Borneo
The island of Borneo – the third-largest island in the world – lies to the east of the Malay Peninsula across the South China Sea. It is, in fact, not one autonomous area, but four separate states: Malaysian Sabah and Sarawak (together often called East Malaysia), the independent state of Brunei – home of the fabulously rich and self-declared infallible Sultan - and the Indonesian state of Kalimantan.
It a fantastic destinations for holiday makers who love a sense of adventure and wildlife. Our Borneo experts can help you make the most of it if you place an enquiry on the right hand side of this page.
Malaysia’s Sabah region in Borneo is a paradise for botanists, divers, mountaineers and walkers - anyone who wants to be close to nature. It is one of the few remaining unspoiled natural places left in the world, offering awe-inspiring mountain ranges and lush rainforest jungle, perfect sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.
The indigenous inhabitants of East Malaysia are fiercely partisan and maintain culturally distinct dialects of the national language, Malay, in addition to their own ethnic languages.
Sabah’s capital Kota Kinabulu takes its name from nearby Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South East Asia. The nearby Knabalu National Park is one of the world’s most important regions for biological diversity.
Sabah’s population is notably friendly and hospitable. The majority lives in small village communities surrounded by rubber and coconut plantations and lush paddy fields. For the visitor, there is a wide choice of accommodation and lifestyle in Sabah, from five-star luxury resorts on beautiful, white powdery beaches to remote rainforest hideaway in the heart of the jungle and close to native wildlife. And, of course, Sabah is home to the Orang-utan and one of only two natural habitats for this beautiful endangered species.
Sarawak, in the northwest corner of Borneo, is also noted for its wildlife and natural attractions, such as the Mulu caves within Gunung Mulu National Park. Among these caves is the largest enclosed space in the world – the Sarawak Chamber, a limestone cave discovered as recently as 1981 by three English cavers. It is large enough to hold 10 jumbo jets inside nose-to-tail. The Mulu national park was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001.
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