Travel Guides

Sabah with children, sorted by age: the minimum ages on our trips, what works for under-5s, what to skip, and how to pace a family week between river, reef and rainforest.

Sepilok or the wild? We rank the Kinabatangan, Danum Valley, Tabin, Deramakot and Sepilok by your real odds of seeing an orangutan, and say how many nights each needs.

What the 8.5km Mount Kinabalu climb really involves — timings, Laban Rata, the summit push, and exactly what to pack for 0°C at Low's Peak.

Both get you far off the tourist trail. One is about wild orangutans and Iban culture, the other about caves, limestone pinnacles and Murut culture.

Longboats, limestone caves, Batu Punggul and Murut village life, deep in Sabah's interior near the Indonesian border. Why Orou Sapulot is worth the journey.

Malaysia's second-highest mountain by the Sinua route: a steep jungle trail, two nights at Camp 2 and a pre-dawn summit push. No crowds, no mountain resort.

Several days walking through untouched rainforest, basic jungle camps and a seven-tiered waterfall you can only reach on foot. What Maliau Basin trekking is really like.

Everything to pack for a Mount Kinabalu climb: the full list by category, what to wear from Timpohon Gate to the summit, packing tips, and the extra items Via Ferrata climbers need.

Four and a half hours from Kuching, then upriver by longboat to Iban longhouse country and one of Sarawak's last wild orangutan populations.

From ancient rainforests to towering granite peaks, river tours and beaches, Borneo offers a dazzling array of landscapes & activities. If you are new to planning a trip to Borneo, start here!

Mount Kinabalu is far more than Sabah’s highest mountain. Discover the history, culture and extraordinary biodiversity of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, from its sacred significance to the indigenous people of Sabah to its remarkable collection of orchids, pitcher plants, birds and other wildlife. Learn why Mount Kinabalu is considered one of the world’s most important biological sites and what makes climbing it such a unique experience.

Afternoon, dawn and night cruises on the Kinabatangan compared — what each is good for, the Klias alternative from Kota Kinabalu, and a packing list.

How a morning at Sepilok's orangutan and sun bear centres works — the 10am feeding, the nursery, entrance fees, and how it fits into Sandakan trips.

An honest guide to the proboscis monkeys, orangutans, pygmy elephants, crocodiles and hornbills you can realistically spot on a Kinabatangan river safari.

Boat times, the one lodge, the ranger call after dinner and hatchling releases — an honest look at an overnight stay on Turtle Island off Sandakan.

How Mulu's four show caves, the bat exodus and the canopy skywalk work, plus flights to Mulu and how many nights to plan.

Danum Valley and Tabin Wildlife Reserve compared — access from Lahad Datu, accommodation and prices, and how you look for wildlife in each.