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

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

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

September 18, 2019

Deramakot Forest Reserve & What You Should Know

The Deramakot Forest Reserve is a lush tropical rainforest area that stretches at 55,507 hectares and is located in the heart of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. It is the first natural tropical rainforest in the world to be certified as a “Well-Managed Forest”. The forest reserve has been certified since 1997 by the Forest Stewardship Council®...

Adventure, Conservation, Destinations, Sustainability, Sustainable Tourism, Travels, Wildlifes

March 27, 2019

Borneo’s Disappearing Wildlife: 5 Endangered Species of the Rainforest

If you’ve been to Borneo’s tropical jungles, you’ll know they’re a really noisy place! Over 200 species of mammals, 400 birds, 100 amphibians, and 300 fish call them home, after all. But the times are changing, and not for the better. Many of these animals have “vanished”, or forced into deeper parts of the wilderness. And in their absence, parts of the once thriving Bornean rainforest have now fallen silent...

Conservation, Wild Borneo, Wildlifes

March 25, 2019

Get to Know the Incredible Borneo Big 5 Flora of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Some years ago, Borneo Eco Tours coined five of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo’s wildlife as the Borneo Big 5. If you’re not familiar with them, they’re the Bornean pygmy elephant, rhinoceros hornbill, estuarine crocodile, orangutan and proboscis monkey. This time around, we’re happy to introduce the Borneo Big 5 Flora edition, featuring five unique plants that...

Conservation

endemic, flora, plants

March 12, 2019

Discover Sabah in 10 Days For Just USD 1,352 Per Twin Share With Guaranteed Departure!

You’ve packed your bags, you’re all geared up and ready for an adventure of a lifetime in Borneo… but oh no, what’s this? You’ve only got 10 days to explore this beautiful island? Well if you’re an adventurous traveller who’s always wanted to experience Borneo to its fullest in as short a time as possible,...

Activities, Adventure, Conservation, Destinations, Featured, Travels, Wildlifes

August 20, 2018

The Pledge Wall: One Small Step Towards #sustainability

Pollution, climate change, exploitation of raw resources, loss of habitat, extinction of species... all of these seem so huge that it sometimes feels like there's nothing we can do against the slow but inevitable destruction of Planet Earth's natural beauty. :( But our actions, no matter how small, matter. Borneo Eco Tours gathered in solidarity one Friday afternoon to put up our pledges - all in the name of sustainability.

Activities, Conservation, LifeatBET, Sustainability

August 17, 2018

Orangutan Adoption by Borneo Eco Tours Through Orangutan Appeal UK

Borneo Eco Tours has been part of the adoption programme for two orphaned orangutans for the past 4 years now. These two remarkably special orangutans are Gelison and Chikita, whom we have adopted together since December 2014 through Orangutan Appeal UK. Being part of this adoption programme helps to support the incredible work that Orangutan...

Conservation, Wildlifes

July 9, 2018

Exploring Sabah: Conservation Camera Fees

Imagine this. It’s midday. You can tell by the warmth of the tropical sun, and the drop of sweat escaping the creases in your forehead. The sound of chirping birds, buzzing insects, and gushing water coalesce into quiet whispers, time slowing down as the unmistakable orange fur of the Orang Utan becomes clearer and clearer...

Conservation, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Tips, Travels

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