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Borneo Life

Trip code: MYBG
Borneo Camp Life Experience

You will be located in Ulu Moyog area in the foothills of the Crocker Range National Park, about 30 minutes from Sabah’s capital - Kota Kinabalu. Whilst the village is not on the poverty line, it predominantly relies on subsistence farming and on a small local rubber plantation.



Location:

Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo.

Duration & Price:
from £995. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Homestay accommodation

Meals:

Meals provided

Dates:

2010:30 May, 17 Aug, 30 Sep, 09 Oct, 23 Oct, 26 Nov
2011:01 Feb, 25 Feb, 19 Mar, 30 May, 17 Aug, 30 Sep, 23 Oct, 15 Nov, 26 Nov

Information Pack:

Voluntary Work

Volunteers play an integral part in aiding the development of the area whilst retaining traditional ways of life. Time will be spent interacting with the local Sabahan community, and helping with refurbishment, giving you a great opportunity to truly immerse yourself into the local culture.

Other activities may involve working in the nearby medicine garden to improving infrastructure within the community itself. Also included in the programme is a trip to the world famous Klias Wetland Reserve for a river cruise.

Volunteer duties are dependant upon the needs and priorities of the village at the time you are there, which makes any time you can give to the project even more valuable.

What is included?

  • Project donation
  • Airport transfers (within set times)
  • Full orientation
  • Accommodation: 10 nights in homestay style accommodation
  • Transport
  • Meals - as per itinerary
  • Full support from local staff
  • All National Park entrance fees
  • 24-hour support
  • 24-hour emergency support in UK

What is not included?

  • International and domestic flights
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tourist Visa
  • Vaccinations
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal laundry
  • Email/internet and telephone calls

Prices and Durations

Borneo Life - 10 Days £995

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