Borneo safari, jungle, mountain & beach
Typically trips are expertly guided by a leading specialist with a good knowledge of the area to be visited. Primates are the main focus of attention however most safaris also incorporate other fauna and flora highlights of the destination as well. Primate specialist trips are conducted by local guides and drivers.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
A fantastic safari that combines the highlights of the state of Sabah, Borneo. All of our trips are conducted by local guides and drivers who specialise in this region of Borneo.
Through the employment of local staff, money is fed directly back into individual families and villages that would otherwise not benefit from tourism. A prime example of this is jungle trekking with Miki. Before we met Miki he was in the process of organising the clearance (deforestation) of the forest surrounding his village located at the foot of Mt Kinabalu and it was not until it was explained to him the possible benefits of keeping it that he was persuaded to look after it. As a result of this, jungle trekking, sleeping overnight in the jungle, and jungle survival skills are now all available to the adventure traveller and Miki has one of the busiest locally run businesses in the area! Money from these activities now feeds directly back to Miki and the jungle guides that he now has to employ (as it is so popular!) and the surrounding villages, and some of the most pristine rainforest in Borneo, is still there to be explored and appreciated.
Throughout this safari we also wherever possible promote the use of eco-lodges, and locally built accommodation which results in the traveller having a minimal impact on the surrounding environment. Conservation is also high on our list of priorities and is reflected in the visitation of the famous Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre which supports the protection and conservation of Orang-utans throughout the state of Sabah.
In summary the traveller benefits from this safari by being involved with and meeting local people and communities (with the option of staying at Miki’s Village overnight) at the same time as promoting the protection and rehabilitation of Orang-utans.
Community
Through the employment of our local ground operators who use local guides and drivers, money is fed directly back into individual families and villages that would otherwise not benefit from tourism. We have tried to use lodges that are further away from the usual tourist trail, thus spreading the money spent by tourists further into the communities. This is turn shows the economic importance of the wildlife and natural assets of the area.
In summary the traveller benefits from this safari by being involved with and meeting local people and communities at the same time as promoting the protection and rehabilitation of orang-utans. We advise people not to bargain just for the sake of it and because it is the “thing to do”; you should pay what you feel the object is worth to yourself and the vendor, bearing in mind local cultures.
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