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Borneo: Pygmy Elephants & Orangutans of the Kinabatangan
Wildlife
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Borneo: Pygmy Elephants & Orangutans of the Kinabatangan

Wild Borneo's river of life

Kinabatangan River & Danum Valley, Malaysia
11 days
4.9 (48 reviews)
Groups of 2–10

About this experience

The Kinabatangan River is Borneo's greatest wildlife corridor — and one of the few places on earth where you can see ten species of primates in a single day. Add Danum Valley's ancient dipterocarp rainforest (the oldest in the world) and you have the ultimate primate and jungle wildlife expedition.

Highlights

Pygmy elephant river encounters at dawn (80%+ sighting rate)
Wild orangutans (semi-wild & fully wild)
Proboscis monkeys — unique to Borneo
Danum Valley early morning walk — world's oldest rainforest
Clouded leopard (rare) & Malay sun bear spotting
Night safari in the jungle with a spotlight

Included

  • Return flights from London to Kota Kinabalu
  • 10 nights accommodation (river lodges & jungle camp)
  • All river boat excursions (morning & evening)
  • Danum Valley 3 nights with guide
  • All park fees
  • Airport transfers

Not included

  • Most meals in Kota Kinabalu
  • Optional Mount Kinabalu climb
  • Personal insect repellent
Best time to visit: March–October (dry season for river access)

Starting from

£2,799/ person

Up to £4,200 pp depending on options

Duration11 days
Group size2–10 people
Activity levelModerate
Spread the cost with 0% interest instalments over 3, 6 or 12 months.

No payment required at this stage. Our team will prepare a tailored proposal.