Borneo Malaysia Vacations - Top 10 Wildlife Destinations

Introduction

Borneo and Malaysia are two popular destinations famous for their natural settings. If you wish to spend  quality time with your friends or family while relaxing in the laps of nature, you must go on Borneo vacations.

History

These are the top 10 wildlife destinations that form an important part of Borneo vacations:

Tabin Wildlife Refuge: This natural reserve located in Sabah, Borneo (in east part of Malaysia) was established in 1984. It was designed with the objective of preserving disappearing fauna species of Sabah. Stretching over a massive distance of 48 kilometers and occupying a greater part of Malaysian peninsula, this location is inhabited by various fauna and flora species especially 3 rare animalsandmdash. Tembadau, Sumatran Rhinos and Borneo Elephant. Additionally, there are proboscis monkeys, mouse deer, elephants, orangutans, Muntjac and Sambar.

Borneo lowland rain forest: Located in southeastern Asia, this forest forms an important part of ecotourism oriented Borneo vacations. It is occupied by approximately 10,000 floral species (Rafflesia being the prominent one), 380 migratory birds and endangered animals like langurs, pigtailed macaque, white bearded gibbon and Horsfield's tarsier.

Peat Swamp forest: This waterlogged area is covered with several layers of acidic peat and occurs in Kalimantan (Indonesia). It is a home to reptilian and arboreal species like crocodiles, crab eating macaque, silvery lutung and proboscis monkey.

Sundaland heath forest: This area is visited by nature lovers who wish to enjoy their Borneo vacations among flowers. This tropical moist woodland serves important floral species like Agathis, Dacrydium, Podocarpus, pitcher plants and members of Casuarinaceae and Myrtaceae family.

Mount Kinabalu: This Mountain situated on the island of Borneo incorporates a protected area by the name Kinabalu national park. It is a home to 100 mammalian species, 326 bird species and 4500 floral species. Major attractions include Rafflesia and insectivores. Other than this, selected mountain resorts also organize adventurous activities like mountaineering, bird-watching and rock climbing.

6] Penang National Park: It is a "must visit" location if you're planning to go on Borneo vacations. Formerly named as Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve, this park extends over 2,563 hectares and is famous as the smallest national park of the world. It includes natural attractions like wetlands, lakes, mangrove forests, mudflats, coral reefs and turtle nests. Main attraction is the Monkey Beach that comprises of several species of monkeys.

Lambir Hills National Park: This park is located on a small island, approximately 30kilometers towards south of Malaysia. It is inhabited by 20 frog species, 46 reptile species, 64 mammal species and 237 bird species.

Taman Negera: It is the prime attraction of mountainous Borneo vacations. This park offers a series of adventurous activities like trekking, river rafting and bird-watching (mainly Malayan gaur and Red jungle fowl).

Templer's Park: If you're planning to undertake Borneo vacations, don't forget to visit this woodland reserve located in Klang Valley. You might come across rare birds like hawk-cuckoo, serpent eagles, forest wagtail, emerald doves, barbets, malkohas, woodpeckers and different types of toads, lizards and snakes.

Turtle Islands National Park: Located near Sulu Sea on Turtle Island, this park is widespread for hawksbill and green turtle species.

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