Borneo Rainforest Trek, Raft and Orangutan Conservation Project 2010
By participating in the ISPCA Borneo Challenge, you will not only be helping cruelly treated and neglected animals in Ireland. You will also be helping to support the indigenous habitat, people and animals of North East Asia by engaging in green eco tourism.
5th – 18th June 2010
Our jungle challenge takes you from sea level to the highest point in South East Asia - Mount Kinabalu, at 4,101m. Trekking through an area that has some of the richest flora in the world, the route takes us along river valleys, through lowland rainforest, villages, paddy fields, pineapple and rubber plantations, until we finally reach the trail towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
Mount Kinabalu is the subject of wonderful myths and legends: historically the mountain has been a sacred spot, and the challenge to conquer the summit is inspiring. Kinabalu Park is famous largely for the climb to the peak, but the beautiful route along the way certainly competes with the amazing view from the summit.
Following our successful summit we travel to the Kabili-Sepilok forest reserve. This reserve is used by students and scientists from all over the world and is also used by the Wildlife Department for their Orang-utan Rehabilitation project. We finish our challenge by assisting with some practical projects, making a real difference to the conservation efforts in the area and having the opportunity to have a behind the scenes guided tour of the Orang-utan sanctuary.
There is a huge amount of wildlife on Borneo: it is one of only two places in the world (along with Sumatra) where the charismatic Orang-utan ("Man of the Jungle" in Malay) is found. Indeed, there are over 10 species of monkey on the island as well as an abundant variety of bird and plant life. Borneo's notorious durian fruit smells like rotting flesh but tastes delicious (it is banned in some of the top hotels in Kota Kinabalu).
Find out more in our FAQ (including Fundraising Timelines)
View this clip which highlights the situation facing the Orang-utans in Borneo
Download the Medical Form
*Both registration form and medical form to be sent to Borneo Trek, ISPCA, National Animal Centre, Keenagh, Co Longford (with deposit)
2008 Borneo Trek
24 ISPCA Supporters trek through the Jungle during World Animal week 2008
Testimonial
Why one man is doing the Borneo Challenge for the ISPCA
For further information on the Challenge please contact Clare by email clare@ispca.ie or call 043 33 25035
