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3D2N Wildlife Spotting at Maliau Basin

Immerse in wild Borneo with expert ex-poachers.
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Group size
Up to 6 guests
DURATION
3 days 2 nights
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 6 guests
Unwind in pristine nature with L.O.S.T Borneo 🌿
This option is best suited for the wildlife enthusiasts who want to make the most of their trip by spending it all on wildlife spotting at the best place to do so in Maliau. This will include afternoon and night walks, as well as safari drives for wildlife spotting around the Maliau Basin Studies Centre. This does not include any trekking into the core protected area of Maliau Basin.

Experience highlights

What You’ll be Doing

Day 1:

Jungle arrival, nature gallery tour, night drive for Borneo wildlife exploration

Day 2:

Jungle hikes, canopy walk, wildlife spotting, and night trail at Maliau Basin Jungle hikes canopy walk wildlife spotting and night trail at Maliau Basin

Day 3:

Birdwatching walk, then drive to Kota Kinabalu with lunch in Keningau Town
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What’s Included

Return Hotel Transfers
Full Board Meals
Accommodation
Activities
Conservation Fee and Entrance Fee
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Who you’re supporting

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Community Champion

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Plastic Waste Warrior

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Leave No Trace Steward

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Wildlife Protector

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Low Carbon Hero

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Where You’ll Sleep

Additional Information

Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Anywhere in Kota Kinabalu(Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia)
  • 07:00am

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

07:00AM on Day 1 - 08:00PM on Day 3

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.
  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.

What to Pack

  • Binocular
  • Camera
  • Day pack
  • Extra Clothing (Long or Short Sleeve Shirt/T-shirt)
  • Hat
  • Headlamp
  • Hiking Boots/Shoes
  • Insect repellent
  • Long Socks
  • Long pants
  • Personal Medication
  • Sandal
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Trainers
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Meet your host

Danish Rayyan has spent over two decades guiding people through the incredible rainforests and rivers of Borneo. In 2011, he started his own small, thoughtful tour business after feeling that many tours were too rushed and didn’t give travellers enough time to really connect with the wild. Danish keeps his groups small, which means more flexibility and a chance to slow down and take it all in. He works closely with local communities—staying in village homestays and hiring local guides—so that the benefits of tourism are shared. He’s also mindful of the environment, always aiming to reduce impact and raise awareness. With Danish, it’s not just about seeing the rainforest, but understanding and respecting it too.
Experience: 15 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 55%
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