The Wilds of Borneo: Orangutans & Beyond

Primates are among the most fascinating and diverse animals on Earth, from mountain gorillas in Africa’s misty highlands to golden snub-nosed monkeys in China’s snowy forests. They thrive in ecosystems as varied as Amazon rainforests, African savannas and even urban outskirts, where their lives intersect with our own. Join Expedition Leader Eric Ramirez to explore global primate diversity, learn about conservation challenges primates face, and discover how responsible tourism can support wildlife and local communities.

Originally posted February 4, 2025
Borneo is home to some of the world's oldest rainforests, sheltering an array of rare and endemic species, including orangutans. Expedition Leader Court Whelan introduces us to these and other wild species you’ll encounter on our Borneo adventures, including pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys and rhinoceros hornbills. Learn what’s in store on this tropical safari, from night walks in search of nocturnal creatures to a private tour of a sun bear rehabilitation center. Get Court’s packing list, plus learn all about our special Borneo Photo Expeditions, too!

South Asia is incredibly diverse, from its people and wildlife to its terrain, culture and cuisine. Want to experience as much of it as possible in one trip? Expedition Leaders Payal Mehta and Harsha Jayaramaiah share their advice for combining our South Asia adventures in India (where we track tigers in multiple national parks and snow leopards in the Himalayas), Nepal and Bhutan (home to Asian elephants, sloth bear and one-horned rhinos), and the islands of Sri Lanka (known for its large leopard population) and Borneo (where we encounter orangutans, pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys).