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Borneo

Sabah, Borneo with the Family: Sun, Sand and Orangutans

Itinerary
  • Itinerary:
    Sepilok - Kinabatangan River - Tabin National Park - Kota Kinabalu Beach
  • Duration:
    10 days / 9 nights (flexible)
  • Price:
    From £ 2,475.- per adult (excluding flights)
  • From £ 2,049 - per child (up to 11 years)
Go in search of the famous orangutan, sail along the Kinabatangan River and take in the magnificent jungle views. Just in case you still haven’t seen enough wildlife by this point, you’ll venture through the Tabin National Park trying to spot elephants and a whole catalogue of animals! Then it’s time to take it easy and relax with your family on a dreamy, golden sand beach.

This itinerary has been put together based on the best weather for the summer school holidays. This trip can be easily combined with a two night stopover in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. If you have time you could also visit the neighbouring Borneo state of Sarawak. Your Travel Specialist can offer suggestions,

Days 1 & 2 – Arrival in Sepilok

After a long flight, your family is sure to want to take it easy. You’ll be spending a couple of days at a comfortable resort surrounded by nature, in Sepilok. You can acclimatise, or if you’re feeling active you can walk through the gardens and check out the flora and fauna. The kids are sure to be entranced by the sounds and sights of the surrounding jungle.

Day 3 – Orangutans, river cruise & jungle lodge

Take the kids into Borneo’s wilderness. After breakfast you’ll visit the world famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, which is home to orangutans who have been orphaned by deforestation and poachers, and are now preparing for independent life in the wild.

Then together with a local guide you’ll leave the mainland and take a boat trip deep into the jungle on Borneo’s longest river, the Kinabatangan. Keep your eyes peeled for colourful birds and wildlife as you go. Your destination, and your base for the next 2 nights is a jungle lodge located deep in the forest. Later this afternoon you’ll watch the animals come to life as the sun goes down on a wildlife cruise. In the evening you’ll head back to your lodge for dinner and fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle.

These experiences are suitable for children of all ages

Day 4 – Wildlife spotting along the Kinabatangan

This morning you’ll be woken by the sounds of monkeys shrieking in the distance and birds flying overhead. You’ll have an early start as you set out on your first boat trip of the day where you’ll watch monkeys, lizards, crocodiles and (hopefully) elephants awaken along the waterfront. After your early morning cruise, you’ll sail back to the lodge for breakfast. The afternoon is free for you to relax at the lodge or take a walk around the area, before taking another boat trip later in the day to watch even more wildlife as the sun sets.

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