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Borneo is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth—and home to five wild cat species, four of which are incredibly rare and elusive. Our special interest trips focus on the near-mythical Sunda Clouded Leopard, Marbled Cat, Flat-headed Cat, and the more frequently seen Leopard Cat. Destinations like Deramakot, Tabin, and Danum Valley offer the best chances for sightings, with Deramakot being globally recognised for high success rates. These dense forests demand patience, sharp guides, and night safaris. Visit between March and October, flying into Kota Kinabalu or Lahad Datu
At A Glance
Nearest Airports
Kota Kinabalu, Lahad Datu (Sabah, Malaysia)
Best Time
March–October
Habitats
Lowland Dipterocarp Rainforest, Riparian Forest, Swamp-Edge Woodland
Min Recommended Stay
06–08 Days
Main Destinations
Deramakot Forest Reserve, Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Danum Valley Conservation Area
These protected forests are among the only places in Southeast Asia with real chances of seeing multiple wild cat species in the same region.
Places to Go:
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Tabin Wildlife Reserve (~200 m; lowland forest & swamp margins): Leopard Cat and Flat-headed Cat possible near water edges; Clouded Leopard sightings increasing with extended stays and camera trap data..
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Danum Valley (~150–300 m; pristine rainforest): Less disturbed forest; chance for Marbled Cat and Clouded Leopard. Also home to orangutans, sun bears, and Bornean gibbons. .
Suggested Itineraries
A Sabah Safari
13 nights, 14 days
Spot orangutans and pygmy elephants in Danum Valley
Explore the untouched rainforests of Maliau Basin
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A Journey into India’s Small Wild Cats
11 nights, 12 days
Traverse wetlands, dry deciduous forests, rocky scrub, and alpine deserts in search of species adapted to each unique habitat
Track Fishing Cats in Dudhwa or the Sundarbans; Rusty-spotted Cats in Bera or Satpura; Eurasian Lynx in Ladakh’s alpine valleys.
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Asia’s Bear Odyssey
11 nights, 10 days
Track Sloth Bears, Himalayan Black Bears, Himalayan Brown Bears, and the elusive Sun Bear across diverse habitats from India’s forests to Borneo’s jungles.
From teak forests and alpine valleys to equatorial rainforests, every terrain reveals a different bear realm.
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Birds of Borneo
13 nights, 14 days
Spot rare birds in Danum Valley like the bristlehead
Cruise the Kinabatangan for hornbills and herons
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Borneo Bliss
10 nights, 11 days
Trek Mount Kinabalu for epic views and rare flora
Explore beaches and reefs at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
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Whispers Among Giants: African Primate Trails
12 nights, 11 days
Trek through ancient forest trails to meet mountain gorillas and playful chimpanzees in their natural habitats—an experience both humbling and transformative.
Visit world-renowned hotspots like Kibale (Uganda) and Nyungwe (Rwanda), where lush ecosystems harbor 13+ primate species—blue monkeys, red colobus, mangabeys, and more.
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