8 Forest and Nature Wonders to Explore in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo [Updated]

Mother Nature is generous with her treasures if we only took the time to appreciate them and do our part to protect them. And Sabah Borneo no doubt, has so much to offer when it comes to Mother Nature’s abundant gifts. Sabah’s forest reserve areas are home to most of its rich biodiversity, and these...

Activities, Adventure, Conservation

February 28, 2020

World Wildlife Day: Which Borneo Big 5 Are You?

If you haven’t already seen The Borneo Big 5 in the flesh, you can when you visit Sukau, Kinabatangan. Borneo Eco Tours has a couple of wildlife tours for you to choose from, such as the BB10C: Borneo Big 5 tour package!

Wildlifes

February 7, 2020

Trekking the Imbak Canyon of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

You’re trying to get some work done as you sit slouched at your desk. Your fingers tapping away on the keyboard as you try to make sense of the words that appear on your computer screen. Your mind won’t cooperate though, and you suddenly find yourself drifting to a serene location, a rainforest far away....

Activities, Adventure, Birding, Conservation, Destinations, Sustainable Tourism, Travels

January 14, 2020

An Interview with Dr. Arthur Chung, Entomologist Extraordinaire and Conservation Fellow

Dr. Arthur Chung is a Senior Researcher at the Forest Research Centre, Sepilok under the Sabah Forestry Department, focusing on entomology. It was both refreshing and insightful to listen to Dr. Arthur’s sharing as I was interviewing him, which also gave me a new sense of appreciation towards the smallest of creatures- Insects. To date,...

Interview, People, Wild Borneo

December 18, 2019

Borneo Eco Tours’ Christmas Visit to Care Haven Children and Women’s Care Home

In getting into the spirit of Christmas this year, some of our team members from Borneo Eco Tours, our sister affiliated company Beauty Borneo Connects and our non-profit division BEST Society visited Care Haven Kota Kinabalu, a home for the less fortunate children and women. “Care Haven” was first established on August 2003 in Johor Bahru...

Community, News, Sustainability

December 3, 2019

Borneo Eco Tours Managing Director Albert Teo Receives Special Minister Award at Sabah Tourism Awards 2019

It was a dazzling night of amazing performances, delicious food and even more wonderful company at the recent Sabah Tourism Awards 2019, which was held on 30 November 2019 at the Magellan Sutera Resort. The gala dinner celebrates the incredible work and contribution of various tourism industry players in the state of Sabah. There was...

Award, Events, Featured

November 11, 2019

The Borneo Bird Festival 2019 as Experienced and Told by an Amateur Birder

I attended the Borneo Bird Festival for the very first time this year at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), Sepilok and had no idea what to expect. It was a 2-day fun-filled event which happened over the weekend from 26 to 27 Oct 2019. Though I’ve heard about Borneo Bird Festival and know that it’s...

Activities, Adventure, Birding, Conservation, Destinations, Events, Featured

November 4, 2019

The 11th Borneo Bird Festival 2019 at Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok

The recent 11th Borneo Bird Festival, which was held at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), Sepilok from 26 October 2019 to 27 October 2019 was a weekend packed with lots of fun and excitement, and not forgetting- birds, birds and more birds! The Borneo Bird Festival is a collective effort organised by key players in...

Activities, Events, Featured, Media, News

birding, birds, Borneo, borneo bird festival, borneo birds

October 15, 2019

Helson Hassan, Hornbill Bird Protector and Conservationist

The story about Helson Hassan is quite a remarkable one and his journey to becoming a conservationist is nothing short of inspiring. Born and raised on an island off the coast of Sandakan, Helson grew up in a humble fishermen village. For most boys who are born and raised in a fishermen village, it is...

Conservation, Featured, People, Wild Borneo, Wildlifes

October 1, 2019

An Interview with Michael Groom, Mountain Climber Enthusiast and Man of “Sheer Will”

An Interview with Michael Groom by Erica Tibok When I first met Michael Groom in person, it’s hard to imagine that someone like himself has climbed Mount Everest and experienced such life-threatening situations that nearly crippled and killed him! As he sat across from me for our interview session, I can’t help but feel truly...

Featured, Interview, Wild Borneo