One of our closest relatives, sharing 97% of the same DNA, the world’s two species of orang-utan are only found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, and are the largest tree-dwelling mammals.

Selingan island off the coast of Borneo, is an important marine breeding park for both the endangered green turtle and the hawksbill turtle, which come ashore throughout the year to lay their eggs.

Travelling as part of a small group of 15 or less Saga guests, a highlight of your Borneo adventure will undoubtedly be a cruise along the Menanggol river, a small tributary of the Kinabatanga river, which provides a wonderful opportunity to see wildlife and observe life in the riverside villages.

The forests and rivers are central to the livlihood of the Orang Sungai, literally river people, who live along the banks of the Kinabatanga river, fishing for food and gathering rattan from the forests.

Kinabalu Park, which is 1,600 metres above sea level, encompasses the jagged granite massif of Mount Kinabalu, as well as an extensive range of climatic zones and complex life systems.