Vacancy: Borneo: Jungle + Tropical Island, Orangutans + Trekking
Company: The Leap Overseas Ltd
Category: Conservation, Community development, Teaching English
Dates: Jan, April, July & Sept (for 6 or 8 wks)
Cost: From £1760 - £2780
Age limit: 18 - 27 yrs.
Placement Details
Four different locations, projects and tribes in one fantastic placement…
On arrival you'll be whisked away to the traditional long house community of Kipouvo, northern Sabah, to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the Rungus community. You'll be involved with basic construction work, help out with their harvesting and take part in their highly competitive village sport.
The second phase will be at the village of Bongkud, located in Ranau district on the west coast of Sabah. Well known for the highest mountain in south east Asia, Mount Kinabalu. The majority of Ranau population is composed of the Dusun natives. Camp Bongkud is located within the village where you will get involved with their Community Improvements Projects. There will also be the opportunity to learn how to play the traditional local instruments, music, dance and perhaps also gain some knowledge on some local cooking lessons. Bongkud community loves their sports especially football, volleyball and badminton so be prepared to get stuck in.
The third phase will be at the village of Batu Puteh on the mighty Kinabatangan River in Eastern Sabah where you can see up to 8 species of primate including the elusive orangutan swinging by. Here you will live in a jungle camp and work on a forest regeneration project.
The fourth phase is at a camp on Mantanani Island, a 2-hour boat ride out into the South China Sea. Explore the reef and lagoon around the islands in search of turtles and dugongs, which swim within view of the beautiful white beaches. Here you will live amongst the Muslim community and assist with land based community building projects.
Your final two weeks will be spent continuing project work and the BIG physical challenge… trekking in the Crocker Range National Park, home to pristine jungle and exotic wildlife. Your guides will tell you tales of their ferocious head hunting forefathers and the spirits which live within!
After all this you'ill spend a couple of days R&R in Kota Kinabalu with modern shops and bars all around! It is one of the best places in the world to learn to scuba dive.
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