The world’s third-largest island, politically divided between Malaysia and Brunei in the north, and Indonesia to the south, Borneo is a tropical paradise with unspoilt, endless white sandy beaches, the oldest and most bio-diverse rainforest on Earth, and an abundance of natural wonders.
"In complete contrast to Peninsular Malaysia, East Malaysia (the northern half of Borneo) is a mysterious world of coral islands and lush rainforests harbouring exotic creatures and isolated tribes."
The world’s third-largest island, politically divided between Malaysia and Brunei in the north, and Indonesia to the south, Borneo is a tropical paradise with unspoilt, endless white sandy beaches, the oldest and most bio-diverse rainforest on Earth, and an abundance of natural wonders, (including the orangutan – one of man’s closest relatives – and a host of other endangered species).
It’s also one of South East Asia’s few destinations that’s great come summer. Wedged between the Bornean jungle and the South China Sea, Kota Kinabalu is the launching point for explorers to head out and enjoy Sabah’s surrounding jungle and marine-life, coral atolls, tropical islands, pristine beaches, giant rivers and abundance of nature.
KK’s centre is based around its waterfront area, where trendy bars, restaurants and hotels mingle with traditional markets, fishing ports and hawker stalls.
Further afield, Kinabalu National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its many carnivorous plant and orchid species, and home to Mount Kinabalu) is an unrivalled attraction for nature-lovers and climbers alike; while Sipadan Island, at the heart of the coral triangle (the most diverse marine environment in the world) is one of the planet’s best destinations for scuba-diving.