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Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

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Sabah is a Malaysian state occupying the northern tip of Borneo, the world's third-largest island, and is widely regarded as one of Southeast Asia's premier nature destinations. It is home to Mount Kinabalu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the highest peak between the Himalayas and New Guinea, drawing trekkers from around the world. The state's rich biodiversity includes pygmy elephants, orangutans, and proboscis monkeys, best seen in reserves like Danum Valley and the Kinabatangan River corridor. Offshore, the Semporna Archipelago — including Sipadan Island — offers some of the world's top scuba diving, with vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life.

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Sabah, Malaysian Borneo · 8 days

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Borneo – East Sabah Adventure (Self-Launched)

An 8-day self-launched loop through East Sabah — Kota Kinabalu, a Dusun village homestay below Mount Kinabalu, the wildlife-rich Kinabatangan River, the Sepilok orangutan and sun bear centres, and turtle-hatching Libaran Island — before flying back to KK. You book the same guesthouses, lodges and speedboats directly, join the same river cruises and sanctuaries as day visitors, and travel by local bus, minivan and a cheap domestic AirAsia flight. All costs are rough backpacker estimates in GBP per person and exclude international flights to/from Malaysia.

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