Travel guide: Sabah, Borneo 🇲🇾

Medical information

• Please follow your country's health advice for Malaysia travel, incl. vaccination guidance
• If you have any medical condition, please bring your own medication.
• For all our Borneo tours, the staff are trained as emergency first responders and carry satellite phones. In rare and extreme cases, medical evacuation via helicopter is available.  We recommend that you take out travel insurance for peace of mind.

Climate and weather

The average temperature during the day is 30°C and the average temperature during the night is 25°C. The humidity is around 80%. There is a chance of rain every day. Due to the humidity, things do not dry easily.

Packing guide

• One backpack, sturdy duffel bag, or easily managed suitcase.
• Daypack
• Sturdy shoes or hiking boots that are comfortable for walking
• Sandals or shoes you don't mind getting wet
• Money belt or pouch
• Personal medications
• Camera, film, and a waterproof case

What to wear

• Depending on the activity, it is advisable to wear long sleeves and long pants for jungle trekking as well as long socks and comfortable shoes. Preferably leech socks and waterproof shoes with good grips.
• For safaris and cruises, you can bring along hats, sunglasses, and anything comfortable
• Due to the humidity, clothes here take time to dry. Fast-drying clothes that can be layered work best
• Light, water-resistant jacket that will keep you warm on a cool evening or during a sudden downpour, yet can be stuffed away or worn loosely on a warm day
• Rain poncho
• Fleece or wool sweater
• WIFI is often not provided - you can purchase a SIM card with mobile data (e.g. Maxis or Celcom)