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Borneo Community Conservation Project Ref VBN
SOUTH CHINA SEA SULU SEA
KINABALU NP KOTA KINABALU
Mt Kinabalu 4101m Poring Hot springs
SEPILOK
Orang Utan Sanctuary
MAL AYSIA
SABAH
BATU PUTEH
Conservation project km
INDONESIA
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150
Forest survey/GVI
BORNEO
BORNEO COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PROJECT
19 DAYS HOTELS/LODGE/CAMP/HOSTEL/HOMESTAY PRESERVING BORNEO'S JUNGLE On the Kinabatangan River, an award-winning community initiative is dedicated to preserving its natural heritage. We'll be working with the local people to establish an eco-camp to protect and sustainably develop the surrounding forest. Community Conservation Work The Kinabatangan River is one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in Asia and is home to a great many protected and endangered species, however logging and development remain very real threats. We start with a forest safety training course, then move to our base at Batu Puteh where we stay with local families in their homes. Our work will involve a wide variety of activities, from trail mapping, tree planting to conducting wildlife
COMMUNITY
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Kota Kinabalu. 2 Arrive Kota Kinabalu. 3 Forest safety training course. 4 Drive to Batu Puteh; meet homestay hosts & project orientation. 5 to 14 In Batu Puteh; conservation work. 15 Drive to Sepilok; visit Orang Utan Sanctuary. 16 Drive to Kinabalu NP; visit Poring Hot Springs (550m). 17 In Kinabalu NP; walk to Laban Rata. 18 Optional ascent of Mt Kinabalu (4101m); drive to Kota Kinabalu. 19 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 3nts hotel; 1nt camp, 11nts homestay, 1nt lodge 1nt hostel; 15 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 12 dinners included. See p22. Mode of Travel: Bus/on foot. Comment: Responsible tourism in action! Work will be physical but rewarding and the chances for wildlife viewing excellent. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader, drivers and project staff. Group Size: Approx 12 to 16.
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CONSERVATION CONSTRUCTION
surveys or construction work at the eco-lodge. This area is highly populated with wildlife and there will be many chances to take river safaris to see the proboscis monkeys. Orang Utan & Mount Kinabalu We'll stay in a jungle lodge at Sepilok, our base for jungle walks and Orang Utan watching. Then we head into Kinabalu National Park and take the mountain trail up through the forest, hopefully spotting pitcher plants and some of the many bird species present within this park. Eventually we reach the mountain hostel which affords spectacular views across the forest and up to the peaks above. Next morning we have the option to make a pre-dawn ascent to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia's highest peak.
What are the benefits? By participating in this initiative, we are providing a sustainable income for the community whilst also giving them practical support and solid reasons to preserve the local forests and animals.
DATES AND PRICES Flight Inc 19 days Sat to Wed REF:VBN 2008 deps flight land Price in £s inc only 26 Jul-13 Aug 2645 1795 18 Oct-05 Nov 2445 1795 Land Only tour: 18 days start day 2 (Sun), end day 19 (Wed) These are guide prices, see p25 for details.
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