Here are some pictures of our first trip to Sabah, the northernmost,
Malaysian province of Borneo, in September 2000.
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In addition to 'conquering' Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in
south-east Asia, watching the prolific wildlife on the river Kinabatangan
and seeing a leatherback laying her eggs on Selingan Island, the
highlights included a night and day as guests of the Christian tribespeople
of Bakuku, a village of former head-hunters so remote it doesn't
appear on most maps. Their welcome was quite overwhelming.
Our guide (in the lead, left) was a delightful local pastor who
had formerly been a national boxing champion.
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'A superb holiday,'�wrote one traveller; 'a truly amazing experience,'
wrote another. 'It is hard to convey the impact of all we saw and
did,'�said a third.
To date we have organised two successful tours of Sabah, and we
will do a third if there is sufficient demand. Let us know if you
would like more
details.
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Cruising on the river Kinabatangan, looking for proboscis monkeys, crocodiles,
elephants and snakes
Looking down from the upper slopes of Mount Kinabalu
Sunset above the clouds

The beach of Manukan Island, which boasts white sand and
crystal-clear water teeming with life
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A close encounter with a (rather young)
'old man of the forest'
Whiling away the time on Selingan Island while we waited for a turtle
to come ashore
An orchid in the
Rafflesia National Park
White-water rafting down the
beautiful Padas gorge
A proboscis monkey trying
to look gainly
The 'improbably high granite peak' of Mount Kinabalu
Photographs:
Lesley Bellman
Julie Excell
Huw Spanner
David Sprackling
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