A perfect Borneo Orangutan Tour at Bukit Piton, Sabah
(This heartfelt experience is written by Marco Ferrarese from monkeyrockworld.com)
Think of Borneo, and the usual images of steamy tropical jungles, murky rivers, beautiful and ancient forests (read about our hiking experience at Tawau Hills Park and the Sungai Kapur Borneo River Safari), and wild adventures will come to mind. For many, a trip to Borneo means looking for wildlife — and, in particular, orangutans. These majestic apes can indeed only be spotted in the wild in Borneo or the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
But what is the perfect Borneo orangutan tour? How can you make sure that you actually spot some in the wild — without visiting a sanctuary — and get that real, authentic experience of a rainforest encounter with these incredible creatures?
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Discover how you can be part of the forest’s renewal — join our Donors Tour and witness orangutan habitats being restored at Bukit Piton.
About Marco Ferrarese
Marco Ferrarese is a Penang-based travel writer and book author who has written over 100 articles about travel, culture, and extreme music in Asia for international publications including BBC, CNN, The Guardian, and Travel + Leisure. He shares his decade-long Penang experience on Penang Insider and offers insights on travel writing at Monkey Rock World .