Named after the crest on their chests, sun bears are the smallest of the bear species and are totally unique in that as well as being adapted to jungle living, they are completely tree-dwelling. These bears are so rarely seen in the wild, that little is known about exactly how many are left in the wild, but we do know they are drastically decreasing along with their habitat.
Sun bears live in wooded areas of Borneo and Southeast Asia.
March and April is when the sun bears become more active in search of food but you can observe sun bears all year round at the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Center.
Bornean sun bears are extremely rare, and as such, you are unlikely to see them in the wild.
We have access to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) where you can support conservation efforts, and see these adorable animals in a natural environment. The only conservation centre for sun bears in the world; they provide care for rescued bears and aim to increase awareness of them across the globe. At the centre you can see these inquisitive animals up close and watch on as they play, feed, fight and interact with each other.
Join us on this photographic safari, specialist-led by a seasoned professional in the realm of photography, Charlie Ryan. Capturing the essence of Borneo’s wildlife through his lens, Charlie’s work has been published in National Geographic, BBC, and Netflix.
Begin you luxury Borneo adventure by venturing into the rainforests and along the river in search of proboscis monkeys, orangutans and pygmy elephants, before ending your journey relaxing on the white-sand beaches of Pulau Tiga.
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A wild adventure into Borneo’s jungles in search of the fascinating wildlife that call it home; from swinging orangutans to honk-nosed proboscis monkeys.
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