STATUS UPDATE: GOMANTONG FOREST RESERVE OPEN TO VISITORS, CAVES TO REMAIN CLOSED

An important update on one of the popular attractions here in Sandakan, the Gomantong Caves will be on temporary closure until further notice. This is to allow for necessary restoration work on the platforms and handrails to ensure maximum safety for incoming visitors. Operations will resume once work has been completed and deemed safe for the guests which will be announced soon.

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June 3, 2020

Standard Operating Procedures in Place for Guests and Staff at Borneo Eco Tours

Our new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) has been introduced since the physical office reopened again. Since Malaysia’s infection rate has been drastically dropping for the past three weeks, we have to continue implementing strict guidelines if we want to defeat COVID-19.

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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

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...

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July 1, 2019

Borneo Villa Accommodation at Sukau Rainforest Lodge Officiated by Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister

A proud member of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World since 2015, Sukau Rainforest Lodge is the only ecolodge in the whole of Malaysia to have such a prestigious recognition. The ecolodge is upping the game by offering guests a more luxurious option while exploring the incredible wildlife along the biodiverse Kinabatangan River. 20...

Events, News, Sustainable Tourism

February 8, 2019

The Story of Pioneering Ecotourism in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

TourMAB or also known as Tourism Media Asset Base is the official partner country of the upcoming ITB Berlin travel trade show. Our MD, Albert Teo was recently interviewed by them, sharing about how he got involved in hospitality and tourism, why is it that he chose to pioneer eco-tourism in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo and many...

Events, Interview, News

July 25, 2018

Good News for Travellers! MATTA FAIR Sabah is Almost Here

“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveller is unaware.” – Martin Buber But among all the secrets to discover while travelling, an empty wallet is probably not what you have in mind! Let’s face it – exploring the vast reaches of this planet can get pretty expensive. Luckily, there are events like MATTA Fair that help lighten the burden of budget-conscious globetrotters…

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March 12, 2018

Borneo Eco Tours is Affiliate Member of The Long Run

As a tour company that’s working towards a more responsible and sustainable operation, Borneo Eco Tours has teamed up with The Long Run as an Affiliate Member, and we’re pumped about it! We are inspired by what The Long Run stands for and their work, which represents a global movement of committed people supporting...

News, Sustainable Tourism

January 30, 2018

Updates on Our Adopted Orangutans Chikita & Gelison

We have just renewed our adoption for orangutans Chikita and Gelison for another three years, and this journey with them has proved to be one that is worthwhile. We have been adopting both orangutans since 2014 and though there are all the way at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre (SOURC), Orangutan Appeal UK sends...

News, Wildlifes

November 5, 2017

Another Step Forward Towards Conservation in Lower Kinabatangan

Another step forward towards conservation efforts is our collaboration with Murdoch University in investigating whether photos posted to social media of Borneo Pygmy Elephants could help with their management and conservation. Obelia Walker, Honour student from the School of Veterinary and Life Sciences who joined us in August, has been piloting the cutting edge project...

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