BORNEO 🇲🇾 2 Weeks in Sabah | Sepilok, Turtle Island, Kinabatangan, Mt Kinabalu

I spent 2 weeks travelling around Sabah in Borneo, encountering incredible wildlife in the jungles, beaches and blue sea.
This was a bespoke tour I hosted with Intrepid Travel.
After spending a couple of nights in Kuala Lumpur, we arrived in Kota Kinabalu and prepared for the hike up to Mt Kinabalu summit.
Following this we saw the turtles laying their eggs on Selingan Turtle Island; visited the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre; spent 2 nights at the Sukau Rainforest lodge in Kinabatangan; visited the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary; and did a night walk in the Rainforest Discovery Centre.
At the end of the trip I stayed on Gaya Island and managed to see whale sharks in the bay.
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My name’s Karl, welcome to my channel that’s all about sharing my backpacking adventures from around the world, through fun, entertaining and honest travel documentaries.
Through these films I want you - the audience - to escape and come on the journey with me, and then be inspired to start an adventure of your own.
In between my travels I’m based in London, UK where I work as a freelance video editor.
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[@karlwatsondocs]

Hope everybody enjoys the film!! 🦧 Just finalising the 2024 tours: - Sri Lanka - Jan '24 - Kenya & Tanzania - Aug '24 - Uganda - Aug '24 - Canadian Rockies - Sep '24 Aiming to launch them next (there'll be a video on here and all the info will be on the website) and then they'll go on sale at the end of the month. So stay tuned, lots of info to come! I'm now editing the Slovenia trip from July, that'll be the next film. Tonight I'm flying out to South Korea, although that trip won't come out til next year, because I'll want to first edit November's Patagonia + Antarctica trip!! 😃 So lots to look forward to!! Thanks for watching as always 👍

[@ritaranjanpal6701]

Except Jemmy one guy is from the Iceland trip. The empty headed guy. The most beautiful of the entire trip is the kota kinabalu hike❤. Entire trip was excllent. But I personally like this hiking part.🙌👍

[@ritaranjanpal6701]

And the night walk through the jungle❤❤

[@zuhrinazamahmad9980]

Can wait

[@wanjikungaruiya8461]

Ohh cool you are coming to Kenya my homeland!! Karibu sana (welcome)

[@_ImZenic_]

welcome to sri lanka

[@ciecat6015]

Proud Sabahan here. Thank you for choosing Sabah as your choice of documentaries and vacation.🎉😊

[@invoker5051]

yes philippine sabah is so good

[@technofanable]

keep dreaming lol @@invoker5051

[@curryis828]

Okay stupid oppressor Filipino

[@user-fk3cd7ce1w]

sure thing dude in your dreams go take care your own place😆😅 @@invoker5051

[@jefryson]

@@invoker5051 gago

[@mdhzwn]

I never thought I'd be watching a full 1-hour video so casually. Honestly, it's a very wholesome trip. ❤

[@alimoksin]

Me too. It was randomly automatically played via algorithm I suppose, and ended up watching the whole thing.

[@wayne891004]

I went to a similar trip in Borneo few years ago. Is a tear dropping trip in many parts of the trip. Observing mother turtle laying the eggs, say goodbye to baby turtle. Spot orang utan and the super cute sun bear. Unlike Africa wildlife trip, wildlife in Borneo make you connecting to the nature in a peaceful way.

[@FrostDJakki3529]

When im bored and have nothing to do. I re-watch Karls travel videos and pretend im with him. Its a dream to travel and I'll finally get to in 2026! First stop Norway 🇳🇴

[@gutt2528]

Good choice 🇳🇴😊

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@jhesskeeptraveling]

That’s awesome. Are you traveling short or long term? So happy for you.

[@AmJan-fl5sg]

Borneo especially at Sabah.... so underated.. The whale shark at the end.. is absolutely amazing!!!!

[@Mansiang978]

Im super proud as Sabahan and you just documented a world class video here!! No wonder wildlife all came out to show their best! You certainly done your homework before head out into the wild. Knew where to party like locals. Good on you mate. Do come back. There are still more to be explored. Danum Valley, Maliau Basin, Imbak Canyon etc. Those islands off Semporna are must go!!

[@angieongyeahchee]

Proud to be malaysian. I love borneo. Been to some of the places in the vidoe.

[@lucasvandeven2489]

After seeing this video I have added Borneo to my endless travel list

[@felisciak8408]

Very beautiful video. You have introduced Malaysia to the world. Thank you🙏👍😍

[@TravelbyDartTV]

It's the kind of adventure that leaves you breathless and questioning your life choices, but the view from the top is so jaw-dropping, you'll momentarily forget the burning in your calves. I visited Borneo in the past and I immediately realized that in Borneo, 'safari' doesn't mean just 'watching'; it means 'playing peekaboo with the wild ones.' And if you manage to spot all five, you're officially the David Attenborough of your group!

[@syafiqahmad987]

Hands down the best one ive seen. Slow lorris, Tarsiers, and even Whale Shark! Only miss one thing that is also rare which is the river dolphins ❤

[@user-pf1tj5nr6b]

Another masterpiece. So relaxing other than the mountain. What a privilege to be able to travel to these places and see these animals and habitats. Borneo's alright I guess indeed.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers Rhys 😊👍

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@litratistangadventurista308]

Adding Borneo to my bucketlist. Hopefully I get to go here someday. As always, thanks Karl for this video.

[@mishzguafa]

This video is so wholesome!! Probably the best Borneo trip I ever seen. You guys were so lucky to see all those animals!

[@nikhassan7713]

The last part with the shark is epic!! Wonderful moments to connect with nature.

[@marcclews9317]

Me and my partner done this trip in 2019 and it was by far our favourite place with the amount of wildlife. Nice video again Karl!👏🏻

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks :)

[@tturner7786]

Never knew I wanted to go to borneo. Thanks Karl. Another fantastic travel. Incredible wildlife and fantastic trip 👏 🙌

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@mikeng58]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Was in Sabah in Jan 2024...Truly enjoyed KK, Sandakan and Kundasang and Kinabatangan River very much.

[@kuokkae]

As somebody grew up in Borneo currently working in the Philippines, this makes me miss my home. The greenery that I’m so used to growing up vs the concrete jungle where I currently stay, it’s just different

[@alainepistolamata2881]

because sabah is part of the julu sulu

[@mrbakekang8987]

Im sabahan people of Sabah Borneo Malaysia, been there mount kinabalu 4th time its still mesmerising ❤

[@leodavinclavigan6166]

Amazing🎉 you guys quite lucky.. you’ve got a whole package of Jurasic Park, Vertical Limit, National Geogaphic and Avatar in one shot of trip. What a lucky!!!😮😊🎉.. and Felix, what a great guy!🎉

[@Varekai0723]

I was in Borneo as well in April 2023, but on the Indonesian side looking for orangutans. Brings back fond memories. Thank you!

[@WorldAfterCovid19TV]

Congratulations guys for being able to completed the hikes. I climbed when I was 16 yrs old... I'm very proud and honoured being one of the 33 indigenous community of SABAH NORTH BORNEO...Watching this video can't wait to go back and climb the majestic mountain Akinnablu again...Thanks👍

[@asrie1234]

*Welcome to Malaysia Truly Asia Good food Enjoyed raining forest enjoyed, thanks for the sharing very good video 🇲🇾❤️💗💝💓🧡💙💖🇲🇾*

[@faith5401]

This is such a Wonderful Utube to watch and l enjoyed every bit of it. The lovely, funny ppls, amazing mother nature and beautiful animals l love much. Some day i will visit Borneo ❤🐾🐾 Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jayZHTMM179]

Hello, Karl! Greetings from Sabah! Thanks for your fantastic video on our beautiful Sabah. You've truly managed to capture the breathtaking beauty of Sabah in all its glory. Terima kasih🙏

[@riksanmz3]

Wow-easily the best travel video I’ve ever seen in KZbin-the variety of experiences in Borneo you documented Karl were just Amazing-hiking up a mountain…..Snorkeling on an island with Turtles……and River Forrest boating…….Safari Forrest hiking at night……Whalesharks…….I don’t know of any destination in the world that offers all of this. Superb and epic video Karl!

[@angieongyeahchee]

This is addictive. I watched Pakistan becuase I really wanting to go. And now watching this. It is 1am. I need to wake up at 6am and still, watching. So good travel stories. Love all of them.

[@ZeroResponse]

Fantastic. I'm Malaysian and haven't even gotten the chance to visit. Your video made me peel onions!!

[@user-bz2qp3ho2v]

WOW this was amazing. Thank you for all your hard work filming this trip. Amazing.

[@AdstheticOfficial]

Malaysia borneo so beautiful, And your video is masterpiece, its perfect, love from indonesia

[@kristinakorovina5551]

We got back from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi trip back in December. I was so bummed out we didnt get to go to Borneo, lack of time. After watching your video, its like i went there with you. Awesome job

[@hindun9645]

Mantap👍 Hidup Sabah! Hidup Malaysia! 🥰

[@carolynibis]

Wow! I found myself so immersed in the video that I felt like I was really there on that trip. I felt so excited when you spotted the rare animals. I can also understand the pain of going down a steep mountain. My legs are like jello, and i just want to kneel down and kiss the flat ground! Kudos to another amazing film. I am going on an Intrepid Travel 15 Day Explore Egypt trip in November, and this helps me manage until the trip. It reminds me why I love to travel! Thank you for all your hard work to create this masterpiece.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks, have a great time in Egypt 😊

[@Joshee1994]

Karl this channel does not get the fame it deserves. KZbin royalty in my eyes.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks very much 😊👍

[@richardlphillips]

True story 😎

[@alcaseyreacher8473]

It's like watching Henry Cavill narrated a documentary😁. Joke aside,apart from National Geographic,i never was glued from start til the end for a youtube travel video. Kudos for a great Borneo wonderful journey 👏👏👏

[@arnoldezsray2815]

I don't know who Felix is, but bro, as a Sabahan, I have a lot of respect for you because you have always made the tourists happy during their stay in Sabah. I didn't see the farewell video in this video, but I think there may be tears when parting with Felix and the state of Sabah. P/s: im using google translate 😂😂

[@TravelWithSeth]

Congrats on the climb. I used to climb back in my tour guiding days. Stopped in 2018 after a bad injury. Thanks for sharing this video. I missed Mt. Kinabalu a lot. Do holla if you ever return to Borneo, in Sarawak. Will try my best to bring you around.

[@nathandnr8453]

The video is soo well edited!!! I never thought I will watch the whole video

[@binsalleh6084]

Have a nice travel in the jungle of Sabah ,Malaysia ,Borneo. ..Rumble in jungle.

[@hasimlatif559]

Welcom to Malaysia 🥰

[@vincentchin88]

Wow, what an amazing adventure! Memories of a lifetime! And ending with the whale shark was just - breathtaking.

[@akubukankelkatu9804]

turtle laying eggs,whale shark,hornbill,tarsiers,crocodile,sun bear,slow loris,pygmy elephant,probocis monkey,orang utan,owl eating rat,flying squirel....also sunset and sunrise on the highest mountain of south east asia..thats mind blowing..

[@mariahnawi3683]

I must say this is a superb documentary. Lucky enough to get the chance observing the turtle laid eggs, encountered with the pigmy elephant and not to forget the beautiful orangutans. What an amazing experience!

[@shahromrashid7346]

I have watched countless of videos on Malaysia, my beloved country. Yours is hands down, the best! Thank you for documenting this beautiful experience. Subscribed! ❤

[@vincentchin88]

I returned back to KL from Sabah last weekend. I am rewatching this the 2nd time. Gosh, I miss Sabah. I haven't done enough there.

[@arakhneweaving]

Such an incredible world! It's amazing to witness it through your travel documentary! 👏👏👏

[@lenniedavis1294]

OMG Ive been waiting for this Borneo trip for sooo long. Im so happy its finally uploaded. I LOVE Orangutans!

[@dknadiraakjalaludin1019]

Thank you for coming to Sabah , my home!!❤❤

[@nataliegrimson2397]

Borneo is amazing 🇲🇾 🦧 We did the same trip with Felix in Sept 2022! Sunrise at the top of Mt Kinabalu is like no other. However I got caught in a torrential downpour when decending from Mt Kinabalu 😅 Thank you for taking us back down memory lane 😊

[@jaynikaamin7745]

Hey Londoner here, and in Kota Kinabalu at the very moment.. enjoying this to help me travel around Borneo

[@MrCocon227]

I didn't believe that I watched the whole video without any skip. Keep up the good work bro. You are so dope.

[@themeanderingmotorhome]

Stunning trip, great editing and just a lovely watch

[@MMM-hn2ul]

Wow u guys are sure lucky spotting a whale shark at gaya island 😮 Ive live in borneo for more than 2decade i have never seen whaleshark 🤦‍♂️anyway really great video. Sabah need more people like you to promote this underrated destination! Thanks for making me proud living in this place.😊

[@ItsBugsy]

Your quality always blows my mind... could easily be a Netflix / BBC travel doc.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks! 👍

[@shaznazri7593]

i am sabahan an cant even travel my own state tq for making this vid

[@vivi21channel]

thanks for the perfect video.. i was in tears when i saw the elephant in your clips.. you are sooo lucky to get to see them..

[@jaimec2508]

Awesome video such amazing wild life n thank u for coming to our city kota Kinabalu Sabah. Land below the wind. ❤

[@brittneyranger6913]

How you haven’t been picked up by a network yet! Your filming and editing skills are just so good! Incredible talent to have both!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 🙂 everyone can watch KZbin on their TVs now so I don't need a network 😜

[@DebyColes]

I'm so happy I watched right to the very end.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

Wow! Still traveling!! Traveling is REALLY in your blood!!

[@marriettalam2969]

Sooo good!!! Loved it Karl! Between the wild orangutan’ that came thru the bush and the track you played… I found myself mesmerised once again, the spectacle that it was. We were so lucky! And thanks for having me on one of your tours. Really a great bunch of people on a fun adventure😊.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Was a pleasure travelling with you!! 😊😊❤️

[@jylaw9495]

Such a perfect documentary on Sabah of Borneo! Thank you for sharing the beauty of Sabah to the world 🥰🥰🥰

[@jerrywildlife]

Very nice video!! Amazing adventure!! Borneo is one of my dream places!! The viper is Bornean Keeled Pit Viper, very beautiful snake!!

[@loveaodai100]

This video came up randomly and was well worth the view. Reminded me of my visit there coming from Saigon where me... a native New Yorker was working for a British company to attend a regional conference. We stopped firstly in KL then Brunei where at sunset the sky was absolutely crimson. Finally making it to the conference center about 8PM my wife and I decided to have dinner in our room. At about 9:30 my wife went for a shower and I turned on the news to a shock. It was the evening of September 11, 2001 there and so 9:30 AM or so in New York. What I saw made me think the doomsday clock had just struck midnight with the world trade center burning on one side of the TV screen and the Pentagon burning on the other. For a moment I was thinking that I may be living the rest of my life in Borneo. Anyway... we could see the mountain the next day but did not have time to climb it.

[@clamenmatamykenclamen7994]

Welcome to Sabah borneo malaysia

[@Slow-LifeWanderers]

My first LONG long-form video on YT which I never thought I'd watch in its entirety, but watch it all and love it all I did! Truly transporting Karl, thank you. You're a master at what you do 📽👌🙏

[@richardvandenberg6379]

I was lucky enough to have done this trip about 12 years ago. Sadly my video camera was malfunctionin at the time, so his brings back great memories. Thank you for these great images, and my compliments on your editing and music skills.

[@norkhairudinalibidin1376]

Karl thank you for this phenomenal journey documentary!

[@zainalzain9612]

Love it !!

[@wilkowanders]

Sabah, Borneo, is a tropical paradise with lush rainforests and stunning beaches. I want to try hiking one of the highest in Asia, Mt. Kinabalu! It's a nature lover's dream destination!

[@ganping4596]

Good video showcasing the best of Borneo !

[@mohamadidhamismail7270]

this is the best vlog i ever seen in mount kinabalu so far..nice vlog sir..hope ur guys come again to Malaysia..well done lads!!💪💪

[@insorlow]

Worth spending my time watching the whole show

[@Vegan_Chef_J]

i think this may be my favorite place on the planet

[@ronlai4802]

Thanks Karl for sharing this fantastic Sabah adventure, very well edited and enjoyable video.

[@Sjjd236jdss]

Watching your video here reminds me of my climb in 2014. I was glad I did it. Btw, I’m from Sandakan. Sabah.

[@Valent_Nomad_vlog]

Nice. I climbed also Kinabalu this year 😀 It is really a very nice and challenging hike. Wonderful natural place to record some videos 🙂🙂

[@turgonmiyantur5974]

So Magical!!! You guys are so awesome and had the best rainbow lucks with wildlife and Nature!! Glad the trip becomes a memorable one for everyone albeit the sweat and puff during the early descent! Haha... Truly excellent videography at work! Watching your piece is like a Nature's treat and professional photography with some laughs and fun! Thanks for sharing. Lovely and epical soundscapes and your narration is captivating allright. And lastly, so happy for both of you, lovely couple! May the best comes to your life. So, Borneo is like the fantasy Jurrassic park right?! Cheers!!

[@elliev93]

Lost my travel mojo recently after a bit of a crappy time... but this video made me feel super inspired again and like I was part of the trip, such a good video :)

[@richyschumann]

Great Video. I went exactly in the same month to Borneo. Incredible experience

[@DenizIman]

Imagine seeing all the beautiful animals in the rainforest. And then think about the burned down Amazon 😭 Btw...Sabah was portrayed so beautifully in this vid. Thank you! ♥♥♥

[@secrets.295]

Damn. What a stunning beautiful view. Sabah's beauty is underrated

[@maganasworld5661]

By far one of the best video editors that I follow on KZbin keep it up with the good work🔥🔥🔥🤟🏻

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks very much 👍

[@mscinderella73]

I absolutely enjoyed this video. Thank you!

[@straya52]

Well done, on both the trip and the video (very enjoyable). Borneo looks totally amazing. The group that climbed and descended the mountain deserves a huge shout out.

[@junechchun336]

The Sabah trip was super super super cool. I am Malaysian but I have never visited East Malaysia. This video really inspires me to do so, of course less that mountain climb !

[@adexgll]

Finally! Malaysian here, been waiting for this 😍 Amazing content as always

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks :)

[@benjaminampin6170]

I've been climbing Mount Kinabalu 2x... The first time was terrible experience 🤣🤣 Btw your video is funny and amazing! Welcome to Sabah ❤️

[@SittimadinaAmirsalleh-ni5nz]

Nice video. Such are wonderful moments to connect with nature. Thank you Karl 🙏👍😻

[@LanzFrancis]

I just watched full movie about my home town... thank you fer being here, and please visit us again...

[@glynisrandle8656]

Your videos are amazing Karl. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you

[@newjourney9220]

Just found your channel and i must say it made my day. I wish i can join your group. Such a fun loving, natural and sporting group. That's life should be. Not pretencious kind of show. Amazing editing and videos. Must have put in days of effort.

[@nikhildalton2592]

You always get the best host ever hahaha 🖤🖤 love the way you share your stories

[@terrygks]

Malaysian here. Great job on the awesome video. By the way, I did the Kinabalu climb earlier this year & my leg was sore for days.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Yeah we were all walking funny for a week after it

[@izzatothman4532]

that cloud/fog swift away is amazing and good timing. love from malaysia

[@rcBorneo]

Epic video! The whale shark at the end was a bonus! Cheers!

[@cherylwevill4355]

That was freakin AWESOME! Best video yet.

[@lisawiwi6392]

Welcome to borneo sabah, ❤️

[@ChilledASS]

Just came across your channel. What an amazing trip! I went there last August but only did and saw about half of what you did. You were incredibly lucky. I'm already thinking about booking to go back again