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Home/Destinations/Kota Kinabalu/Borneo wildlife adventure
Wildlife · Kota Kinabalu itinerary

Borneo Wildlife Adventure: The Best Itinerary

Sabah is one of the best places on earth for wildlife. Here is how to see Borneo’s icons — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Orangutans
  2. 2Proboscis monkeys
  3. 3Klias fireflies
  4. 4Rainforest

The orangutans

Borneo’s famous great apes.

The monkeys

Proboscis monkeys on the river.

The fireflies

The Klias wetlands after dark.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Kota Kinabalu — prices per person.

Orangutan (Orang Utan) Island Responsible Experience
Penang
Orangutan (Orang Utan) Island Responsible Experience
5.0(33)·6–7 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
JungleWalla Desaru Mangrove Afterdark | Firefly Cruise Tour
Johor Bahru
JungleWalla Desaru Mangrove Afterdark | Firefly Cruise Tour
5.0(10)·2 hours
from$326/ person
via Viator
Rainforest-Cascading Waterfall & Batu Cave (Private Tour)
−10%
Kuala Lumpur
Rainforest-Cascading Waterfall & Batu Cave (Private Tour)
5.0(24)·4h 30min
from$109$122/ person
via Viator
3 Days Orangutan Sumatra Jungle Trekking with Rafting
Medan
3 Days Orangutan Sumatra Jungle Trekking with Rafting
5.0(15)·3 days
from$194/ person
via Viator
Private Proboscis Monkey Tour
Kampong Jerudong
Private Proboscis Monkey Tour
4.9(22)·2 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climbing
Kota Kinabalu
2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climbing
4.9(599)·2 days
from$920/ person
via Viator
2 Day Orangutan Jungle Trek from Not-For-Profit Hotel Orangutan
Medan
2 Day Orangutan Jungle Trek from Not-For-Profit Hotel Orangutan
5.0(12)·2 days
from$143/ person
via Viator
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
4.8(107)·8 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator

Borneo wildlife adventure — FAQ

What wildlife can you see in Borneo?
Borneo is home to orangutans, proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, hornbills and fireflies.
Where is the best wildlife near Kota Kinabalu?
The Klias wetlands and Sabah’s reserves offer the best wildlife viewing near KK.
Is Borneo good for wildlife tours?
Yes — Sabah in Borneo is one of the world’s top destinations for rainforest wildlife.

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