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Land of the headhunter & white rajas, the oldest jungle in the world, stunning coastal scenery and beautiful beaches, Borneo is frequently bypassed by tourists and blissfully so. Those who venture here are rewarded with many unique off the beaten path experiences. My journey was dedicated to the jungle and wildlife in Sabah.
My trip was based at the Borneo Nature Lodge, an eco-friendly resort offering comfort without compromising nature, nestled along the riverbank of Kinabatangan River. My first activity was a river cruise aimed at spotting the proboscis monkey and other wildlife along the river bank. I saw the proboscis monkey, long-tailed monkey, and yellow strip snake. I also caught sight of an orangutan nest, but unfortunately, no orangutans. Luckily, I was able to see the elusive animals later at a dedicated sanctuary.
I started out early on my second day with a morning boat cruise and jungle walk to an oxbow lake for bird watching. Oxbow lakes are crescent-shaped lakes that lay alongside a winding river. These lakes are formed through erosion and deposits of soil changing the river’s course over time. At the lake, I fed fish and enjoyed the serene environment with birds chirping in the distance. My afternoon was spent relaxing at the lodge. I joined cruise along Sukau Kinabatangan to spot wild elephants in late afternoon. On this excursion, I spotted a group of 10 adult elephants with a baby elephant. My guide explained wild elephants now forage for food from the same areas due to land shortages in the jungle in the name of development. In the past, wild elephants were only seen twice a year, but nowadays, they are spotted everyday.
My last day in Sandakan was spent exploring a cave in Gomantong Forest Reserve. Described by WWF as the “best-managed edible bird’s nest cave in the world”. It was amazing to learn how bird saliva, a delicacy in Asia, was extracted from bird’s nests. After the caves, I proceeded to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Center where orphaned orangutans are cared for. There is a viewing gallery and feeding platform where the apes are fed milk and bananas twice a day by rangers. What a great way to end my holiday!
Sabah’s wildlife is a must-see for animal and nature lovers. Much of my time was spent exploring the virgin rainforest trying to spot the many endangered species as I possibly could. I ate, cruised and enjoyed nature’s elements.
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Written By: Carmen Lee
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