Borneo’s Danum Valley Conservation Area is home to a wide variety of animals, from endangered elephants to rare giant amphibians.
There are several ways to access this remote state’s pristine beauty without going through expensive, officially-designated tour companies or paying hefty fees.
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These desert islands off the east coast of Borneo are a hidden paradise, with powder-fine beaches, lush interiors and lagoons with stingless jellyfish.
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This isolated mountain range in southern Kalimantan is home to dense forests, mist-laced karst formations, indigenous Dayak villages, jungle treks and white-water rafting.
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While Sipadan has a reputation for attracting expert underwater explorers, there are many options throughout Borneo’s Semporna Archipelago for less-advanced divers and snorkelers.
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Borneo’s indigenous peoples, known collectively as Dayaks, belong to many different tribal groups each with its own dialect, customs, laws, culture and territory.
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