Explore the stunning primary rainforest of Sabah
Your Borneo rainforest trekking holiday is a short expedition into the wonderful forest of Tawau Hills in East Sabah. It has an abundance of flora and fauna. There are tropical birds such as hornbills. And native primates like the red leaf monkey. Small predators such as the civet cat also roam these forests. On your Borneo jungle trek, you will be accompanied by expert local naturalist. He is also a wildlife author and has encyclopaedic knowledge of the park and its residents.
Tawau Hills is a favourite among hikers for endurance training. So, be prepared for morning walks. Moreover, for the evening hikes, you will see a variety of nocturnal animals. Have your torch at the ready! You may spot a variety of snakes and frogs. There are other attractions on your Borneo wildlife tour, such as the hot spring and Galas Waterfall. This beautiful park is the ideal setting for your Borneo rainforest tour in Malaysia.
RESTORING THE RAINFOREST IN A HURRY
The Fig Strategy: Engineering a Living Rainforest
Our treeplanting team uses a unique biological “fast-track” to restore Borneo’s forests: the Fig Magnet Effect. By planting over 25 species of native Ficus (figs), we create a year-round buffet for wildlife. Because figs fruit even when other trees are out of season, they act as a keystone resource that attracts essential “forest gardeners” like Gibbons, Hornbills, and Langurs.
These animals do the heavy lifting for us. As they travel between the primary forest and our restoration corridors to feed on figs, they naturally disperse the seeds of hardwoods and other rainforest plants through their droppings. This partnership with wildlife allows the forest to diversify itself naturally, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem that bridges the gap between oil palm estates and protected wilderness.
To accelerate this process, we grow our trees from seed and utilize marcotting (air layering), which allows us to plant mature clones that bear fruit years sooner than traditional saplings. Our site serves as a living gene bank and field laboratory, proving that with the right “keystone” species, we can stimulate the return of Borneo’s incredible biodiversity.
Interested in restoring your own patch of forest? We provide free fig seeds and expert growing advice. Visit www.borneoficus.info to explore our species database
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INCLUDES ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND ALL ACTIVITIES WITH EXPERT GUIDE
MINIMUM AGE: 18 years and above
MINIMUM NUMBER: 2 pax
ACTIVITIES:
♥ EXPLORE THE RAINFOREST
♥ JUNGLE TREKKING
♥ WILDLIFE SPOTTING
For 3 days/2 nights:
Rm 1,195 p.person
Min. 2 people
” The team is extremely knowledgeable and we learnt a lot. They are both excellent at finding wildlife, particularly birds. They taught us much about the rain forest ”
Karen, from the U.K.
About our guides
Our guides are respected local conservationists and carry out animal rescue work for their own wildlife NGO.
Over the years, they have released more than 100 animals: leopards, pangolins, snakes and other species. You will find them educational and sensitive to your needs, to make your Borneo rainforest trekking holiday an unforgettable experience.
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