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Sandakan: Best Place in Borneo for Wildlife Safari
Borneo's wildlife haven, with wild orangutans, elephants and rescued sunbears
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Kota Kinabalu: The adventure capital of Malaysia
Adventure capital of Malaysia, gateway to iconic Mt Kinabalu and the oldest rainforests in the world
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Semporna: Sharks + Barracuda Tornado
Gateway city to some of the best dive sites in the world, with hammerhead sharks and barracudas
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Kuching: Lost Tribes + Orangutans
Quirky cat city with intriguing tribal traditions, cool rainforest adventures and rescued Orangutans
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Mulu: Surreal Hike + Huge Caves
Borneo's best kept secret with some of the world's largest caves, headhunters' trails and soaring Pinnacles
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Lahad Datu: 130M Year Old Rainforest
Gateway city to some of the wildest and oldest rainforests on earth
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4.8 (98)
|2D1N
|Up to 30 guests
“Recommend choosing the extra night at poring hot springs”
4.8 (98)
|2D1N
|Up to 33 guests
“Lina made our seamless Asia trip a dream come true ”
superhost
4.9 (67)
|11 hrs
|Up to 16 guests
“Amazing Borneo hike with knowledgeable friendly guide delicious local lunch ”
4.8 (98)
|2D1N
|Up to 30 guests
“genuinely cares and personally invested in making sure everything is smooth”
4.8 (98)
|2D1N
|Up to 33 guests
“Unforgettable climb topnotch support breathtaking views ”
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|7 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
4.9 (67)
|2D1N
|Up to 20 guests
“Everything was a 1010 from booking to transport”
4.9 (67)
|2D1N
|Up to 20 guests
“My guide Effrey was a legend”
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superhost
4.8 (474)
|3D2N
|Up to 34 guests
“Our guide made the whole experience a million times better! Food also very good”
superhost
4.8 (474)
|2D1N
|Up to 34 guests
“Being out in the Jungle and seeing the wildlife was fascinating”
5.0 (32)
|2D1N
|Up to 103 guests
4.4 (114)
|3D2N
|Up to 48 guests
“The place is super clean and the food was some of the best we had ”
4.4 (114)
|2D1N
|Up to 38 guests
“I had a great stay and definitely would return again”
4.8 (474)
|4D3N
|Up to 18 guests
“We saw the big 5 and much more”
4.5 (19)
|12 hrs
|Up to 20 guests
“We had the chance to see a lot of wild animals”
4.4 (114)
|12 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
“Delivered with a passion for his region”
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Love letters from our guests
4.8
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1,262 reviews
So amazing to see many wild animals and so lucky to hear stories from the local host. Especially Azi, so lovely :)
Xu Zhenhua
The lodge and the guides are wonderfull. Food is very good and the tours are alot of fun! Be sure to take good insect reppelent because the mosquitos there are no joke. Thank you especially to Hakimi our guide 😁
Jisse
Really good experience as a first timer. Granted that it's recommended to take the 3d2n package I personally didn't feel rushed at all in the 2d1n package. The boat trips were pretty long and usually they are willing to extend the trip durations slightly so that you get a better chance for sightings of the big 5 - which btw if you go at a good time of the year is not outside the realm of possibility.
If I do have to give some suggestions: Definitely increase the number of local items at the buffets and reduce continental items like baked beans, just a personal opinion. Other than that they take a 10 myr deposit for the room key. Make sure to get it back !
Other than that, the experience was pretty flawless, although for night, I'd recommend the night walk instead of the night cruise... slightly better chances for more nocturnal creatures imo and better chances to get closer to them.
P.S. I definitely will be coming back here again in the future!
Shreyan Saha
We did the 2 day 1 night stay at this eco camp in the rainforest. One of the best experiences of my life. The local guides are amazing and know so much about the area and animals. The eco camp is truly eco friendly and basic - keep this in mind if you like more “comfortable” places to sleep. High cabins with mattresses which are on floor with fly nets - still slept fine. Shower is with bucket and cold water, toilet is western normal toilet. Food is basic but still delicious for a basic traveller. If you love truly authentic experiences this is for you. We saw lots of wildlife and our guides went out of their way to make sure we did. Love what they are doing at this place and we are very grateful.
Dani
Incredible experience. The guides are really friendly and fun and have great knowledge of local fauna and flora, they know the sounds of the rainforest and are expert wildlife spotters. We stayed for 4d3n and it was a highlight of our travels. The accomodation is basic as described (no power/wifi, normally there are lights in the rooms but the solar power system was under maintenance when we stayed so battery lamps were provided, private bathroom under your cabin with bucket “Mandi” showers and a sink and flushable toilet). Sleeping in a cabin under mosquito nets with the sound of the rainforest around, it was nice to switch off from the internet for a while and enjoy the experience. We saw heaps of wildlife, including a couple of rare gibbon sightings and an orangutan in camp when we first arrived, heaps of hornbills, insects/spiders, snakes and many more! The food was also delicious and plentiful every day. I’m looking forward to returning in the future to check in on the trees we planted and revisit the Kinabatangan river.
Nelson
This place is amazing!!!! We saw so many animals (including Pygmy elephants and orangutans!!) and our guide, Azman was SO knowledgeable and friendly and AMAZING at spotting wildlife. The camp is simple, the food is delicious and different every day, the staff is friendly and accommodating and the wildlife spotting cannot be beat! We also got to plant a tree and I hope to come back to visit my baby tree once it’s had some time to grow. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Karen
Just completed the 4 day/3 night stay at the Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp (TREC) and had the most remarkable adventure. If you want to experience the amazing Bornean jungle and see the wildlife that makes it so special, this is an ideal stay. We saw orangutans working their way through the trees above the camp on three different occasions (including a family unit with a tiny baby) and saw two others while out on one of the frequent wildlife cruises along the Kinabatangan River. Between the boat rides, jungle walks, and time in camp we saw proboscis monkeys, langurs, macaques, crocodiles, four species of hornbills, raptors, kingfishers, countless songbirds, and even mouse deer, civets, a slow loris, tree shrew, and Malay badger. Our guide, Apek, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and eager for us to have a great experience. The accommodations are not fancy, but we slept great every night after the day's adventures (starting as nearly as early and ending just about as late as you want). The food is tasty and the vegetarian meals provided for those who requested them were particularly good. Highly recommended for people who want an authentic rainforest experience and are comfortable without luxury accommodations.
Ken
We joined a 4-day, 3-night Eco Trek Tour at the EcoJungleCamp, and we can 100% recommend Kopel Tours!
The tour is fully organized and run by locals, which makes the experience feel authentic and meaningful. Every day was filled with exciting activities such as river cruises, jungle treks, tree planting, and much more. The itinerary was perfectly balanced — we were able to experience a lot without feeling rushed, with enough breaks to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Our guide, Rafizan, grew up in a nearby village and shared incredible insights about the wildlife and rainforest ecosystem. We were extremely lucky to spot so many animals — including orangutans, crocodiles, hornbills, proboscis monkeys, pig-tailed macaques, and many more — all thanks to our amazing guide!
Spending four days there gave us the best chance to see these wild animals in their natural habitat. What made it even more special was knowing that the tour directly supports rainforest conservation and the local community. Ethical and sustainable tourism is clearly a top priority for Kopel Tours.
The food was delicious, and the accommodation right in the middle of the rainforest was a unique experience in itself.
In summary, we’re truly grateful we chose Kopel Tours — they made this adventure an unforgettable experience.
Warm regards,
Sandra & Lennard
Lennard
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