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Malaysia · Borneo

Sabah (Borneo)

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Orangutans, Mount Kinabalu and river safaris in the rainforest.

Sabah in Malaysian Borneo is a wildlife destination: orangutans at Sepilok near Sandakan, pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys on the Kinabatangan River, the climb up 4,095 m Mount Kinabalu and world-class diving off Sipadan.

Known for

  • Wildlife
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Adventure
Travel guide on Wikivoyage ↗

Best time to visit

The best months for Sabah (Borneo) are March, April, May, June, July, August and September.

Suggested route

6 nights across 3 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.

  1. 1Kota Kinabalu · 2 nights
  2. 2Kundasang · 2 nights
  3. 3Sandakan · 2 nights