Borneo 1-week itinerary - Life of a Passion

Borneo is the third-largest island in the world and the largest in Asia. The island is politically divided among three countries: Malaysia and Brunei in the north, and Indonesia to the south. Borneo is home to one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Perfect place to do some Jungle safari.

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Our first stop in Borneo is Kota Kinabalu. A large city with beautiful islands nearby. Very different from what we expected (namely much more modern and not jungle-like). However, it’s a great place to spend a few days. In this travel guide, we tell you more about Kota Kinabalu.

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The main reason to visit Sandakan is to catch a glimpse of the orangutans and honey bears. This is possible at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center and the adjacent Sunbear Conservation Center. All are located about 25 kilometers north of Sandakan.

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The Kinabatangan River flows through Sabah on the island of Borneo. It is Malaysia’s second-longest river, 560 kilometers. Perfect location to do some river safaris.

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Sukau Rainforest Lodge is the go-to lodge within Sabah’s Kinabatangan River Wildlife Sanctuary. David Attenborough and his BBC team stayed here in 2011. It was designated a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World in 2015!