Home to the world’s oldest pristine rainforest, giant caves, and unique and abundant wildlife, Borneo is one of the best destinations for a wildlife safari in Asia. Some of the best spots for watching wildlife on the island are located in the state of Sabah: Kinabatangan River, Danum Valley and Deramakot Forest Reserve. Whether you dream of seeing Orangutans, Pygmy elephants, flying frogs or the elusive wild cats of Borneo, spend some time in one of these destinations and you won’t believe how many animals you can spot.
Straddling the equator and divided among three countries – Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei – Borneo is the third-largest island on Earth and one of the greatest wildlife destinations on the … Read more
The Sunda clouded leopard is one of the most beautiful and elusive wild cats on earth — and one of the hardest to see in the wild. I spent 21 … Read more
Over three trips to Borneo, I tracked down four of the island’s five wild cat species — and I’m still searching for the fifth. The wild cats of Borneo are … Read more
Planning your Borneo itinerary and looking for opportunities to see the island’s incredible wildlife? Dreaming of spotting an orangutan in the wild? Keen to see Hornbills, Proboscis monkeys or Borneo … Read more
I have been dreaming about visiting Danum Valley in Borneo for many years, ever since I heard stories about this ancient wilderness while living in Thailand. A field station surrounded … Read more
The island of Borneo is home to an astonishing abundance and diversity of wildlife. It is easily the best place in Southeast Asia to see the region’s wildlife. So when … Read more
The tropical night is refreshingly cool as I follow my guide, Razmir, along the elevated wooden walkway to the small jetty on the Kinabatangan River. We emerge from the forest onto … Read more