Borneo, the fourth largest island in the world with an area of 743,330 km² after Australia, Greenland and New Guinea, is located in southeast Asia. It is also called “Kalimantan”.
An island rich in biodiversity, Borneo appears in the lists of the most attractive countries on the planet in terms of tourism. To better understand and justify your stay in Borneo, here are some good ideas of things to do and see absolutely.
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10 – Ulu temburong national park
Only accessible by boat from Bandar Seri Begawa, the capital, Ulu temburong national park was the first national park established in Brunei. The park is in the form of low tropical forests whose main vegetation is Shorea, Dryobalanops and Dipteracarpus and whose star animal is the Müller’s Bornean Gibbon. A completely arboreal species, gray-brown in color and lacking a tail.
9 – Gunung Palung National Park
Located in the south of Kalimantan province, very close to Ketapang, Gunung Palung National Park has a wide diversity of ecozones from lowland swamps to forest and mountain areas. It is also one of the few places where orangutans are still in the wild.
8 – Go rafting
Having become a national activity in Borneo, rafting is also one of the reasons for tourists to go there. Until today, Sabah is the best place to practice it in Borneo.
7 – Travel the Kinabatangan River by boat
For your information, Kinabatangan is the longest river in Sabah and abounds with a wild ecosystem of great importance. The best way to discover it is to take a boat trip.
6 – Discover turtle island
Located on the broad coast of Borneo, Turtle Island will allow you to see many sea turtles. You might also be lucky enough to see them laying eggs every month of the year. A conservation center that collects these sea turtles is also visible on site.
5 – Bako National Park
Located very close to Kuching, Bako National Park is home to long-nosed monkeys “proboscis monkeys” wandering in the forest and mangroves.
4 – Climb Mount Kinabalu
Indeed, Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak in Southeast Asia with its 4094 meters. Mount Kinabalu is located in the northeast of Borneo and offers you a panoramic view of the entire island.
3 – Go scuba diving in Sipadan
In Sipadan, you can go scuba diving. Whether you are a fan of snorkelling or simply diving, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and Redang Island will amaze you.
2 – Gungug Mulu National Park
Gungug Mulu National Park is an ancient headhunter territory and is a world heritage site. At Gungug Mulu National Park, you will have the opportunity to admire its network of underground caves. You might also see the menacing-looking karst peaks.
1 – Derawan, the enchanted archipelago
Without a doubt, Derawan is one of the best places in the world for snorkeling and scuba diving, especially in Maratua Island and Sangaki Island.
And what do you recommend doing or seeing in Borneo? Let yourself go in the comments!
