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Borneo - Rainforest Birds & Mammals (Relaxed)

© Malayan Peacock-Pheasant by Nigel Redman
Borneo - Rainforest Birds & Mammals (Relaxed) 2027

19 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2027 (13 days)

USD7,900 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD7,900 * GBP5,785 * EUR6,699 * AUD12,015

Our tours to Peninsular Malaysia and the province of Sabah on Borneo have long been some of our most popular in all of Asia. The region is well developed and offers a splendid array of wildlife, quality birding, excellent facilities and first-class infrastructure. The birding and wildlife sites are also well established and offer excellent protection to a vast array of sought-after species including Bornean Orangutan, Great Argus, Proboscis Monkey, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Bornean Pygmy Elephant and a range of spectacular endemic birds.

On this adventure we have selected the very best birding and wildlife sites but have slowed things down and made it a more relaxed experience. We immerse ourselves in the wildlife zones and with nature all around us we will enjoy the sheer variety on offer. We will visit some of Asia’s most famous birding locations including Fraser’s Hill, Taman Negara National Park, the Danum Valley - protecting the largest rainforest in Southeast Asia, the Kinabatangan River, the Crocker Range, Sepilok and the fabled Mount Kinabalu. During our time in country, we will explore lowland and montane rainforests, mangrove swamps and wetlands that host a rich mix of stunning south-east Asian birds. While the tour is Relaxed in nature we will still be birding in the very best habitats, and we will no doubt get to enjoy several rare species and a phenomenal variety of Bornean endemics. The whole region, but particularly Borneo, is fantastic for rainforest mammals and we can expect some incredible creatures, including Bornean Orangutan, several species of Gibbon, Colugo (Sunda Flying Lemur), Mouse-Deers, nocturnal flying squirrels, palm civets, and if we are lucky, Bornean Pygmy Elephant or Leopard Cat! Join us for what is sure to be an awesome, exotic blend of fabulous birds, mammals and amazing scenery!

  

Top Birds

Bornean Bristlehead; Crested Jayshrike; Crested Fireback; Whitehead’s Broadbill; Whitehead’s Spiderhunter; Whitehead's, Diard’s, Red-naped & Scarlet-rumped Trogons; Crimson-headed & Red-chested Partridges; Bornean Green Magpie; Bornean Treepie; Bornean & Golden-naped Barbets; Temminck’s Sunbird; Fruithunter; Black-and-yellow, Green & Banded Broadbills; Pink-necked & Thick-billed Green Pigeons; Bushy-crested, Black, Wreathed & Rhinoceros Hornbills; Great Slaty & Crimson-winged Woodpeckers; Black-crowned, Blue-headed, Blue-banded & Bornean Banded Pittas; Storm’s Stork; Lesser Adjutant; Blue-throated Bee-eater;

Top Mammals

Orangutan; Proboscis Monkey; Sunda Colugo; Red (Maroon) Leaf Monkey; Greater Slow Loris; Borneo & Lar Gibbons; Leopard Cat; Bearded Pig; Asian (Bornean Pygmy) Elephant; Red & Thomas's Giant Flying Squirrels; distinct chances for Bornean Clouded Leopard; Flat-headed & Marbled Cats; Malayan Tapir; Binturong & Horsfield's Tarsier.

Habitats Covered

lowland and montane rainforests, mangroves, rivers, wetlands, coastal mudflats

Expected Climate

Generally hot and humid, cooler in highlands, some rain expected

Max Group Size

10 with 1 Rockjumper leader and 1 local leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Moderate. Not suitable for anyone with mobility or health challenges. Our Relaxed series of tours are designed to focus on having an enjoyable holiday with a bird and wildlife focus. Where possible; we have reduced or removed long drives, single night stays and poor/rustic accommodation. We have also sought to reduce or remove difficult hikes, narrow/muddy trails and otherwise oppressive environmental conditions. Early starts and night birding are mostly optional, and we will not spend much time searching for difficult and/or skulking species. These tours are not suitable for hardcore birders and listers, or dedicated photographers.

Accommodation

Comfortable to very comfortable.

Ease of Birding

Bird density alternates from low to high at various sites. While there are numerous possible skulkers on this tour, we will spend most of our time enjoying the vast array of beautiful & interesting sp

Other Attractions

Rafflesia

Photographic Opportunities

Challenging at times but mostly worthwhile to rewarding. Some dedicated blinds / hides / feeding stations.

What our clients say about us

Glen Valentine
JW & MW, Malaysia & Borneo

We felt that the trip was very well organised and efficient so we could spend as much time in the field as possible. Glen was a terrific guide - excellent birder as well as his concern that everyone was seeing the birds. Glen was very even in his manner at all times and with everyone.

Adam Walleyn
BR, Malaysia 2023

The Rockjumper guide (Adam Walleyn) is fantastic. His vast knowledge, enthusiam and helpfulness are exceptional. He always made sure that all saw the animal, and explained the plans for the day in detail. I am less enthusiastic on some of the Malaysian guides. Lieuw (guide in Sabah) is an exceptional birder and helped us to find many specific birds, but his key interest is to present specific (endemic) birds to the customers. I can understand that most tourists that travel with him are listers that want to see as may endomic bird species as possible, but for somebody that wants to enjoy nature as a whole this is at times too much. Having said that,, Liew is a great guy that shared many pictures with us, is extremely enthusiastic and can explain very well how certain (closely related) species differ from each other.

Adam Walleyn
JB & CM, Malaysia & Borneo 2020

Our local leader and Adam Walleyn made a great team; we appreciated Adam’s great skill at spotting and identifying the mammals and herptofauna, which is an important part of any birding trip for us.

Glen Valentine
SP, Malaysia & Borneo

Glen did a fantastic job on this tour. Birding in the lowland rainforest looking for Pittas was certainly a challenge! Glen was informative, patient and persistent, and did his best in making sure that the entire group saw these fascinating birds. The itinerary was comprehensive, the accommodations were great and the food was excellent. Overall, a wonderful trip.

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