

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Rory and his crew are your ticket to Sabah's wildest adventures. From scaling Mount Kinabalu to plunging into Sipadan's depths, they're the adrenaline experts who know all the best adventure spots.  Expect reliable service, top-notch guides who put your safety first, and the kind of thrills you'll brag about for years.

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