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Kuala Lumpur and the market
We headed off to the aiport and flew to Kuala Lumpur at lunchtime. After a bit of a problem at the airport with our luggage weight, we got our main bags sent through for the ongoing flight to the UK.
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Tanjung Aru Resort
Highlights -
o The sunsets
o Proximity to Kota Kinabalu
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Rasa Ria Resort, near Kota Kinabalu – 5 nights
Highlights -
o Seeing baby Orangutan orphans being cared for and playing in the trees!
o Being in rainforest and all the noises, yet by the sea too – unique!
o The Resort – Rasa Ria – and the room and [...]
Continue reading this article Rasa Ria Resort, near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo
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Borneo Rainforest Lodge – Danum Valley – 3 nights
Highlights -
o Seeing a wild Orangutan male in the trees – free!
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Sandakan and Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary- 1 night
Highlights -
o Seeing the Proboscis Monkeys and observing their behaviour at the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
o Sandakan Town
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Turtle Island – Selingan – seeing turtles nesting and hatching – 1 night
Highlights -
o Seeing hawksbill turtles nesting
o Seeing tiny hatchling turtles being released into the sea
o Learning about the rescue and plight of the turtles
o Photo opportunities
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Sepilok 2nd visit – staying at the Sepilok Jungle Resort – 1 night
Highlights -
o Seeing Orangutans up close
o Watching Orangutan behaviour
o Learning about the rescue and plight of these poor creatures
o Photo opportunities
o Night tour, seeing many nocturnal creatures – lesser malay mousedeer, a stick insect and a western [...]
Continue reading this article Sepilok Jungle Resort and the rehabilitation centre
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Seeing palm oil plantations
As we made our way to the Sepilok Jungle Resort, where we stayed that night, the guide showed us some palm kernels – the type which are being grown absolutely everywhere for its oil. Ok, they can make cooking oil, soap and lots of
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Gomantong cave
Highlights -
o Interesting to see the harvest tactics for swifts nests
o Feeling of relief when leaving the cockroaches and creepy crawlies behind!
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Melapi lodge – Kinabatangan River , Sukau – 2 nights
Highlights -
o Night boat journey in search of nocturnal creatures
o Spotting Wild Proboscis Monkeys
o Spotting a Wild Orangutan with baby in the trees – free!