November 9th, 2009 DreamGirl
Pulau Mantanani
“Pulau Mantanani – The Beginning”, By Silvia Yen (PADI Instructor & Camp Manager, Borneo Dream)
“Ah…Mantanani Island…..Where is that?”
That was my reaction when I first heard about a new job opportunity as ‘Camp Manager’ for Camps International and Borneo Dream on Mantanani. I quickly did a search on Google, but nothing much came up really on Mantanani. I found out it was a small island (well in fact it’s a set of 3 small islands) off the north west coast of Sabah with swaying coconut trees, a muslin community of about 800 people, and famous for its friendly resident Dugongs in the pristine water of the shallow lagoon (they have not been seen for a few years by the way, but the locals told me about 2 weeks ago that one has been spotted hanging around the village jetty again). I pondered about it for about… 5 seconds, and then I thought “ OK, I am going to Sabah!”.
Sun, Sea & Sand
So what did my new job involve….
Basically, Borneo Dream teamed up with a UK company called Camps International, a company specializing in school expeditions and Gap Year travel ( also the winner of “best volunteering organization” of 2008 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award ) to set up a new “camp” on Mantanani Island. Sabah was Camps International’s first operation outside of Africa. In some of their travel programs, a PADI Open Water Diver Course or a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course plus some Marine Awareness Program dives were included, so some help from dive professionals was needed. This is where Borneo Dream came in! Read the rest of this entry »
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July 30th, 2008 DreamGirl
Mount Kinabalu
Climb Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia is the highest peak in South East Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage site designated in 2000 for it’s biological significance.
The Peak, Mount Kinabalu
Climbing Mount Kinabalu is one of the main attractions for visitors to Sabah, Borneo – alongside scuba diving and wildlife. The peak of Mount Kinabalu can be reached in 2 days of trekking through 5 different vegetational zones with stunning views over the Crocker Range and unique flora and fauna. Making climbing Mount Kinabalu an unforgettable adventure during a holiday to Sabah, Borneo.
Your first day climbing Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo will take you through the lower levels from the Timophon gate up to a lodge where you will stay the night. The next morning you get up very early to reach the peak to see the dawn views and then back down to return to your hotel late afternoon.
Mount Kinabalu in the Distance
The views you will enjoy while making the climb to the peak will be at times majestic and magical – especially as some clouds descend and shroud the mountain in mystery.
Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo also has a special place in the local folklore of Sabah, Malaysia – the local people here in Sabah, Borneo believe the souls of their ancestors have gone up the mountain and it holds a special reverence.
Make this a trip to remember next time you visit Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.
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July 29th, 2008 DreamGirl
Mount Kinabalu
Testing Wildlife & Rainforest Trips, Sabah, Borneo
Whilst the Borneo Dream teams first passion will always be diving, enjoying the stunning wildlife, flora and fauna of Sabah, Borneo quickly became our second 
Kinabalu Park
So, alongside our extensive range of diving trips and courses, we provide a range of wildlife and rainforest trips helping you get up close and personal with the amazing and breathtaking wildlife, flora and fauna of Borneo. Orang Utans, Proboscis Monkeys, Hornbills, Orchids, Crocodiles, Rain forests . . . . so much to see, experience and be amazed by.
Tenom Agriculture Park
We also like to test the trips on a regular basis to ensure they are providing great experiences and to help us keep providing the best advise to our customers. Okay, it’s also one of the perks of the job too 
As part of this, we recently spent a busy few days visiting Kinabalu Park, Tenom Agriculture Park and Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. We also visited the Kundasang World War II Memorial sited near Kinabalu Park.
You can enjoy some photos from these trips using the following links:
Kinabalu Park and Kundasang War Memorial
Sabah Agriculture Park
Lok Kawi Nature Park Kota Kinabal
Previously we have tested the following trips – Kinabatangan River, Sepilok Sanctuary, Labuk Bay Sanctuary and the Rain Forest Discovery Centre.
If these photos don’t tempt you to want to see the wildlife of Sabah, Borneo and explore the rain forests, I don’t know what will!
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July 29th, 2008 DreamGirl
Sunset, Pulau Dinawan
Sunsets, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo
Our friend, Bertram Kunze, is currently enjoying his first holiday in Sabah, Borneo, arranged with Borneo Dream.
Sunset, Kota Kinabalu
During his stay he has enjoyed the many beautiful sunsets you enjoy along the West coast of Sabah – and has taken stunning photos of them from both Kota Kinabalu waterfront, the Pacific Sutera Resort and Langkah Syabas Beach Resort.
Enjoy some of his fantastic sunset photos at http://picasaweb.google.com/billy4eggs/SunsetsKotaKinabaluSabahBorneo
Even better, come and visit us and enjoy some of the great sunsets from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo in person
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