Malaysian Borneo offers Sepilok orangutan sanctuary, proboscis monkeys on the Kinabatangan River, Mount Kinabalu climbing and island-hopping near Kota Kinabalu. March to October is the driest.
Month by month
Best: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 22h from the US East Coast, 14h from Europe, 6h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Book Mount Kinabalu climbing permits months ahead.
- Pack insect repellent and rain gear for river cruises.
- Domestic flights connect Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Kuching.
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