Borneo

The island of Borneo is made up of four areas: Sarawak, Sabah, Kalimantan and Brunei. It is famous for wildlife and jungle and in particular for its native orang-utans.

The island is surrounded by the crystal waters of the South China Sea to the north and north west of the island. The seas around Borneo provide some world class diving sites and it is claimed they are the best reefs in the world.

The rainforest in Borneo is desperately endangered and therefore, so are the animals that inhabitat the Borneo jungle. There is a major deforestation problem due to it being a huge exporter of manufactured woods to the huge industrial areas of South East Asia. Animals who live in these jungles include the Asian Elephant, Sumatran Rhino and the Clouded Leopard as well as the orang-utan.

Visit the Malaysia pages

Borneo Camp Life Experience Located in the Borneo jungle, volunteers live and work alongside native communities, playing an integral part in aiding the development of the area whilst retaining traditional ways of life. Time will be spent working in village schools both teaching, and helping with refurbishments. Borneo Pygmy Elephant and Orangutan Conservation Tour Help ensure pygmy elephants are given the protection they need, by collecting data and educating the public about their importance. Observe orangutans and other native Borneo species, go on a river safari and learn to survive in a jungle. Malaysia Orang-utan Experience A unique opportunity to interact with the only great ape outside of Africa, the orang-utan. Take part in volunteer work in Borneo to help protect this highly endangered species from extinction. Malaysia Turtle and Coral Reef Conservation This project would be suitable for people who want to do conservation work, have a particular interest in marine life and are also diving enthusiasts. You have the chance to snorkel or dive to see the incredible local marine life, or help with Reef Check analysis as well as witnessing the amazing turtle life of the area. Malaysia Turtle and Dive Volunteer Tropical Island Life Turtle Conservation Programme. Turtle conservation at its best, a remarkable opportunity to work with these amazing creatures on the Perhentian Islands of Malaysia. Malaysia Volunteer Zoo Assistant Work as a zookeeper and experience hands-on interaction with animals. This is a rewarding programme where you will be taking care of the animals and their daily maintenance in a choice of zoo either just outside of Kuala Lumpur or Taiping. Round the World A In this well structured complete round the world trip, spend up to an entire year travelling, volunteering, learning and exploring 4 continents. An amazing trip taking you to South Africa – India – Thailand – Malaysia – Australia - New Zealand – Ecuador and The Galapagos Islands. Round the World B On this popular round the world trip, we combine travelling with a number of rewarding volunteer placements in 4 continents. Starting in South Africa you will experience the diverse cultures and landscapes of South Africa - India – Thailand – Australia – New Zealand – USA. Your Complete Africa and Asia In this popular combination we offer you the opportunity to experience the very different culture, customs and traditions of these 2 very different continents. You will take part in a number of activities and rewarding volunteer placements to help you get the most from your trip. Your Complete South East Asia Discover all the best bits of this wonderful region. Compare landscapes, people and cultures on this rewarding programme. You will take part in 5 very different projects in India, Goa, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia.