The 10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Borneo
- Head deep in the rainforest at Danum Valley, Sabah.
- The pride of Borneo: Mount Kinabalu, Sabah.
- Borneo’ Survivor Island: Pulau Tiga, Sabah.
- A sandy retreat to Sipadan Island, Sabah.
- The most beautiful place in Borneo: Bohey Dulang, Sabah.
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Is it worth going to Borneo?
Borneo is an incredible place and I would urge anyone to visit – it’s not only home to some of the oldest rainforest and most impressive wildlife on the planet, in Malaysian Borneo you’ll find one of South East Asia’s highest mountains and some fascinating colonial and WW2 history.
Is Borneo a safe country to visit?
Borneo in general is a safe destination with relatively low crime rates. Tourists should exercise the usual precautions – not walking alone at night, not leaving valuables such as cameras and smart phones on display, and using registered taxis.
Is Sabah Borneo safe?
Despite the incidences that took place in the past few years, rest assured that it is safe to travel to Sabah. ESSCOM has verified the security in the east coast of Sabah are intact and under control with no subsequent cases of kidnapping, but travellers should still be cautious of their surroundings when visiting.
What is the best time of year to go to Borneo?
The best time to visit Borneo is between March and October, when the island is hot, humid, and at its driest. This makes it one of Southeast Asia’s few summer destinations. It is also the best time to see orangutans in the wild, while turtles can be seen on Lankayan Island between June and September.
Are there tigers in Borneo?
Borneo and Sumatra are the only places on Earth where tigers, rhinos, orangutans, and elephants live together. The forests are home to marvelous creatures like the proboscis monkey, sun bear, clouded leopard, and flying fox bat, and endangered animals like the Sumatran tiger, Sumatran rhino, and Bornean elephant.
Are there headhunters in Borneo?
The headhunters in Borneo were active until approximately one century ago. Various tribes, including Sarawak’s Iban and Sabah’s Murut and Kadazan-Dusun brought fear to the early British colonialists. Victorian Britain nicknamed the land ‘Barbaric Borneo’ which was fitting for the nature of the indigenous tribes.
Is it better to live in Malaysia or Indonesia?
Malaysia is fairly better developed country among others in region. The only better option is Singapore. The overall Cost of Living may be a bit higher, but the quality of life is better in Malaysia (compared to Indonesia).
What language is spoken in Borneo?
What language do they speak in Borneo? Bahasa Malaysia is the official language spoken in the Sabah and Sarawak. Other widely spoken languages include Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil and English. All the indigenous tribes in Borneo also speak their own language.
Are there sharks in Borneo?
The Borneo shark (Carcharhinus borneensis) is a species of requiem shark, and part of the family Carcharhinidae. Extremely rare, it is known only from inshore waters around Mukah in northwestern Borneo, though it may once have been more widely distributed.
Does Borneo have an airport?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is the busiest of all the airports in Borneo and second-busiest in Malaysia, but it operates efficiently enough.
Is Sipadan island safe?
Its safe for traveling here. PGA are patrol at all time afternoon and night. Lots foreigner tourist are traveling here for diving at Sipadan island. Most of them are staying at Mabul island.
How long is the flight to Borneo?
between 17 and 19 hours
Borneo flight facts
Land in Kota Kinabalu or Sarawak. You can also connect via Hong Kong or Singapore. Depending on connections, your total flight time will come in between 17 and 19 hours.
Can you wear shorts in Borneo?
Top style tips for Borneo
Our advice when deciding what to wear in Borneo is to Dress modestly; this means avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless t-shirts.Lightweight natural fabrics work best and pack long pants and long sleeved shirts to help keep the mosquitoes from feasting on you.
How many days do you need in Borneo?
If you’re organising your trip before you go then you can probably fit in the highlights in about 7 to 10 days. If you’re travelling independently like I was and booking things as you go along, then you could probably easily stretch this to fill two weeks or more.
What is the driest month in Borneo?
March to October. This period is known as the ‘dry’ season in Borneo although being rainforest there is a possibility of rain at any time and it is generally hot and humid even in summer.
What is so special about Borneo?
Borneo is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, being home to an estimated 15,000 different plant species. Borneo is home to the Rafflesia Arnoldii flower; the largest flower in the world.Borneo is thought to be home to around 222 mammals – 44 of which are only found in Borneo.
What did Borneo used to be called?
It was known as North Borneo during the British colonial period (until 1963). Its land area is dominated by Mount Kinabalu (13,455 feet [4,101 metres]). A great tangle of ranges—the Crocker, Terus Madi, and Witti—serrate the interior and include many peaks between 4,000 and 6,000 feet (1,200 and 1,800 metres).
Are Borneo Tigers extinct?
The Bornean tiger is possibly an extinct tiger population that may have lived on the island of Borneo in prehistoric times. A live Bornean tiger has not been conclusively recorded, but the indigenous Dayak people believe in its existence and report sightings on occasion.
Is Borneo a third world country?
The island is politically divided among three countries: Malaysia and Brunei in the north, and Indonesia to the south. Approximately 73% of the island is Indonesian territory.
Borneo.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Area rank | 3rd |
| Highest elevation | 13,435 ft (4095 m) |
| Highest point | Mount Kinabalu |
| Administration |
What religion is Borneo?
Malaysia Borneo Religions
Borneo is a great example of a place where tolerance of religious and political views can create a peaceful and respectful society. The population is approximately split between Islam 60%; Buddhist 19%; Christian 9%; Hindu 6%. Many of the indigenous groups, such as the Penan, are Christian.
