| Are you thinking of going to Borneo? | | | | Walk on the boardwalk through towering tropical |
| A Borneo Malaysia vacation offers endless | | | | trees to observe these wonderful endangered |
| excitement for wildlife adventures and awesome | | | | primates that are under threat from |
| scenery on the world's third largest island. The | | | | deforestation and conflicts due to the expansion |
| island is home to exotic and endangered species | | | | of plantation agriculture. Go to Sepilok for a |
| such as orangutans, pygmy elephants, proboscis | | | | once-in-a-lifetime chance to view one of the |
| monkeys, tarsiers and other wild animals. | | | | planet's most interesting species. |
| Tropical rainforests are dense entanglements that | | | | Sipadan Island - For those seeking an underwater |
| give cover to wild animals. Unlike an African safari, | | | | adventure, Sipadan is rated as one of the world's |
| where the open Savannah easily exposes large | | | | best dive spots. An unending parade of marine |
| groups of wildlife, observing wild creatures in | | | | biodiversity displays everything from schools of |
| Malaysia takes a bit more effort. But that's also | | | | barracuda to reef resting green turtles. Nature |
| part of the fun. | | | | explodes with diverse coral structures and a |
| The states of Sarawak and Sabah make up | | | | technicolor panorama of triggerfish, anemones, |
| Malaysian Borneo or East Malaysia. The two key | | | | sea fans and angelfish... just for starters. As |
| gateway cities are Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. | | | | Malaysia's only oceanic island, a vertical cliff |
| Here are some of the parks and sanctuaries to | | | | descends 600 meters to showcase an encrusted |
| visit for the best chance to see some of Asia's | | | | sea wall of plant and animal life. |
| most endangered species and a diversity of | | | | Turtle Islands Park - Protecting the traditional |
| wildlife not found elsewhere in the world. | | | | landing and nesting grounds for Green and |
| Sabah, Borneo | | | | Hawksbill turtles, a visit to the park offers a |
| Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary - Take a ride on | | | | chance to observe these ancient mariners |
| the Kinabatangan River for a wildlife outing in one | | | | returning to shore to start the next generation. |
| of Malaysia's best nature experiences. If you're | | | | Learn about the plight of sea turtles and local |
| lucky you can observe Asian pygmy elephants | | | | conservation efforts to save them from |
| grazing along the river bank, long-nosed proboscis | | | | extinction. |
| monkeys sitting in treetops, hornbills and | | | | Danum Valley Conservation Area - A research |
| kingfishers flying by and enjoy this easy floating | | | | center amid some of the best lowland rainforest |
| safari. | | | | in Asia, Danum Valley is a trekker's paradise for |
| Tabin Wildlife Reserve - As a primary rainforest, | | | | birdwatching, wildlife observation and nature |
| this wildlife reserve protects important habitats | | | | photography. If you want to get a real feel for |
| for many of Malaysia's large mammals - | | | | the jungle, head over to Sabah and spend a few |
| elephants, rhinos, orangutans.For birdwatchers, | | | | days on the forest trails. |
| hundreds of species are found in the jungle and | | | | Sarawak, Borneo |
| swamplands, including hornbills, owls and eagles. | | | | Bako National Park - If you go to Kuching, this |
| Take a night safari to enjoy the sights of wild | | | | park is just a few hours away for a great day |
| animals on the prowl. And don't forget to visit the | | | | trip to see a spectacular coastal reserve. A |
| mud volcano during the day for a splash in the | | | | mixture of mangrove swamps, sandstone cliffs |
| muddy pools. | | | | and seaside forests, wildlife abounds with |
| Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary - If you want to | | | | proboscis monkeys, pit vipers, flying lemurs and |
| see orangutans up close, then do not skip a trip | | | | other wild creatures. Enter the park from the sea |
| to this lowland rainforest reserve famous for | | | | and capture the gorgeous scenery of this pristine |
| rehabilitating former pet animals into wild residents. | | | | habitat. |