Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Malaysian Borneo

The word Borneo conjures all manner of intrepid adventure in the mind, while a trip to Malaysia’s Sabah state is the perfect place to bring those visions to life. The state’s rich cultural heritage draws thrill seekers from all over the globe, while the untrammelled interior – featuring some of the densest jungle on the planet – is home to marvellous avifauna, and some of the most curious mammals ever encountered by man, including the strange looking long-nosed proboscis monkey, which has become a symbol of sorts for Malaysian conservancy, the exceptionally rare Malaysian sun bear, the outrageously cute Horsfield’s tarsier, and the always elusive Sunda clouded leopard. Sabah is also home to Malaysia’s highest mountain, the beloved trekkers playground of Mount Kinabalu, and the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, one of the finest diving and snorkelling destinations in the world.