One of just four orangutan sanctuaries worldwide, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (SORC) was founded in 1964. Arguably the best known in the world for its groundbreaking work in protecting these much-loved primates, it is also the first sanctuary in the world to offer rehabilitation to orphaned orangutans.
At 130 million years old, Borneo's Rainforest is one of the oldest in the world, and home to a dizzying number of species (15,000 of plants, 3,000 of trees, 221 of land mammals & 420 of birds!). As the third largest island in the world, a lot of these are endemic to Borneo alone, their natural habitat being unique and endangered. The renowned Danum Valley is a mystical and special example of this pristine environment, where you can spot a variety of Borneo's animals including, pygmy elephants and (if you are very lucky) clouded leopard skulking in the shade of lowland dipterocarps, watch orangutans and gibbons swinging in the vines, and bearded pigs and deer scarpering through the undergrowth.
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Wong Siew Te is a Malaysian wildlife biologist and sun bear expert. He has been studying Bornean sun bears since 1998 in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.
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Seeing orangutans in the wild is one of the most magical experiences in Borneo. Find out where the best place is to see orangutans in the wild in Borneo and Sabah.
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When it comes to marine safaris, Borneo stands out as a truly exceptional destination. This tropical paradise offers an underwater world that is as captivating as its lush rainforests
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Borneo is one of the few places on Earth where you can witness orangutans in their natural habitat. However, these animals are under constant threat from deforestation, habitat loss, and illegal poaching.
Conservation Minded
We will only work with the best guides and most eco-conscious operators and will always put the protection of the rainforest and its inhabitants above commercial interests. Visit the Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, the Sun Bear Conservation Centre and the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to learn about the work done to protect these endangered species.
Wealth of Experience
To sell Borneo well, you need to know it from the ground upwards; this unique destination is forever changing. Through our years of experience designing safaris and time spent on the ground, we are experts in putting you in the right place at the right time to witness the wildlife in its natural environment, be it orangutans in the misty rainforests or sea turtles in the turquoise waters
Tailored Safaris
Share your interests with our Destination Specialists and we will match you to the in-country experts, providing you with nothing but the best access and highly experienced wildlife trackers and guides. Using first-hand knowledge, we offer Borneo safari holidays that steer clear of the mass market. Our exceptional selection of personally and privately run jungle lodges and bespoke experiences allows you to create a unique itinerary tailored to your specific needs.
