Borneo is one of the few places that evokes wild, untamed adventure. Borneo is home to orangutans, rare birds, Sumatran rhinos, pygmy elephants, and a variety of other animals, making it one of the planet’s most ecologically diversified regions.

You may explore the longest river in Indonesia, the Kapuas, in Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, visit Dayak communities, and see Chinese, Malaysian, and even European influences in the ports and cities along the way.

For a chance to observe some of Borneo’s renowned wildlife in person, you may also go hiking in the rainforest. Located in West Kalimantan, Bukit Baka-Bukit Raya National Park is a protected area that contains two of Borneo’s tallest mountains and is home to orangutans, clouded leopards, and slow lorises.

Between Indonesia and the Malaysian portion of Kalimantan, Maratua Island is a member of the Derawan Archipelago.

Checking out the two well-known lakes in the region, Tanah Bamban Lake and Hajj Buang Lake is one of the keys draws to this location.

The ideal option would be to visit Danau Sentarum National Park to enjoy both Kalimantan’s natural and cultural features. This vast tract of wetlands is 132,000 hectares and is undoubtedly home to various fascinating wildlife, including crocodiles, monkeys, and orangutans.