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Jungle survival trainee kneeling in dense greenery, chopping or preparing materials with tools on the forest floor in Malaysia
Three hikers in jungle survival gear with backpacks posing on a trail through the Malaysian rainforest, outdoors adventure
Smiling jungle survival participant stirring food over an open fire in a forest clearing in Malaysia, wearing a dark T-shirt
Campfire blazing over logs beside a metal cooking pot during jungle survival training in Malaysia, close-up of the flames
Jungle survival trainee assembling a wooden trap tool with cord in a leafy Malaysian camp, wearing a green headscarf
Hands shaving and shaping a small strip with a knife on a green container during jungle survival in Malaysia
Jungle campsite in Kota Kinabalu: camper adjusting a green patterned headscarf and gear beside a wooden post
Jungle survival trainee kneeling in dense greenery, chopping or preparing materials with tools on the forest floor in Malaysia
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Jungle survival trainee kneeling in dense greenery, chopping or preparing materials with tools on the forest floor in Malaysia
Jungle survival trainee kneeling in dense greenery, chopping or preparing materials with tools on the forest floor in Malaysia
Three hikers in jungle survival gear with backpacks posing on a trail through the Malaysian rainforest, outdoors adventure
Smiling jungle survival participant stirring food over an open fire in a forest clearing in Malaysia, wearing a dark T-shirt
Campfire blazing over logs beside a metal cooking pot during jungle survival training in Malaysia, close-up of the flames
Jungle survival trainee kneeling in dense greenery, chopping or preparing materials with tools on the forest floor in Malaysia
Three hikers in jungle survival gear with backpacks posing on a trail through the Malaysian rainforest, outdoors adventure
Smiling jungle survival participant stirring food over an open fire in a forest clearing in Malaysia, wearing a dark T-shirt
Campfire blazing over logs beside a metal cooking pot during jungle survival training in Malaysia, close-up of the flames
Jungle survival trainee assembling a wooden trap tool with cord in a leafy Malaysian camp, wearing a green headscarf
Hands shaving and shaping a small strip with a knife on a green container during jungle survival in Malaysia
Jungle campsite in Kota Kinabalu: camper adjusting a green patterned headscarf and gear beside a wooden post
Forest valleys and low clouds under a blue sky, with thick tropical ridges in view ahead, Mt Kinabalu
Jungle river bend with a sandy bank, dense forested hills and a calm waterway near Kota Kinabalu, Borneo
Jungle cooking prep in Kota Kinabalu—hands arranging green leaves into bundles for wrapping and steaming
Danish inspects jungle plants with a hand in a Kota Kinabalu rainforest training session for survival skills
Campfire night in Kota Kinabalu rainforest, with travellers gathered around glowing flames at a jungle campsite
Machete work at a Kota Kinabalu jungle campsite, with a camper chopping or pounding on a wooden surface
Bamboo cooking in Kota Kinabalu rainforest campsite—a bamboo tube with a carved opening placed beside the cooking area
Ingredients for jungle cooking in Kota Kinabalu: pineapple, green herbs and root vegetables on a wooden prep board
Jungle meal in Kota Kinabalu camp: stir-fried noodles on banana leaves with fresh green vegetables
Survival skills in Kota Kinabalu: hands using a machete and knife to prepare jungle ingredients among rainforest plants
Campfire cooking in Kota Kinabalu rainforest with a pot over open flames as food simmers during jungle survival

2D1N Jungle Survival Skills & Camping

Swap comfort for a life-changing adventure in Borneo's jungle.
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Group size
Up to 12 guests
DURATION
2 days 1 night
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 12 guests
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Build a shelter, find food, master the Borneo jungle.
With this Jungle Survival Skills & Camping experience, you'll spend two days and one night learning from ex-poachers turned conservationists. They'll teach you how to build a shelter, find food, navigate the jungle, and understand this unique environment. This isn't some cushy tour; it's a hands-on chance to ditch the comforts of civilization and learn something truly valuable.Your guide are a team of ex-poachers who know the jungle like the back of their hands and take pride in being not just guides but also good friends to their guests. Plus, by employing poachers in the tourism industry, they're facilitating ground-up conservation and helping protect Borneo's unique ecosystem.What to expect:Private trip for a personalized experienceGet hands-on survival skill training from a knowledgeable instructor.Build your own shelter using the resources around you.Learn how to identify edible plants and find food sources.Develop navigation skills and gain confidence in the wild.Connect with a guide who has a unique perspective on the jungle and its conservation.Enjoy included meals, some featuring fresh ingredients sourced from the jungle.Receive your own machete, first-aid kit, and the invaluable expertise of your instructor.Important tips:Pack light and be prepared for a truly immersive experience – don't expect modern amenities.A good level of physical fitness is recommended for this adventure.

Experience highlights

Jungle survival trainee kneeling in dense greenery, chopping or preparing materials with tools on the forest floor in Malaysia
Learn rainforest secrets from experts
Forest valleys and low clouds under a blue sky, with thick tropical ridges in view ahead, Mt Kinabalu
Immerse in untouched Borneo jungle
Jungle survival trainee assembling a wooden trap tool with cord in a leafy Malaysian camp, wearing a green headscarf
Support sustainable tourism
Campfire blazing over logs beside a metal cooking pot during jungle survival training in Malaysia, close-up of the flames
Challenge yourself, gain new skills
Three hikers in jungle survival gear with backpacks posing on a trail through the Malaysian rainforest, outdoors adventure
Private trip, all essentials included

What You’ll be Doing

Day 1:

Trek through lush jungle and begin learning survival skills.

Day 2:

Bid your guide farewell and begin your journey back to Kota Kinabalu.
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What’s Included

Meals (part of the menu is what you'll find the jungle)
Machete
First aid kit
Jungle Instructor

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

Jungle campsite in Kota Kinabalu with a canvas tent and hammock strung between trees on a 2D1N survival trip

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Kota Kinabalu City Centre(Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia)
  • 08:30am

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

08:30AM on Day 1 - 10:30AM on Day 2

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.

What to Pack

  • 45 litres+ backpack
  • Basic first aid items (ibuprofen, bandaids, gauze, antiseptic)
  • Clothing (e.g. waterproof jacket, long trousers, long sleeve top as it gets cold at night, short sleeve top for the daytime)
  • Hat
  • Headlamp
  • Hiking shoes
  • Insect repellent
  • Long socks
  • Sandals
  • Sunscreen
  • Towels
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RM741.6
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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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