Please excuse the location posted on this blog post but this site will not allow me to change it. I was actually in Sepilok, Sabah, Malaysia This morning is possibly one of the main reasons why I chose to come on this tour. Today we visit the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre, a respected, government-run centre, located in Sepilok near Sandakan. The Orangutan Sanctuary is a large 4300-hectare of lush greenery in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve and the...

We went from smelly to the super cute as our next visit was to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre which opened to the public in 2014, having previously operated as a private facility. The Conservation Centre's mission is to rescue these delightful creatures from the effects of deforestation, commercial hunting and the pet trade. The stories of some of the rescued bears will bring tears to your eyes. It is common for cubs to be kept illegally in cramped, fil...

A smelly start to the day as we visited Gomantong Cave - located in the heart of the Gomantong Rainforest Reserve. Going into Gomantong Cave is not for the faint-hearted- the caves are full of bats, swiflets (that form the nests), cockroaches and all manner of creepy crawlies. You are advised not to touch any of the walkway banisters as they are literally crawling with cockroaches!! In addition to this the cave reeks of a strong 'ammonia like' smell due to the ...

Spending two full days and nights at Bilit Adventure Lodge allowed us time to trek in the jungle and take multiple river cruises in search of wildlife and birds that frequent this area as part of the rich ecosystem for which the area is renowned. Getting on a trip up the Kinabatangan River at dawn and dusk is the best time to see the diverse inhabitants of the area. The Bilit Adventure Lodge is one of many home stay type lodges in this area that offer the oppor...

With its sprawling tea plantation surrounded by lush greenery and pristine rainforests in the cool mountain air, the Sabah Tea Garden beckons you to indulge in its beautiful surroundings, away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Sabah Tea is the only certified organic tea farm in Borneo and one of the few in the world. The tea leaves from its 2,480 hectare plantation are 100% pesticide free. We were informed by our guide that only 1,200 acres of the p...