34 Borneo
■ Wildlife including the world famous Orangutans ■ White sand beaches ■ Wonderful food ■ Adventure ■ Culture and History
A holiday in Borneo offers an exciting blend of rainforest and beach, with the lively mixture of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures bringing a fascinating array of cultural attractions – and wonderful food! The world’s 3rd largest island, Borneo is a place of dense jungle where villagers have carried on the same way of life for hundreds of years.
Borneo is a place of dense, mysterious rainforest, once haunted by headhunters, now the home of proboscis monkeys, hornbills and, of course, orangutans, which you can see at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah. Visit the traditional longhouses that house whole villages, and take a dawn walk up Mount Kinabulu, the region’s highest summit.
Kota Kinabulu is Sabah’s capital, in the shade of famous Mount Kinabulu. Kinabalu National Park boasts the richest variety of plants in the world. The Sarawak capital of Kuching is a charming river city, retaining many of its Victorian buildings and Chinese shophouses.
Sarawak’s national parks are utterly stunning. Bako features mangrove swamps, rainforest, monkeys, carnivorous plants(!), amazing rock formations and a beautiful beach. Naturally, you can meet the island’s famous orangutans in both Sarawak and Sabah, as well as greenback turtles, or go white-water rafting in the rainforest.
You’ll love this easy-going country. What you need to know
Flight details Our prices are based on direct Malaysia Airlines flights to Kuala Lumpur departing twice daily from London Heathrow. Onward flights to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu in Borneo are operated by Malaysia Airlines.
Flight time Approx 12 hours 30 min to Kuala Lumpur (direct).
Approx 2 hours 35 min from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.
Approx 1 hour 45 min from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching.
Time difference GMT +8 hours.
Language The official language is Bahasa Malaysia. English is widely spoken.
Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
Visa requirements British citizens do not require a visa for travel.
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Borneo
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