"Experience Sabah to the full" Borneo by bakedalaska

Borneo Travel Guide: 47 reviews and 158 photos

Sabah has everything on offer

I spent just under 3 weeks in Borneo and came back with the feeling of having 3 holidays in one.

We started out in the jungles around the Kinabatangan river looking at the birds and wildlife of the rainforests. We then moved on to spend a few days on Islands with golden beaches and clear blue seas, followed by the hustle and bustle of Sandakan and KK and the clear air of Kinabalu park and the mountain.

Not many places can offer such a diverse mix of places in such a small area, and each one bought new experiences and challenges. Whilst many seem to see Borneo as a place just to spot wildlife it has so much more to experience and with friendly locals and an easily navigable transport system is a good destination for less experienced travelers as well as those who have seen the world.

Last visit to Borneo: Sep 2008
Intro Updated Sep 28, 2008
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Reviews (4)

Uncle Tan's Wildlife camp Things to Do (1)

Uncle Tan's was our first experience of Sabah and an excellent way to start. We stayed overnight at their Ops base which... more travel advice

Comfortable in KK Hotels (3)

The Hotel Garden is a fairly new hotel in Kota Kinabalu which may be why it isn't in the guide books yet. Although it is... more travel advice

Somewhere comfortable in the heart of... Hotels (3)

The Hotel London does not look like much from the outside and is very simple on the inside but it is clean, comfortable... more travel advice

A bit of luxury in Lahad Datu Hotels (3)

The Grace Hotel is more expensive than you're average Bornean hotel but after a week spent in the rainforest it was... more travel advice

Comments (2)

thegreynomad Dec 4, 2009 at 1:12 AM Report Abuse

Think I will steer clear of the Hotel London!
balhannah Dec 3, 2009 at 3:14 AM Report Abuse

It's a wonderful area, isn't it? We just loved it, could easily return!