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Borneo Rainforest & Wildlife Safari

The pristine rainforests of northern Borneo provide the backdrop for this exciting wildlife photography adventure, taking in the rich biodiversities of Danum Valley and the Kinabatangan Wetlands. Our tour centers on Borneo’s unique and endangered wildlife - wild orang-utan, forest elephants, proboscis monkeys and other primates, as well as the Island’s vibrant and plentiful birds and amphibians. We will trek into Borneo’s wildlife-rich interior and explore the jungle canopy along 100’ high walkways. By boat we traverse the mighty Kinabatangan River and at night seek out elusive nocturnal mammals and colourful amphibians. There is also an opportunity to get close to orang-utans at the Sepilok Sanctuary - perfect for portraits of the species’ expressive faces. A real rainforest adventure.

Highlights

  • Explore Borneo’s pristine tropical rainforests
  • Photograph wild orang-utan and other endangered species
  • Includes Danum Valley & Kinabatangan wetlands and river system
  • Trekking, boat and night time excursions
  • Experienced, English-speaking nature guide
  • Professional photographic tuition
  • Superior lodges and accommodation
  • Fantastic value

  • Description

    The pristine rainforests of northern Borneo provide photographers with rich and colourful biodiversity and some of the most spectacular wildlife imagery on the planet. Quite simply, it is a nature photographer’s paradise.

    After an internal transfer, your jungle wildlife adventure begins in Danum Valley. Covering 43 sq. km, the Danum Valley Conservation Area has an isolated beauty all of its own. From the viewpoints along the treetop canopy, dense jungle foliage and dramatic mountains stretch for miles on every side and it is easy to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The area is known for its huge variety of mammals, birds and other wildlife. It’s possible to spot orang-utans, wild cats, macaques, gibbons, red leaf monkeys, pygmy elephants and, if you are very, very lucky, the rare clouded leopard. Over the course of the next four days, we will explore a number of jungle trails, and the canopy walkway is a great way to experience life in the treetops where much of the wildlife is found.

    After dark, there is an opportunity to head out in open-top 4WD safari vehicles on a night safari. Using a powerful spotlight our guide will point out insects, birds and mammals in the trees and shrubs lining the road. There is a chance of spotting sambar deer, giant squirrels, nesting orang-utans and sleeping proboscis monkeys and other primates, as well as some birds.

    From Danum Valley we transfer to the Kinabatangan wetlands for the next four days of our adventure. Home to the richest concentration of wildlife in Borneo, including ten species of primate, the Kinabatangan Wetlands is an important conservation area for a large number of animals. Centered on the mighty Kinabatangan River, the region is home to orang-utans, clouded leopards, Asian forest elephants, civet cats, otters, and hundreds of species of birds. We explore the area along the river on specialist boats taking occasional treks inland. Again, there are opportunities for night safaris, along the river.

    Our photographic adventure ends with a visit to the Gomantong Caves, the largest cave system in Sabah, home to over one million swiftlets. The swiftlets’ neighbours are bats, more than a million of them, living above an enormous guano pile. The sighting of bats, swiftlets, birds and butterflies is virtually guaranteed, with the occasional bonus of small mammals, including orang-utans. From the Caves we head to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary where, positioned at the feeding station, you will have a chance to watch and photograph at close quarters the behaviour and variety of facial expressions of this most human-like great ape.

    After a final group dinner, an opportunity to share stories and photographs, the following morning we transfer back to Kota Kinabalu airport in time to catch your return flight home.

    itenary

    Itinerary

    This safari runs between Friday 17th May and Sunday 26th May 2013, from Kota Kinabalu, Borneo.

    • Day 1: Met at Kota Kinabalu airport. Transfer to hotel. (D)
    • Day 2: Internal air transfer to Lahad Datu and onward road transfer to Danum Valley. Afternoon exploring the rainforest with your cameras. (BLD)
    • Day 3: Full day photographing Danum Valley rainforest, including wild orang-utan and other wildlife. Optional night excursion to photograph nocturnal mammals and amphibians. (BLD)
    • Day 4: Full day photographing Danum Valley rainforest, including wild orang-utan and other wildlife. Optional night excursion to photograph nocturnal mammals and amphibians. (BLD)
    • Day 5: Morning photographing Danum Valley. Afternoon transfer to Sukau village on the Kinabatangan River. (BLD)
    • Day 6: Full day photographing the vast wetlands of Kinabatangan from our specialist boat and on foot, including Forest elephant, wild orang-utans, primates and birds. Nighttime river safari to photograph nocturnal wildlife. (BLD)
    • Day 7: Full day photographing the vast wetlands of Kinabatangan from our specialist boat and on foot, including Forest elephant, wild orang-utans, primates and birds. Nighttime river safari to photograph nocturnal wildlife. (BLD)
    • Day 8: Full day photographing the vast wetlands of Kinabatangan from our specialist boat and on foot, including forest elephants, wild orang-utans, primates and birds. Nighttime river safari to photograph nocturnal wildlife. (BLD)
    • Day 9: Morning photographing the Gomantong Cave system. Afternoon photographing at the Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary followed by a canopy walk to photograph the rainforest from a 30’ high vantage point. (BLD)
    • Day 10: Transfer to airport for return flight to Kota Kinabalu. (B)
    Borneo Rainforest & Wildlife

    £2,195.00 per person

    Price includes: All internal air and land transfers, accommodation (twin share), all meals as described, activities and entrance fees as stated, services of English-speaking nature guide, photographic tuition.

    Price excludes: International flight (to/from Kota Kinabalu), all beverages, Visa fees (if applicable), insurance and items of a personal nature.

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    Additional Information

    Location:
    Sabah, Borneo

    Max Group Size:
    8

    Duration:
    10 days

    Safari Leader:
    Chris Weston and Cede Prudente

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