Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Hotel overview

Set within the heart of the primary rainforest of Sabah, Borneo Rainforest Lodge offers the epitome of jungle indulgence. A backdrop of pristine forest, the rustic lodge sits along the Danum Valley with one of the finest vistas you can imagine. Home to an abundance of wildlife, Danum Valley is considered one of the best spots in Sabah for spotting wild Orangutans. Lucky guests may even spot the resident male ‘King’ walking through the lodge, or herds of Pygmy elephants trekking the jungle trails.

The boutique jungle escape offers 31 rooms and visitor numbers are limited to reduce the environmental impact. Accommodation is in wooden chalets dotted in the jungle around the lodge, whilst the newer modern deluxe rooms and private villas are set along the river. Air-conditioning is offered in the newer rooms only, as well as private jacuzzi baths or dipping pools. For the most luxurious escape the riverside villas offer full butler service and a prime location for wildlife spotting from the comfort of your expansive terrace. Facilities at the lodge include an open-air lounge bar, well stocked gift shop and terrace restaurant serving sumptuous meals buffet style.

With the exceptional setting and service, quality accommodation and experienced guides, a stay at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge comes at a premium price and always gets booked up early. We recommend a minimum 3 night stay to get the most out of the lodge at a relaxing pace and enjoy trails that are lesser trekked by other guests, though 2 nights is an option at a faster pace. Adding the lodge to your itinerary will most certainly be the highlight of your Borneo discovery.

Excursion

Nature Trails & Wildlife Spotting

The wildlife is of course the main attraction when visiting Danum and so encounters are common during most visits. The ancient rainforests are teeming with life from the creepy crawlies on the ground to the famous Orangutans high in the canopy. Possible wildlife sightings during your time in Danum Valley can also include; tarsiers, sambar deer, bearded pigs, flying squirrels, king cobra, proboscis monkeys, red leaf monkeys, gibbons and pygmy elephants. Clouded leopards can also be spotted, as well as the flat headed cat, marbled cat, leopard cat and bay cat. Twitchers are also in for a treat as new species of birds are still being discovered within this complex ecosystem and common sightings include the great Argus pheasant, blue headed pitta, Bornean bristlehead and several species of hornbill. The best way to explore Danum Valley is on foot and with 50km of marked trails, there is plenty to discover. Our expert nature guides will lead treks in small groups of around 6-8 but private guides can be requested in advance for a supplement. The coffin cliff trail is one of the most popular and our favourite trek – taking you from the Rainforest Lodge, over suspension bridges and slowly climbing through the jungle to reach a panoramic view point with breath-taking views across the valley. The well-trodden trail returns back to the lodge via Fairy Falls or Serpent Falls for a quick dip, as well as a stop off at ‘The Coffin’ where ancient remains of Kadazan Dusun coffins can be seen. Other popular trails include the Danum Trail, Elephant Trail and Segama Trails which are fairly flat and great for wildlife spotting. For the more adventurous there are longer trails and also chances to go off the marked paths with your guide in search of snakes and rarer wildlife hiding in the thick undergrowth.

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