Camp Borneo programmes are a combination of sustainable community and wildlife projects with optional adventure activities. It’s run by local people and benefits local people, giving volunteers great experiences, new friends and life long memories.

Elements of Camp Borno

Borneo is home to some of the friendliest people you will come across on your travels and also home to some of the strangest looking wildlife too!

If you stay for 2 or 3 months you will get your PADI open water course included and for 3 month trips we have included a 5 day jungle trek.

Highlights

• Key involvement in ongoing community projects, including construction, teaching and sports


• Work on environmental project in Lower Kinabatangan region of eastern Sabah


• Visit to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary


• Marine Awareness programme, educating and assisting remote community to preserve their marine environment (2 & 3 month programmes)


• PADI Open Water diving course with other dives assisting with Marine Awareness Programme (2 & 3 month programmes)


• Learn to survive on a 5 day unsupported trek in remote Borneo jungle (3 month programme)


• 2 days & nights in Kuala Lumpur including city bus tour (3 month programme)


• Relax and party with 4 days on beaches in west Malaysia (3 month programme)

Community

Camps International has teamed up with PACOS Trust (a local community group) to work in a number of communities across Sabah. It is a fully interactive experience where you will see your efforts making a real difference to peoples lives. From building classrooms and playing sports to teaching opportunities, there is something for everyone to get stuck into.

Wildlife conservation

Camp Borneo has excellent wildlife conservation projects focusing on conservation through practical projects and education. Reforestation of jungle areas affected by over logging and oil plantations and marine clean up and turtle conservation are all part on the 2 and 3 month programmes.

Orangutans

Living wild in Borneo there is every chance you will see these creatures in their natural habit. Just in case you don’t, every programme has a visit to the Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary.

Mountain

Mt Kinabalu

Mt Kinabalu is the highest peak in South East Asia at 4096m. The mountain is part of the Mt Kinabalu National Park which is a World Heritage sight and a very popular tourist attraction.

Ocean

A lot of the coast line is un spoilt and the water is crystal clear and a warm 28 degrees. With this is mind PADI Open water courses have been included in the 2 and 3 month programme and snorkeling is a great way to spend your time.

Inclusions

• In country airport transfers


• Camp food and accommodation throughout


• Unlimited safe drinking water


• 24hr security on Camps


• 2 day orientation of local area, basic Malay language lessons


• Project Funds


• Community Project work


• 3 days environmental project work


• 2 days Snorkelling/beach trip


• Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary visit


• 2 nights homestay


• 2 nights jungle camping


• Park Entrance fees: All park fees are included in this tour but we reserve the right to pass on any increases in park fees.


• Cultural Performance


• 18 day marine awareness programme (2 & 3 month programme)


• PADI Open Water dive course (2 & 3 month programme)


• 5 day unsupported jungle trek (3 month programme)


• 2 days in KL including bus tour (3 month programme)


• 4 days on beaches including accommodation + food in west Malaysia (3 month programme)


• Free time for R & R


• 24hr support from Camp Borneo/UK offices


• Fully staffed camp - cooks, drivers, housekeeping


• Regular trips to the local town


• Onsite first aid and nearby medical facilities including hospitals


• Scheduled access to internet cafes


• Wide range of optional activities

Price Does Not Include

• International and domestic flights


• Arrival and departure fees (if applicable)


• Insurance


• Vaccinations


• Any Visa fees (although typically free)


• Personal equipment


• Spending money


• Drinks


• Tips


• Meals other than those listed


• Additional camera fee for entry into Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary (typically £5 only)

This year the efforts of our team and our volunteers were recognised and Camps International won the award for Best Volunteering Organisation in the Virgin Responsible Travel awards.

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Camps International started from a mosquito ridden box room on a beach in Kenya. Since then we have come a long way and now have sustainable community and wildlife projects throughout Kenya, Tanzania and Borneo. The result is an international, multi racial, multi religious, culturally diverse community achieving extraordinary things together.