Kampung Tinangol
Kampung (Kg) Tinangol sits in the north western corner of Sabah, very close to the Northern tip of Borneo. It is a traditional Rungus ethnic group community not far from the town of Kudat. This area of northern Sabah is extremely poor with villagers surviving through subsistence farming and selling some of their produce at local markets. The community is home to approximately 93 households with a population of 460 people. Originally these communities would live in one large “long house”, eating, sleeping and living in each others pockets making the community bond a very strong and special one... Read More
This project is included in the following:
Camp Borneo - 1 Month
It may seem a long way to go for only 1 month but we have a packed itinerary for you. If you are pushed for time because of Uni or looking to add this to your ‘round the world’ trip then a month in Borneo is perfect. Orang-utans, community work and a one week jungle experience are some key highlights.
Highlights
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Key involvement in ongoing community projects, including construction, teaching and sports
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Work on environmental project in Lower Kinabatangan region of eastern Sabah
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Visit to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary
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Opportunities to Scuba Dive, Mountain or jungle trek as well as R&R days
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Eastern and Western Borneo locations including homestay, jungle camping and community camp
Camp Borneo - 2 Months
Our 2-month Borneo programme has everything you get during a one-month stay plus our Marine Awareness Programme on Mantanani Island complete with a PADI Open Water Scuba Diving qualification. Your weeks spent on the idyllic Mantanani Island will complement perfectly your time spent on the mainland on your main community project. And all this is wrapped up with a jungle experience on the Kinabatangan River including a visit to the Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary.
Highlights
- Includes PADI Open Water diving course with other dives assisting with Marine Awareness Programme
- Key involvement in ongoing community projects, including construction, teaching and sports
- Work on environmental project in Lower Kinabatangan region of eastern Sabah
- Visit to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary
- Marine Awareness programme, educating and assisting remote island community to preserve their marine environment
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