Day 01
Arrival in Borneo
After landing in Borneo, you’ll be greeted by the Camp Borneo crew and begin your transfer to camp. Along the way, visit the Kundasang War Memorial, honoring the Australian and British prisoners of war who lost their lives in Sandakan. When you arrive at camp, the local community will welcome you with a traditional cultural dance performance.
Day 02
Sunrise Views and Project Orientation
Wake early to hike Bongkud Hill and watch the sunrise over the countryside. Later, you’ll receive an orientation to the service-learning project work ahead, focused on improving local infrastructure and facilities for this fast-growing village. You’ll also join cultural activities such as basic language lessons and traditional dance sessions.
Day 03-04
Community Service Learning Project
Spend the next two days working alongside local people on meaningful community projects. Tasks may include repairing or building school facilities, improving community infrastructure, and installing water storage systems. No matter the project, your efforts will address real community needs. You’ll also have the chance to learn traditional arts and crafts from local residents.
Day 05
Transfer to Next Camp
This morning you’ll transfer to Batu Puteh, a remote jungle region. Meet the KOPEL team, a local environmental organization, who will explain the project work you'll be undertaking here. You'll then take a boat ride up the river to your jungle camp, where you’ll have the chance to sleep in a hammock beneath the forest canopy under the stars.
Day 06-07
Forest regeneration work
Over the next two days, you’ll learn about the Borneo rainforest and its ecological importance. Working alongside KOPEL staff, you’ll help with reforestation efforts by planting native trees and supporting habitat restoration for endangered wildlife, such as orangutans.
Day 08
Sepilok and Sunbear Centres
Today you will transfer to Sandakan and head to Sepilok to visit the Orangutan Sanctuary and Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see these incredible animals up close, and learn about the important conservation work that is taking place to protect them. In the afternoon you will visit the Sandakan War Memorial before checking into a hostel for the night.
Day 09
Explore Local Markets
Return to Kota Kinabalu, and dependant on time, you may spend your final day exploring bustling local markets, sightseeing, and picking up souvenirs. Rest up ahead of your travel home tomorrow, and take time to reflect on your growth and accomplishments over your expedition.
Day 10
Departure
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to the Camp Borneo crew and head to the airport for your flight home.
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