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Sandakan: Best Place in Borneo for Wildlife Safari
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Sandakan: Best Place in Borneo for Wildlife Safari
Borneo's wildlife haven, with wild orangutans, elephants and rescued sunbears
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Kota Kinabalu: The adventure capital of Malaysia
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Kota Kinabalu: The adventure capital of Malaysia
Adventure capital of Malaysia, gateway to iconic Mt Kinabalu and the oldest rainforests in the world
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Semporna: Sharks + Barracuda Tornado
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Semporna: Sharks + Barracuda Tornado
Gateway city to some of the best dive sites in the world, with hammerhead sharks and barracudas
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Kuching: Lost Tribes + Orangutans
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Kuching: Lost Tribes + Orangutans
Quirky cat city with intriguing tribal traditions, cool rainforest adventures and rescued Orangutans
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Mulu: Surreal Hike + Huge Caves
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Mulu: Surreal Hike + Huge Caves
Borneo's best kept secret with some of the world's largest caves, headhunters' trails and soaring Pinnacles
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Lahad Datu: 130M Year Old Rainforest
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Lahad Datu: 130M Year Old Rainforest
Gateway city to some of the wildest and oldest rainforests on earth
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Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu

Two hikers rest on a rocky ledge with trekking poles and orange caps, surrounded by steep cliffs near Kota Kinabalu — Mt Kinabalu
Two hikers in orange helmets stand on a cliff edge looking over layered mountain ranges above Kota Kinabalu — Mt Kinabalu
Three hikers wearing orange climbing helmets posing on a mountain viewpoint above the clouds from Kota Kinabalu on Mt Kinabalu
Hikers pose on rocky summit near a Kinabalu Park sign above Kota Kinabalu in cloudy weather — Mt Kinabalu
Helmed hikers walking across exposed granite ledges on a 2D1N Kinabalu via ferrata climb on Mt Kinabalu
Rugged granite summit stretches into misty valleys above the clouds during the 2D1N Kinabalu trek on Mt Kinabalu
Backpack hikers walking along a high ridge above the clouds during a via ferrata climb on Mt Kinabalu
Backpacker with a hiking backpack walking along a wooden boardwalk through lush rainforest toward Low’s Peak on Mt Kinabalu
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2D1N
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2D1N Kinabalu Climb | Summit & Walk the Torq (Via Ferrata)
“Unforgettable climb topnotch support breathtaking views ”
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Hikers trekking through mossy rainforest on the Kinabalu foothills near Mt Kinabalu, walking along a woodland trail
Hikers pause on a grassy lookout during a 1-day Kinabalu foothills jungle trek with River Junkie, Mt Kinabalu
Clouds drape a mountain above lush rainforest valleys near Kota Kinabalu on a clear day, Mt Kinabalu
Close-up of sliced creamy yellow fruit on a banana leaf at a Dusun village during lunch with jungle hills in view
Smiling group seated at a wooden veranda table eating together during a Dusun village lunch in Kota Kinabalu
Backpacker looking out over cloud-wrapped rainforest and mountains from a trail viewpoint on a Kinabalu foothills jungle trek, Mt Kinabalu
Travellers and a guide sit at a long table with bowls and drinks during a Dusun village lunch in Kota Kinabalu
Trekking through dense tropical forest on a Kinabalu foothills jungle trek near Kota Kinabalu
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11 hrs
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1 Day Kinabalu Foothills Jungle Trek + Dusun Village Lunch
“Amazing Borneo hike with knowledgeable friendly guide delicious local lunch ”
Sunset kayaking in Kota Kinabalu at golden hour, viewed from a kayak bow as another paddle boat cruises on calm water
Xtreme Paddlers guide posing beside a blue kayak on the beach in Kota Kinabalu at sunset twilight, nightfall
Xtreme Paddlers preparing blue kayaks at a beach base in Kota Kinabalu, with a thatched roof shed and safety gear
Kayaking in Malaysia at sunset from a wooden boat deck, paddles and lifejackets ready as crew waits for the water
Two people in kayaks with life vests lined up on grassy shore in Kota Kinabalu by Xtreme Paddlers before sunset
Xtreme Paddlers guide standing on a blue kayak as waves splash across choppy water near Kota Kinabalu, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Paddler in a kayak foreground with another kayak behind during sunset on the sea in Kota Kinabalu with Xtreme Paddlers
Smiling Xtreme Paddlers guide in a life jacket and sunglasses paddling a kayak across calm water near Kota Kinabalu, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
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3 hrs
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Sunset Kayaking in Kota Kinabalu
“Thanks for a unique experience and gorgeous sunset views”
Instant book
White-and-green bus parked by a lakeside road with mountains in the distance and a lookout gazebo near Kota Kinabalu
Wooden gate sign reading Welcome to Orchid Conservation Centre surrounded by plants and rustic fence posts in a garden
Person in blue jacket walking along a netted rope bridge over jungle canopy near Kota Kinabalu on a tour
Backpack hikers trekking along a lush rainforest path with zipline cables above near Kota Kinabalu today
Orangutan perched among dense green leaves in a rainforest near Kota Kinabalu, for orangutans viewing
Clouds drape a mountain above lush rainforest valleys near Kota Kinabalu on a clear day, Mt Kinabalu
Travellers in wide-brim hats carrying woven baskets through a lush hillside plantation, part of the Sandakan & Sepilok transfer
Orangutan feeding area in Sepilok where a mother and baby swing from branches, seen during the shuttle from Kota Kinabalu, orangutans
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13 hrs
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Daily Shuttle Bus from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan & Sepilok
“River Junkie crew were very thoughtful”
Kayaks waiting on a sandy shore at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park near Kota Kinabalu on a Hidden Coves paddle with Xtreme Paddlers
Choppy-water kayak with life-jacketed Xtreme Paddlers guide waving from a blue kayak near Kota Kinabalu, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Smiling Xtreme Paddlers guide in a life jacket and sunglasses paddling a kayak across calm water near Kota Kinabalu, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Kayaks in bright colours lined on a sandy beach at Kota Kinabalu for a kayak to hidden coves in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Kayaks beached along a narrow mangrove shoreline in Malaysia, as paddlers gather along the water’s edge in overcast light
Kayaks lined up on a sandy beach in Malaysia, with people wading and standing in the shallows under blue sky
Paddlers in orange life jackets kayak on open water off Malaysia, with two bright kayaks moving past a green coastline
Kayaking in Malaysia in calm open water at dusk, two orange kayaks with paddlers against a cloudy horizon
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4.8 (16)
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7 hrs
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Kayak to Hidden Coves | Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Private trip
Woman in a swimsuit leaning on a catamaran rail as the sun sets over the water near Kota Kinabalu
Catamaran sail across the water off Kota Kinabalu, a passenger resting under the cream sail canopy — Mawali Sailing
Benches and pillows in a Mawali catamaran salon in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, with a round table, TV and sea-view windows
Seafood and watermelon appetisers with champagne glasses served on the wooden deck of a catamaran cruise off Kota Kinabalu
Woman smiling on deck as the sun sets over open water during a 3-hour private sunset yacht sail from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Cosy sailing on a catamaran from Kota Kinabalu, with a person on deck watching the waves under the sail rigging
Sun setting over calm sea with a yacht railing in the foreground during a private sunset sail from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Silhouette of sails and rigging against the setting sun over the sea during a private sunset yacht sail from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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4.9 (18)
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3 hrs
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3-Hr Private Sunset Yacht Sail from KK: Swim & Snorkel
Private trip
Travellers lounging under the sail canopy on SY Mawali catamaran while cruising from Kota Kinabalu
Mawali catamaran lounge in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, with cushioned seating, a dining table and books for relaxing between stops
White sailing yacht under full sail on open water with forested hills behind on a 3-hour private sunset sail from Kota Kinabalu
Travellers paddleboarding on calm water near a green shoreline from a Kota Kinabalu area sea cruise
Woman in a swimsuit leaning on a catamaran rail as the sun sets over the water near Kota Kinabalu
Traveller relaxing on the deck of Mawali catamaran in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, under sail cover with open sea ahead
Woman stand-up paddleboarding on open water from a catamaran near Kota Kinabalu in the late evening light
Seafood and watermelon appetisers with champagne glasses served on the wooden deck of a catamaran cruise off Kota Kinabalu
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4 hrs
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Sail Kota Kinabalu's Islands on a Beautiful Catamaran
“The snorkelling was so fun and we saw so many fish”
Silhouetted visitors paddle on stand-up boards at sunset near Kota Kinabalu, holding long paddles over calm water
Paddleboarder with Xtreme Paddlers at sunrise over Tanjung Aru beach in calm water, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Three paddleboarders cruise over clear turquoise water near Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, on an early-morning SUP
Paddleboarders stand in the shallows with bright boards and paddles on a wide sandy beach near Kota Kinabalu
Kayaking in Malaysia at golden hour, two paddlers in kayaks grin with lifejackets on and paddles across the sea
Top-down view of an SUP paddler gliding on dark ocean water at Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu during sunrise
Xtreme Paddlers guide silhouetted on a stand-up paddleboard watching the sunset over Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Cloudy-day paddleboarding with Xtreme Paddlers at Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, three riders posing on SUPs on open water
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1.5 hrs
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Sunrise & Sunset Paddleboarding at Tanjung Aru
“Watching the sunset from out on the water is breathtaking”
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Things to Do in Sandakan

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Sukau Greenview Lodge room with neatly made beds and patterned throws, part of the Kinabatangan River 4D3N safari
Teal wooden cabin terrace at Sukau Greenview Lodge near Sandakan for wildlife lovers on the Kinabatangan River
Neatly made hotel bed with two folded towel swans on the white duvet in a warmly lit room, Malaysia stay
Sukau Greenview Lodge wooden deck and covered dining area in the rainforest, set along the Kinabatangan River
Sukau Greenview Lodge riverside cabins on stilts with red roofs and a covered walkway by the Kinabatangan River
Simple lodge room at Sukau Greenview Lodge with two blue beds, curtains, and grey storage lockers for safari guests on the Kinabatangan River
Simple lodge bedroom with two low beds, dark wood floor, and windows with curtains at Sukau Greenview Lodge
Sukau Greenview Lodge guest room with four neatly made beds and towels, a simple stay for river wildlife lovers on the Kinabatangan River
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4.8 (644)
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3D2N
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3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari with Night Cruise & Jungle Trek
“Our guide made the whole experience a million times better! Food also very good”
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Made-up bedroom at Sukau Greenview Lodge with a wall air conditioner for a 2D1N Kinabatangan River safari stay, Kinabatangan River
Two twin beds in a simple room at Sukau Greenview Lodge, ready for the 2D1N Kinabatangan River safari experience, Kinabatangan River
Sukau Greenview Lodge twin and triple beds made up with towels in a simple guest room, Sandakan, Sabah, Borneo
Open river boat with travellers in jackets on a wildlife safari for sightings from Sukau Greenview Lodge on the Kinabatangan River
Towels neatly folded on a made bed inside Sukau Greenview Lodge room, a cosy stay for Kinabatangan River wildlife lovers
Lodge room with neatly made bed, desk console and curtains at Sukau Greenview Lodge near Sandakan for stays on the Kinabatangan River
Wild monkey perched in a rainforest tree canopy during a Kinabatangan River safari with Sukau Greenview Lodge
Sukau Greenview Lodge cabins among jungle trees, a simple base for wildlife lovers on a Kinabatangan River safari
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2D1N
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2D1N Kinabatangan River Safari at Great-Value B&B
“Being out in the Jungle and seeing the wildlife was fascinating”
Stilted wooden cabin lodge by calm water in Malaysia, with a gabled main house and dense jungle behind
Rustic wooden lodge bedroom with a four-poster bed under a sheer canopy, warm light through window panels in Malaysia
Wooden Malaysian wildlife lodge cabins on stilts, with rail-front balconies facing dense rainforest trees in the background
Wooded path leading to raised buildings at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, set within lush rainforest
Open-air dining terrace with wooden tables and chairs in a Malaysian rainforest lodge, framed by lush green trees
Wooden cabin bedroom with large pane windows, gauzy curtains and a double bed, overlooking surrounding forest from inside in Malaysia
Two twin beds in a curtained dorm-style cabin facing a central window, timber walls and soft bedside lighting
Four-poster bed with gauzy curtains in a timber cabin bedroom at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, Sandakan
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3D2N
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3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari | Scenic Waterfront Resort
“The place is super clean and the food was some of the best we had ”
Canopied bed with gauzy curtains in a wooden room at Scenic Riverside Resort, with windows opening to the Kinabatangan River
Four-poster bed with gauzy curtains in a timber cabin bedroom at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, Sandakan
Two twin beds in a curtained dorm-style cabin facing a central window, timber walls and soft bedside lighting
Stilted wooden cabin lodge by calm water in Malaysia, with a gabled main house and dense jungle behind
Stilt lodges and cabins by the water at Sukau Bilit Resort, surrounded by rainforest on a 3D2N Borneo wildlife combo — Kinabatangan River
Mosquito-net bed with draped curtains inside a timber cabin with warm light at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, Sandakan
Rustic wooden lodge bedroom with a four-poster bed under a sheer canopy, warm light through window panels in Malaysia
Stilt cabins line the riverbank as water splashes in front at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, Sandakan, on the Kinabatangan River
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2D1N
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2D1N Kinabatangan River Safari @ Scenic Riverside Resort
“I had a great stay and definitely would return again”
Small group in camouflage on a riverboat as a guide briefs them beside the banks of the Kinabatangan River
Travellers watching the misty river from a deck on a Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort safari boat on the Kinabatangan River
Moored safari boat at the riverbank during a Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort trip on the Kinabatangan River
Orangutans in dense foliage during a wildlife-spotting safari with Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort on the Kinabatangan River
Stilt lodges and cabins by the water at Sukau Bilit Resort, surrounded by rainforest on a 3D2N Borneo wildlife combo — Kinabatangan River
Motorboats moored along the river in Sandakan for the 3D2N Borneo Wildlife Combo with Borneo Natural guides — Kinabatangan River
Wooden boardwalk through lush rainforest to reception at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort near the Kinabatangan River
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4.5 (227)
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4 hrs
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1 Day Kinabatangan River Safari
“Greetings to Fredoline Uning he and his Collegue helpfull and cute”
Orangutan resting in rainforest foliage on a tree branch during a Beluran safari with conservationists, Sandakan
Spotted wild cat stepping onto a forest floor at night during the Quieter Deramakot route safari in Sandakan
Rustic safari cabin interior with two beds, ceiling fan and large windows, part of a 3-night wildlife stay in Sandakan
Shavez speaking at a conservation talk to a seated group in Sandakan, with projector screen and audience heads in the foreground
Crested hornbill perched on a rainforest branch above leafy understorey during the 3D2N Beluran Safari conservation trip in Sandakan
Spotted wildlife mammal emerging from dry grass and scrub on a jungle safari route near Sandakan
Guests on a dirt road photographing wildlife from an open safari truck during the Beluran safari, Sandakan
Orangutan hanging from tree branches in a lush rainforest canopy during a conservation safari in Sandakan
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3D2N
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3D2N Beluran Safari with Conservationists | Quieter Deramakot Route
“True and proper eco-tourism at its finest”
Traveller relaxing on a wooden jungle lodge porch among trees during a 2D1N KOPEL Kinabatangan stay, Kinabatangan River
KOPEL Kinabatangan jungle lodge guestroom with twin beds for a 2D1N safari on the Kinabatangan River
KOPEL Kinabatangan wooden cabin with two hammocks and bedding for a 2D1N safari on the Kinabatangan River
Orangutan perched among rainforest branches above the Kinabatangan jungle near Sandakan, a highlight for orangutans
KOPEL Kinabatangan homestay bedroom in Sandakan for Kinabatangan River safari guests, with four single beds and ceiling fan
Orange-roofed wooden lodge on stilts beside a calm pond, part of a Jungle Lodge stay for a river safari on the Kinabatangan River
KOPEL Kinabatangan homestay room in Sandakan with twin beds, a bunk bed, and a wooden table with kettle for a Kinabatangan River safari
Brown wooden lookout platform with steps and lattice walls in the forest during KOPEL Kinabatangan’s river safari, Kinabatangan River
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2D1N
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2D1N Kinabatangan River Safari at Jungle Lodge | Away from Crowds
“Ethical and sustainable tourism is clearly a top priority”
Leopard-like wild cat with rosette markings and perked ears in tall grass, alert in Kinabatangan River
Clean timber lodge bedroom with three beds and folded towels at Sukau Greenview Lodge in the Kinabatangan area
Sunlit double bed with grey curtains in Sukau Greenview Lodge, simple comfort between river-spotting days on Kinabatangan River
Travellers waving from a safari boat with life jackets on a river cruise with Sukau Greenview Lodge on the Kinabatangan River
Yawning orangutan in the lush greenery of Deramakot Forest Reserve near Kota Kinabalu, orangutans
Wild spotted cat peering through dense leaves in Deramakot Forest Reserve near Kota Kinabalu, crouched on the forest floor
Back view of passengers seated on a wildlife safari boat with binoculars, facing a mangrove-lined bend on Kinabatangan River
Spotted wild cat perched among tree roots and bushes during a wildlife safari near Sandakan, Sabah jungle forests
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4D3N
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4D3N Deramakot & Kinabatangan River | Borneo's Best Wildlife
“Amazing wildlife expert guides unforgettable adventure”
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