Imagine yourself surrounded by lush rainforests, home to some of the world's most unique and rare wildlife. Borneo, the World's third-largest island, is a dream destination for birders, photographers, naturalists and ecotourists alike. With its 8 species of Asian Hornbill, Borneo Big 5, and over 280 species of mammals, this premier wildlife destination is sure to grip your attention and keep a piece of your heart.
NT Bird Specialists' Borneo wildlife safaris and birdwatching holidays responsibly travel to Malaysia's best tropical birding and mammal-watching sites.
Staying true to our passions and ethos, our international tours don't just go birding in new places. We proudly support conservation, sustainable suppliers and local communities in Sabah and Sarawak during our special-interest Borneo tours. We remain committed to encouraging responsible and ethical birding, wildlife, and photography practices and ensure our tours distribute real ecotourism benefits to many local guides, rangers, and Indigenous communities wherever possible.
By joining NT Bird Specialists' ecotours, you can enjoy exceptional nature and value while positively impacting the environment and people living in it.
Our FULL BOARD Borneo group tour itineraries include our NT Bird Specialist Tour Leader/Bird Guide, Luke Paterson, Experienced local Bornean Bird Guides and naturalist Guides, all tours, night safaris, cruises, entry fees, meals, accommodation (ecolodges, some with luxury options), and more.
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Borneo Birding & EcoTours
Borneo Birding & Wildlife Tour: Hornbills, Trogons & Orangutans
Borneo Birding & Wildlife Tour: Hornbills, Trogons & Orangutans
Borneo is a naturalist's dream & a breathtaking destination for NT Bird Specialists' guests to experience incredible accessible birding & mammal viewing.
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| Draw card birds of Borneo: endemic Bornean Bristlehead, Whitehead’s Trogon, Spiderhunter and Broadbill, Blue-headed Pitta, Bornean Crested Fireback, Fruithunter, Bornean Forktail |
| Up close wildlife sightings. Southeast Asia's best birding and mammal-watching experiences, including Bornean Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, Pygmy Elephant, Sun Bear, Clouded Leopard, North Borneo Gibbon, Binturong and Western Tarsier. |
| Lipid Mud Volcanoes and nocturnal spotlighting safaris in Tabin Wildlife Reserve |
| Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari Cruises |
| Carnivorous pitcher plants Nepenthes and World’s largest flower Rafflesia |
| Staying at Borneos best wildlife ecolodges and luxury resort (Gunung Mulu NP, Borneo Rainforest Lodge Danum Valley, Tabin Wildlife Resort) |
| Mass bat exodus and the picturesque Gunung Mulu National Park cave systems, while supporting 'Up River' Orang Ulu communities |
| Visiting Mulu and Kinabalu National Parks, Sepilok Rainforest Discovery Centre, Kinabatangan River, Tabin and Danum Valley Conservation Reserves |
| Experiencing exceptional value and responsible travel on our 16-day comprehensive full board birding and wildlife ecotour |
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