Conservation volunteering with Elephants in Borneo

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Experience the delights of the naturally diverse habitat of Lower Kinabatangan and the Sabah Forests. This truly is a trip the whole family can enjoy. Familiarise yourself with the local area and meet the local tribe whilst helping provide economic encouragement for conservation and reforestation. Spot the wild orangutans lurking amongst the trees and search the riverbanks for the incredible pygmy elephants on this river-based adventure. You may see 10 different primates, pygmy elephants, 8 species of hornbills and 100s of other birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and plants of the Lower Kinabatangan.
You will help monitor the numbers and patters of various animals, including orangutans and pygmy elephants. These activities will often be conducted from a boat as you cruise along the river and, whilst we cannot guarantee that you will see a pygmy elephant, most of the groups who have undertaken this project have had the magical experience of sighting these mysterious animals.
You will also work with the community - a local tribe called the 'Orang Sungai' (People of the River). They are a very gentle people who live along the river bank. Educating the community and providing them with economic motivation for conservation is one of the best ways of protecting local wildlife. You will have the opportunity to work with local school children providing them with an education in the importance of conservation.