Human-Elephant Conflict in Sabah- The Greatest Threat

The Conflict and Consequences Elephants, exclusively the Bornean sub-species, are highly regarded as a flagship species for conservation in Sabah. This charismatic species and its plight are an ideal representative of not just how magnificent the biodiversity is within the ecosystems but also point out the ongoing challenges that imperiled this species. This island population...

Activities, Adventure, Community, Conservation, Sandakan, Sustainability, Wild Borneo, Wildlifes

Adventure, Borneo, elephants, nature, Sabah, wildlife

December 29, 2022

Exploring The Heart Of Borneo; Deramakot Forest Reserve

An article written in the eyes of our Naturalist on what to expect and see in Deramakot Forest Reserve. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Off the beaten tracks, a myriad of wildlife and lush tropical rainforest awaits to feed your inner explorer’s spirit. Before visiting Deramakot Forest Reserve, I’ve always heard about how this place has a lot of...

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April 6, 2022

Sun-filled Tropical Sea Escape

From lush tropical rainforests to pristine white sandy beaches, Sabah has it all. Besides wildlife nature reserves and the majestic Mount Kinabalu, Sabah is surrounded by some of the most beautiful islands and beaches. Chances are, Kota Kinabalu will be your entry in and exit out of Sabah. So why not book a stay at...

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November 16, 2020

8 Ultimate Guides on Islands Hopping in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman park is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and consists of 5 beautiful islands . Most of the visitors would put this park in their go-to place list when they plan to travel around Kota Kinabalu. The stunning scenery of the vast blue ocean accompanied with crystal clear water and a bunch of...

Activities, Adventure, Destinations, Kota Kinabalu, Travel Tips

November 2, 2020

6 Things To Do In Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Located 48 kilometres east of Lahad Datu , Tabin Wildlife Reserve is a nature preserve with an approximately 122,539 hectares. It was established to conserve the vanishing wild animals of Sabah in 1984. A number of threatened animals such as the Borneo pygmy elephants, Tembadau and rare bird species can be found in the Tabin...

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October 19, 2020

5 Trails to Explore in Kinabalu National Park

Kinabalu National Park was declared as Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000 and it has became a popular destination for both the locals from all over Sabah and the peninsula as well as foreign tourists across the globe. Its diversity in plant species, variety of wildlife and housing the one and only...

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April 16, 2020

My Experience in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Kota Kinabalu or also more fondly known by the locals as KK, is the capital of the state of Sabah on the Malaysian part of Borneo. Kota Kinabalu is a relatively big city with about 315,000 inhabitants. When I flew to Kota Kinabalu on the 27th of January 2020 for my internship with Borneo Eco...

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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

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...

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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®...

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