Experience Borneo’s natural wonders from the water
A holiday to the Kinabatangan River in Borneo promises a journey into one of the most biodiverse and untamed regions in the world.
Kinabatangan River tours offer one of the best ways to experience Borneo’s incredible wildlife up close. Gliding quietly along the river at dawn or dusk, you’ll have the chance to spot wild orangutans, pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, hornbills, and even crocodiles along the jungle-lined banks.
This is one of Southeast Asia’s richest ecosystems, and the concentration of wildlife here is genuinely impressive, especially given how accessible it is. Most lodges are reached via a short drive and boat ride from Sandakan, and once you’re there, expert-led boat safaris and forest walks make the most of every opportunity to explore.
Staying in a river lodge gives you time to soak up the atmosphere – the misty mornings, the jungle calls, the incredible night skies, as well as the wildlife. Tours can be tailored for families, couples, or photographers, and often include visits to local villages and conservation projects too.
It’s a fantastic, low-impact way to experience Borneo’s rainforest and wildlife, and one we highly recommend for anyone travelling to Sabah.
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