Sabah Borneo Wildlife Volunteering Programme

• Carry out habitat restoration at the Lower Kinabatangan floodplains where flora and fauna are abundant but threatened by diminishing habitat;
• Conduct wildlife population density data gathering under the auspices of the Sabah
  Government;
• Observe and appreciate the orang-utans, pygmy elephants, bornean sun bear and other endangered species, understand their life cycles and the intricate biodiversity roles;
• Work with the local community and students in conservation;
• Raise awareness on responsible living and travelling among tourists, local community and students;
• Understand the threats to habitat and wildlife and to make a personal impact, bringing
  positive change.

Note: Programmes are subject to change depending on community and/or school calendar.

Duration & Programme Dates

12 days: January – December, starts 21st of each month, ends 12 days later

PROJECT SITE

• This project takes place in a little village within a beautiful wildlife sanctuary along the
  Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.
• You will live within the community of the village, dine with the gentle Orang Sungai or
  “People of the River” and wake up to the sounds of the rainforest. You will help in the
  restoration of wildlife habitat and contribute towards the environmental education of the
  local school children while on this programme.
• The entry point to the Lower Kinabatangan is the quaint town of Sandakan, approximately 30 minutes by flight and 6-8 hours overland from Kota Kinabalu, state capital of Sabah. You can also get direct flights into Lumpur.