Hidden amongst a veritable treasure trove of tropical plants and grasses, hug trees and spectacular orchids in bloom, the quaint bungalows of the Sepilok Nature Resort are within walking distance of the world-famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, precious home of the last wild Orang-Utans of Northern Borneo.

Combining rich traditional style with contemporary luxury, Sepilok Nature Resort is the ideal starting point for most other wildlife land destinations in Sabah such as the fauna rich Kinabatangan River and the surrounding Sukau area.

Sepilok Nature Resort also offers the perfect setting for relaxing after a long plane trip, before continuing on a diving holiday to Lankayan.

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Mount Kinabalu at 4,095m, is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. It was formed one and a half million years ago - an infant compared to other mountains. Kinabalu is home to over 400 different types of fern and 1500 different orchids. There are more species of pitcher plants on Kinabalu than any where else in the world.

The first recorded ascent of Kinabalu was made by Hugh Low, then a colonial official in Borneo, in 1851. The highest peak is named after him, although it was not discovered by him (it was John Whitehead who discovered Low’s Peak in 1888). Low and his party took 15 days just to reach the base of Kinabalu. Nowadays it can be climbed in 2 days.

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The island of Borneo boasts some of the world’s most bizarre and beautiful wildlife: from gliding mammals and reptiles, fishing cats and bearded pigs, to the almost-human orang-utan. This tour takes you to the famous Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre, before heading into the rainforest up the Kinabatangan River, which begins in the mountainous centre of Sabah and snakes down through the forest to Sandakan Bay, leaving oxbow lakes in its wake as it changes course over the years. The lower reaches of this river hold amazingly rich bird life, as well as orang-utans, elephants and Borneo’s unique proboscis monkeys.

The Sukau Rainforest Lodge is an award-winning jungle resort built on stilts using traditional architecture. Great pains were taken to minimize its impact on the rainforest environment. River tours from the resort use boats with quiet electric motors for a more intimate wildlife experience.

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Mount Kinabalu at 4095m, is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. It was formed one and a half million years ago - an infant compared to other mountains. Kinabalu is home to over 400 different types of fern and 1500 different orchids. There are more species of pitcher plants on Kinabalu than any where else in the world.

The first recorded ascent of Kinabalu was made by Hugh Low, then a colonial official in Borneo, in 1851. The highest peak is named after him, although it was not discovered by him (it was John Whitehead who discovered Low’s Peak in 1888). Low and his party took 15 days just to reach the base of Kinabalu. Nowadays it can be climbed in 2 days.

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The three most important destinations in Eastern Sabah in one package: Sepilok Orang Utan Centre, Turtle Island and the Kinabatangan wildlife experience. Your opportunity to get up close to some of Borneo’s most charismatic wildlife.

Day 01 / Arrive Sandakan
Upon arrival in Sandakan, transfer to Sabah Hotel (formerly Renaissance Sandakan). Free at own leisure. Overnight Sabah Hotel.

Day 02 / Sandakan - Selingan Turtle Island
In the morning, transfer to the jetty for an hour’s trip by speedboat to Selingan Turtle Island. Check in at one of the chalets on the island and have lunch at the restaurant. The afternoon is free for relaxing, birdwatching or for snorkeling. In the evening, a Park Ranger will escort you to watch one of the green turtles that have come ashore to lay their eggs. Overnight at the Park Chalets. (B/L/D)

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A fantasic opportunity to experience two of the most well known rainforest areas in Borneo - the Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Danum Valley Conservation Area.

Here are some of the best rainforest areas left with a wide range of wildlife and tropical life to be seen.

Tabin was declared a wildlife reserve because of the large numbers of wildlife and birds inhabiting its jungle, many of which are endemic and endangered species. The three largest land mammals of Sabah: Asian Elephant, Sumatran Rhino and the “tembadau” or wild buffalo are found within the forests of Tabin. It is no wonder that Tabin is heralded as one of the finest wildlife viewing area in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

Borneo Rainforest Lodge, located in a magnificent jungle setting beside the Danum River, is in the heart of the Danum Valley Conservation Area. One of the last undisturbed forests of Borneo, and one of the last real opportunities to learn about the richness of the rainforest.

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“The Maliau Basin is one of the most spectacular and pristine natural features in Malaysia, and indeed, Southeast Asia.”

The Maliau Basin is one of the most spectacular and pristine natural features in Malaysia, and indeed, Southeast Asia. The Maliau Basin is almost unvisited and completely uninhabited by man. It is located in south-central Sabah, about 40km north of the Indonesian border at between 116° 40′ - 117° 2′ and 4° 40′ 4° 50′ N.

While all of this region is rugged, remote and forested, the Maliau Basin is distinguished by its steep slopes up to 1,500m in height, making it insurmountable on foot from most directions. The size of the enclosed Basin is 390 sq. km with a maximum diameter of 25km. The highest point Mt. Lotung, on the north rim stands at 1900m. It is drained by a set of radiating tributaries of the Maliau River, one of which descends a series of waterfalls, known as the Maliau Falls.

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