Simply Borneo: Sarawak & Sabah

Experience the rich history and culture of Borneo, and then head deep into the heart of the jungle to admire the incredible array of fauna and flora. This itinerary is perfect for nature lovers, or anyone who loves the great outdoors.

Wildlife Favourites

With a generous smattering of iconic natives from the Asian elephant to the Komodo dragon, Asia isn’t short on wildlife options. The pursuit of memorable and unique experiences has inspired our personal collection of Imagine Asia Wildlife Favourites.

Be it a close-up orang-utan encounter in Borneo, cooing at giant pandas in China’s Sichuan province, bird watching at Cambodia’s Preak Tole biosphere, or spotting a rare irrawaddy dolphin in the Mekong; here you can see our first hand recommendations to best explore Asia’s wildlife.

And when you book with Imagine Asia we can secure guides we know and love, armed with your preferences, at the right time to avoid the crowds, staying in unique hideaways with a preferential rate.

Challenge an Asia specialist to design your tailor-made wildlife holiday.

Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Offering mobile, tented camping safaris throughout Sri Lanka's major national parks, Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris will take you on an adventure with some of the region's most knowledgeable guides, leaving you with lifelong lasting memories.

Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris

Coastal Cambodia, Cambodia

Tucked into a bend of the Tatai River among the jungle-clad Cardamom Mountains, 4 Rivers Koh Kong Floating Lodge is a stylish eco-resort offering a unique chance to see wildlife, trek and relax among the undisturbed rainforests of southwestern Cambodia.

4 Rivers Koh Kong

Danum Valley, Sabah

Located in Sabah’s renowned Danum Valley, Borneo Rainforest Lodge is one of Borneo’s most sought after lodges, offering both comfort and a rich wildlife experience amongst 43,800 hectares of untouched rainforest.

Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Sabah

Set on a river in Malaysia’s largest wildlife reserve, Tabin Wildlife Resort is a simple but comfortable jungle lodge, offering superb opportunities to see some of Asia’s rarest wildlife including pygmy elephants, orangutan and the Sumatran rhinoceros.

Tabin Wildlife Resort

Bagan, Burma

Set amongst landscaped gardens on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, the Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort is a quiet and tasteful retreat that makes an excellent base for exploring the breath-taking ancient temples of Bagan.

Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort

Bardia National Park

On the edge of remote Bardia National Park, Tiger Tops’ Karnali Lodge is a comfortable and utterly peaceful jungle safari lodge with excellent resident naturalists who will give you a richly authentic wildlife experience in Nepal’s pristine terai region.

Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge

Tangalle, Sri Lanka

One of Sri Lanka's most exclusive hotels, Amanwella is a contemporary luxury beach resort magnificently perched above a crescent-shaped beach near Tangalle in Sri Lanka’s deep south, offering top-level pampering and a chance to relax and unwind.

Amanwella

Tangalle, Sri Lanka

Set at the end of an unspoilt, picture-perfect beach near Tangalle on Sri Lanka’s south coast, The Last House is a wonderfully inviting boutique villa and a great value option for families and couples by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

The Last House

Bharatpur, India

Chandra Mahal is a small Haveli near Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan. Offering comfortable facilities and helpful service, the Chandra Mahal is a good option for a quieter, more relaxed setting and a great spot if you only want a day trip to Agra.

Chandra Mahal Havelli

Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Bordering the impressive Yala National Park, Cinnamon Wild is a haven for nature lovers, and boasts access to some impressive jungle terrain which plays host to Asia's largest concentration of leopards, elephants, sloth bears and water buffalo.

Cinnamon Wild

Chengdu, China

The Shangri-La Chengdu is a five-star hotel in the centre of Sichuan’s vibrant capital. Offering superb facilities and views of the Jinjiang River, the Shangri-La is the city’s top hotel and a superb base for visiting the nearby giant panda sanctuary.

Shangri-La Chengdu

Kinabatangan River, Sabah

Designated as one of the world's most unique lodges by National Geographic, Sukau Rainforest Lodge is an award winning eco-lodge offering rustic accommodation on the banks of the Kinabatangan River in the heart of Sabah's tropical rainforest.

Sukau Rainforest Lodge

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