Trek Borneo8th Oct 2027
From:£2,595+ Registration Fee
Summary
Get ready for a magical trek through the mountains and jungles of Borneo, finishing at an awesome orangutan orphanage.
Starting with a flight to Koto Kinabalu, we trek from the foothills of Mount Kinabalu through lush jungles, bursting with amazing Malaysian wildlife. Bring your binoculars and look out for elephants, proboscis monkeys and orangutans. With birdsong as our soundtrack, we’ll venture through rolling rice paddies, mountain valleys and rainforest.
Along the way, we’ll encounter small villages with friendly locals, stay in beautiful jungle camps and cosy homestays and learn loads about the charming Sabah culture.
The rugged and sometimes slippery terrains may be challenging, but the views more than make up for it and we’ll conquer our trek with unforgettable memories and a bunch of new friends made.
As if that’s not enough to go ape about, we also see an awesome cultural show in Kundasang and visit the baby orangutans in the invaluable Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. This amazing orangutan orphanage is dedicated to raising and rehabilitating the orphaned apes, while minimising deforestation. What a way to end our adventure!
Why not jump on the opportunity to extend your stay in Malaysia to explore the paradise island of Mabul? We can arrange this for you upon your request.
Malaysia
trekActive
11 Days
Self Funded
£2,944
What to Expect
- Trek through the mountains and jungles of Borneo, Malaysia.
- Start at the foothills of Mount Kinabalu.
- Enjoy the unique wildlife and look out for elephants, sogn bird, monkeys, and orangutans.
- Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitatiomn Centre.
- Extend your stay on the beaches of the paradise island of Mabul.
Day by Day Itinerary
UK – Koto Kinabalu, Borneo
Our orangutan adventure begins with an overnight flight from London to Koto Kinabalu, the state capital of Sabah, on the South China Sea coast in North West Borneo. When we arrive in the morning of Day 2, our local ground handler greets us at the airport and we transfer together to our comfortable hotel in the city.
Home to sky scrapers and small seafront markets alike, Koto Kinabalu keeps up with 21st century advances, while holding on to tradition.
Once we’ve checked in to our hotel and freshened up, we meet again for a delicious welcome dinner. Fingers crossed for a clear sky, as the city is renowned for its exquisite sunsets.
FAQs
This amazing charity trek in Borneo is tough and a real adventure, but you don’t need to live in the gym to complete it. Loads of people who sign up for our non-competitive charity challenges have low levels of fitness when they register. The point is to train, do your best, and reach your fitness goal while making a big difference for the charity that means the most to you.
That said, we strongly recommend you train for the trekking challenge. We’ll face long days of trekking in humidity, encounter steep climbs in the mountains and tackle a lot of uneven terrains and overgrown trails in the jungles.
Once you register for Trek Borneo, we’ll send you a realistic training plan. This builds up gradually over time so you’ll be ready and raring to go by the time we depart for Borneo. We also recommend checking out our top trekking tips here and our indoor training ideas here for the days you don’t feel like facing the weather!
Please invest in a pair of quality hiking boots with ankle support to wear during your training and on your trek in Borneo, as these are essential for walking on uneven terrain. We also recommend incorporating hills in your training treks.
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