Nothing to mention

Our stay in the Borneo Jungle Adventure lodge was nothing short of spectacular! From the seamless pick-up and drop-off from Sandakan to the incredible activities arranged by the lodge, every detail was perfect. The lodge itself was well-equipped and comfortable, and we were thrilled to find reliable WiFi in the common area. The highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the river cruises, expertly guided by Linda and her team. Their knowledge and dedication were evident, and they went above and beyond to ensure we saw the best wildlife the region has to offer, including the elusive Big 5. Linda's passion and expertise truly enhanced our experience, making each cruise an adventure to remember. A special mention goes to the food – the best Malaysian home-cooked meals we’ve ever had! The lodge graciously accommodated our vegetarian request, and every meal was a delightful culinary experience. This stay comes highly recommended for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Borneo's jungle while enjoying excellent hospitality and thrilling wildlife adventures. Thank you to Linda and the entire team for making our stay unforgettable!

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing :)

Price including all activities. Everything was perfect, quiet place, good food and extremely nice staff especially Linda that is a really dedicated and knowledgeable person during the cruises!

Stayed in May 2024

No aircon in the rooms, but it is the eco friendly choice so we were fine to be sweaty for a few days. Some more comfortable seats or beanbags in the communal area would be good, as it would have been nice to hang out in that area more instead of chilling in our room.

Linda and the team are amazing! They will make you feel so welcome the second you arrive, making it such a unique experience from the beginning. They only take 8-10 guests so it felt very special. With any animal excursion, you have to go in with no expectations as the animal sightings can be unpredictable but we were so lucky to see 4 out of 5 of the Borneo big 5, including an entire herd of Pygmy elephants!! Linda and the boat captain were so trustworthy to find the best spots to maximise our chances of sightings. Accommodation here is very basic so do not expect luxury by any means, but this didn’t bother us as you stay here for the jungle experience.

Stayed in May 2024

Honestly nothing! This was our favourite experience in Borneo!

Linda was a wonderful host, she was so passionate and knowledgeable about the jungle and the animals. She was committed to helping us see as much wildlife as possible. The morning and evening boat journeys were stunning and we saw so many animals. The rooms were basic, as to be expected in the jungle, but completely clean and comfortable. There was always lots of delicious food at meal times (but if you like snacking, I'd recommend buying some snacks before arriving as there is nothing but jungle around the accommodation, so nowhereto buy anything). Also make sure to bring bug spray!

Stayed in May 2024

No aircon. No fridge in room

Location

Stayed in May 2024

Linda was such a great guide and all the team was super nice too ( thank you to the captain and thé excellent chef ) The rooms are basic but it's not a problem as we are here for jungle adventures! We really enjoyed !

Stayed in May 2024

Some more comfortable seating in the main communal area would be great.

Amazing location right on the river. Wonderful staff,who really care about our stay. Linda our guide was amazing,taking us on great river rides ,spotting lots of nature. Hornbills,proboscis monkeys,gibbons,kingfisher and orangutans. The food was plentiful and very good. Basic jungle lodge which was clean and comfortable with a big fan but no AC.

Stayed in April 2024

The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Linda, our guide is a great host and made every effort to ensure we saw as much of the jungle wildlife as possible. She made us feel welcome from the first moment. This was a true jungle experience where it is only accessible by boat.

Stayed in April 2024

When we arrived at Borneo Jungle Adventure, we quickly knew we'd made the right choice. We had a very warm welcome, the common area had a nice vibe and the food was tasty. The staff were all fantastic, particularly our amazing guide Linda. You can really tell that everyone working here wants you to have the best time and see as much wildlife as possible. As with all the lodges in the area, there are no guarantees on which animals you'll see. For example, if the elephants happen to visit the river during your stay, you'll see them. If the elephants are deep in the jungle, even the best guide won't be able to summon them. We were lucky enough to see four of the big five (and plenty of other cool animals too!) but if we'd had seen less than we were hoping for we'd still have known we were in the right hands. Couldn't recommend this place enough!

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

So many things !! Communication was brilliant from first enquiry, on arrival I felt incredibly welcome and safe. The lodge is set back from the river which gives privacy and I liked. My room had been freshly renovated, as everything here, and beds brand new - I really had one of the best sleeps here. The hot shower was also fantastic !!! The food is abundant and plentiful ..local food made with real good intentions. The staff are really wonderful and the trips out on the river were fantastic …they wanted to make sure i had as much opportunity to see as many animals as possible. And I did !! I saw Pygmy elephants, probuscus monkeys, pig tailed monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, hornbills, kingfishers, crocodiles, eagles and a beautiful male orangutan !! Really very special and memories I will never forget. Just bring on the river at sunrise and sunset is unbelievably beautiful. I really genuinely cannot recommend this place enough. There’s only a few reviews due to change of name …read them and you’ll see they’re all the same. A really fantastic stay for great value.

Stayed in March 2024

The room has no AC, but at night it gets a bit chilly anyways. There is a strong celling fan.

The amazing staff personalized my whole stay with what I like to eat and which animals I want to see today. I felt very special because of their highest level customer service. The place is located in the middle of the jungle, so you can get all the animals coming to your door. I got civets, bats and broadbill birds. The food is amazing and the whole experience is great. The place just reopened so all the bedding and towels are freshly new, the same with boat and life jackets. My bed was hard, but I really liked it this way. There is internet in the restaurant/ chilling area.

Stayed in March 2024

There was not much not to like, but being very critical, the rooms could do with some upgrading.

The camp has changed it's name to Borneo Jungle Adventures, previously Kinabatangan Jungle Adventures. My wife and i spent two nights late January at the jungle camp. It is a real authentic jungle camp, set slightly back from the river so you don't see all the game viewing boats going up and down the river. You really feel you are in the jungle, great location. Linda and her staff are extremely friendly and helpful, nothing is too much for them. They even organised to get some beers from a nearby resort when we ran out of stock. The cook prepares delicious Malaysian dishes. The rooms could do with a little bit of an upgrade, but hey, you are in the jungle. We had the good fortune that an in-love couple of Orang utans came to visit the camp and for an hour we sat and watched them. If we had not been on a preplanned trip we would have loved to stay longer. Highly recommended

Stayed in February 2024

I loved my jungle experience and stay in Borneo Jungle Adventure. Everything was very well organized; they took me from the airport, got me to the lodge and after two nights of staying there they brought me back to the airport. I didnt need to plan anything extra myself. The location of the lodge is PERFECT! Its a bit further down the river from the village and there is nobody around, just rainforest and wildlife. You can see many different animals, even very rare ones right at the yard. We were lucky to meet Orangutan at the backyard of the lodge!! The lodge itself was very comfortable and cute place. The common area where to relax, eat and observe wildlife is made comfortable and there is coffee, tea and water all the time available for you. The food was great, local homemade food. There was three meals a day and we were offered some snacks as well. You could buy a beer or cola as extra. Rooms were basic, nothing extra, but comfortable and had all you needed for your stay in jungle. If there was any other needs, the BJA team was helping immediately. During my two night stay we had multiple boat tours; two at morning and two at afternoon. We also did a walking tour at the rainforest. The boat tours were especially amazing, the boat driver Naen and lodge manager Linda are very talented at spotting different animals and they had so much knowledge about the wildlife and nature. We saw so many different animals! Even around the lodge the team members are always spotting animals, which are hard to spot for regular people visiting there. Last but not least the team of BJA is amazing and made my stay wonderful. They are doing everything to make sure your stay is perfect, comfortable and safe. I can totally recommend to stay with BJA if you are looking for relaxing holiday in the middle of the jungle.

Stayed in March 2024

We had a couple of wonderful days at BJA. Linda, Nian and Man were perfect hosts and could not do enough for you. They were committed to help you find as much wildlife as possible and we saw so much including a visiting Orangutan in the grounds. Linda is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The food was great and it was excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend and go back.

Stayed in March 2024

The Borneo Jungle Adventure was such a good experience! We wanted to experience the pure nature and so we really did. It was very well organized, the staff is heartwarming, very kind and also very professional. We stayed in a simple but good room., clean, good beds, spacious, with our own bathroom. It is a quiet and calm place where you really can get away from a hectic life. The program has it all, super jungle tours on the river as well as by foot (put on long sleeves), with Linda and Naim that know so much about the area and its wildlife, than breakfast, lunch and dinner are included and prepared with love to our wishes. We simply  loved it and recommend it to every nature lover.

Stayed in January 2024

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Stayed in May 2024