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Destination: Borneo

Okay, let’s get the geography lesson out of the way first: Borneo is not a country. It is the third largest island in the world, located southwest of the Philippines. It is comprised of three countries: Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), Indonesia (Kalimantan) and the Sultanate of Brunei. It is also one of the last remaining areas on earth where development for the sake of tourism has not destroyed the potential wonders of the area.

The Borneo jungles are some of the oldest undisturbed areas of rainforest in the world. This is a place so wild that headhunters still existed as recently as 50 years ago. It was also the site of the year 2000 Eco-Challenge, during which competitors swam, kayaked, hiked, climbed, and biked their way throughout the "Heart of Darkness." Our intrepid CEO recently returned from Borneo (no, he didn't compete in the Eco-Challenge, but he did sweat a heck of a lot) and pronounced his experience "one of the most incredible trips" he had ever taken.

		The Rustic—The Real—Borneo Move through the lush rainforests of Sarawak’s rustic countryside—where every movement is a commune with nature. And communing is key. Share in the beauty of the mountains, the forests and the sea. [more]
		Borneo—Under the Deep, Blue South China Sea Borneo's charms go far beyond its humming cities and villages. This is a diver's paradise where the aqua blue tide beats against the tawny, sandy shores. Find your footing there along the coastline to the protected reefs and lush rainforests. [more]
Currently, Manaca has no ecolodges in Borneo.