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Wild Borneo Expedition
Sept 25 - Nov 1, 2025
We can't express to you how excited we are for this trip, truly a dream since we were children.
Sail with us in one of the last true jungles of the world finding jaw dropping animals in their natural habitat.
Trip Highlights
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Dive Sipadan’s legendary reefs
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Live with the Bajau Sea Nomads
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Safari up the Kinabatangan River
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Sail remote islands & reefs
Manifesting...
The Facts
Expedition Borneo: Sea Nomads, Jungles & Reefs
Route: Tawau - Sipadan - Kinabatangan River - Kudat
Dates: Sept 25 – Nov 1
Distance: 500+ Nautical Miles
Arrival Airport: TWU (Tawau)
Departure Airport: KUD (Kudat)
Crew Contribution: $3,330USD per person
Itinerary
WEEK 1: Sipadan & The Coral Kingdom
Base: Semporna, Mabul, Kapalai, Sipadan
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Daily Dives: Explore the world-famous reefs of Sipadan – dramatic wall dives, tornadoes of barracuda, turtles galore.
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Overnights: Anchor off Mabul & Kapalai – chill island vibes with great night dives.
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Film/Content Focus: Marine biodiversity, reef conservation, coral life.
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Local Collaboration: Partner with park rangers & marine NGOs to gain insight into conservation challenges.
Optional: Dive briefings with marine biologists or local dive shop advocates.
WEEK 2: The Bajau Laut – Sea Nomads of Semporna
Base: Tun Sakaran Marine Park – Bodgaya, Maiga, Sibuan
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Cultural Focus: Meet the Bajau Laut, “Sea Gypsies” who live on boats or stilt homes over turquoise water.
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Activities:
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Join freediving and spearfishing excursions with Bajau youth.
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Document traditional boatbuilding or fishing techniques.
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Share stories of statelessness, education access, and ocean stewardship.
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Film/Content Focus: Human-ocean connection, cultural resilience, underwater life as a lifestyle.
WEEK 3: Kinabatangan River – Into the Wild
Route: Sail to Sandakan, then inland via riverboats
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Wildlife Encounters:
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Pygmy elephants
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Proboscis monkeys
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Orangutans in the wild
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Crocodiles, hornbills, and macaques
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Eco-Stay: Anchor near the river mouth and partner with a local eco-lodge (e.g., Sukau or Abai village).
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Activities: River safaris, night jungle walks, drone footage of rainforest canopies.
Film/Content Focus: Borneo's rainforest biodiversity, conservation efforts, intersection of land and sea.
WEEK 4: Coastal Villages to Kudat – Tip of Borneo
Route: Lahad Datu ➝ Dent Haven Coast ➝ Banggi Island ➝ Kudat
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Sailing Highlights:
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A couple final days in the river.
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Meet local fishing communities
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Visit Banggi Island, Malaysia’s largest island
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Cultural Stop: Rungus Longhouses near Kudat – experience music, crafts, and life in Sabah’s north.
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Finale: Arrive at Simpang Mengayau, the majestic Tip of Borneo where the South China Sea meets the Sulu Sea.
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Wrap Party: Sunset feast on deck with tribal drumming or beach BBQ.
Film/Content Focus: Remote maritime communities, closing reflection on the journey and ocean connection.