It’s a jungle out there! Borneo has some of the world’s most wildlife-rich equatorial rainforests, incredible landscapes (above and below the waves) and rich indigenous culture.
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Explore Sarawak’s giant caverns, trek through Sabah’s dense jungle, meet orangutans in Kalimantan; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer Anna Kaminski describes why she loves Borneo. "During my visits to Borneo the island has always struck me as the ultimate all-rounder. Whether you're trekking through remote, barely penetrable jungle, exploring underwater worlds brimming with reef fish, sharks and turtles, spotting unique wildlife or exploring vast caves, Borneo has it all. In contrast with the sophisticated coastal cities, the remote interior, rich in indigenous culture, is still imbued with a magic and mystique that has drawn travellers to Borneo for generations. Stay in a traditional longhouse, forage for your dinner in the jungle and experience tribal hospitality, and you'll depart with lifelong memories."
Borneo Top 10
1. Gunung Mulu National Park
2. Maliau Basin
3. Tanjung Puting National Park
4. Mt Kinabalu
5. Kelabit Highlands
6. Danum Valley
7. Kuching
8. Loksado
9. Derawan Archipelago
10. Kinabatangan River Safaris
Inside Lonely Planet’s Borneo Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – Politics, Islam, History, Peoples & Cultures, Food & Drink, Natural World
Coverage includes: Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei Darussalam, Kalimantan and more
Curator: Paul Harding
Writers: Brett Atkinson, Anna Kaminski
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