this is the promo powerpoint for the Borneo Trip 2014. This will occur in the september holidays of 2014

1. 2014

2.  Stop over in Kuala Lumpur for one night , go up the
Petronas towers.

3.  Fly from Kl to Borneo – Sandakan. Check in to the
Sepilok Jungle resort for one night.

4.  Transfer to Sandakan River cruise 3 day, 2 Night
package.
 The safari includes overnight accommodation at the
comfortable and hospitable Kinabatangan Nature
Lodge, evening meal, breakfast and transport from / to
Sandakan airport or a hotel in Sandakan

6.  Go on a 3D2N Kinabatangan River and Wildlife safari trip and get a glimpse of the
stunning, and often unique, wildlife and rainforests of Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.
 The Kinabatangan River is the longest river in Sabah emerging high in the Crocker
Range and travelling 560km down to its mangrove swamp estuary
 The Kinabatangan River provides a unique and rich ecosystem and the
concentration of wildlife in the lower reaches of the Kinabatangan River is
remarkable and is acknowledged by experts to be the most varied and easily
accessible wildlife in all of Southeast Asia.
 The WWF (World Wildlife Fund) states that the Kinabatangan River in Sabah,
Borneo, Malaysia is one of only two known places on Earth where 10 primate species
can be found. This includes the Bornean Orang Utan, the Proboscis Monkey,
Macaques, Maroon Langur and Bornean Gibbon, most of which are endemic to
Borneo.
 You can also expect to see Crocodiles, Hawks, Eagles, Hornbills, Kingfishers and
much more. if you are very lucky you may catch a glimpse of the newly discovered
Bornean 'Pygmy' Elephant feeding on the edge of the Kinabatangan River. As well as
the animals and bird life you can also spot many insects, reptiles and amphibians
including snakes, frogs and stick insects.

8.  Part of the river cruise program is a visit to the Sepilok
Orang-utan sanctuary

10.  Transfer to the Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Center
for the one day program.
 The Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) is the gateway
to getting to know the uniqueness and importance of
Borneo’s rainforests.
 Situated 23 kilometres from Sandakan Town and not
too far from the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, the
RDC’s main highlights are its exhibition halls, the
Plant Discovery Garden, the Kapili-Sepilok Forest
Reserve, environmental education programmes and a
small lake for boat rides.

12.  Trasfer to Tawau
and fly to Kuching
to visit the
Semenggoh
Wildlife Center

13.  Established in 1975 to care for wild animals which have
either been found injured in the forest, orphaned, or were
previously kept as illegal pets. The centre is situated within
the boundaries of the Semenggoh Nature Reserve,
approximately 24 km from Kuching.
 When established, the three main aims of the Centre were:
 To rehabilitate wild animals who have been injured, orphaned
in the wild or handicapped by
 prolonged captivity, with the objective of subsequently
releasing them back to the wild.
 To conduct research on wildlife and captive breeding
programmes for endangered species.
 To educate visitors and the general public about the
importance of conservation.

15.  The nights
accommodation will be
at Beds Guesthouse
Hostel

16.  Annah Rais Longhouse –
 Annah Rais long house is well known for its
beautiful natural surroundings and the uniqueness of
the life style of its villagers, the Bidayuh, one of the
many ethnic groups found in Sarawak. For the
travellers, there are a lot of things that you can
learn and do while visiting. The very interesting thing
that you all can do is visit all around the village and
learn about the locals lifestyle.

18.  Fly from Kuching to Kuala lumpur for Stop over
 The cultural hub of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is visually
defined by the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, which are
the tallest twin buildings in the world and a vision of
modern architecture.
 On the flip side, the Sri Mahamariamman is the oldest
Hindu temple in Malaysia, its façade a colorful totem
pole of iconography.
 Shopping at the Central Market is a joyful experience
that involves haggling, handicrafts, and happiness.

19.  Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Auckland on Malaysian
Airlines.

20.  Inclusive of Flights, accommodation, transfers,
dinners, entry to attractions/activities.
 Students will need to organise travel insurance,
Medical needs (inoculations as needed see next slide)
 Costs are around $4000 Will be confirmed in term 3
 Pack light – one pack would be best

21. Typhoid
Vaccination
recommended
10 days before
travel
Hepatitis A
Vaccination
recommended
2 weeks before
travel
Diphtheria
Vaccination
recommended
3 months before
travel
Tuberculosis
*Vaccination
sometimes
recommended
3 months before
travel
Hepatitis B
*Vaccination
sometimes
recommended
2 months before
travel
Rabies
*Vaccination
sometimes
recommended
1 month before
travel