After some research, it appears that the best place to see orangutans and other wildlife in Borneo is in Sabah and specifically from the jumping off point of Sandakan in northeast Borneo. After spending a couple of nights in Sandakan, I moved to Sukau Rainforest Lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River inside the … Continue reading Sukau & Kinabatangan River June 2019
Other than the orangutans of Borneo, another species of monkey is of particular interest to me, the Proboscis Monkey that is also endemic to the island of Borneo. Proboscis monkeys live high up in the trees close to rivers and mangroves. Surprisingly they are excellent swimmers with webbed hands and feet and can out-swim crocodiles. … Continue reading Proboscis Monkeys of Borneo June 2019
If you have been following my blog, you will know that I have a thing for wildlife (as well as indigenous and tribal people) and I will go to the ends of the world to see them. I have been to Rwanda for the mountain gorillas, Manitoba for the polar bears, Madagascar for the lemurs, … Continue reading Bornean Orangutans of Sepilok June 2019
