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Step into the wild on the Borneo Kembara Expedition, in Partnership with Raleigh International. This is a a once-in-a-lifetime journey through one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. From trekking remote trails to living off-grid and supporting environmental research, this is adventure with real purpose. 

Embark on an adventure through Borneo’s stunning hills and rural landscapes as you build key outdoor skills on an adventurous trek, sleeping in hammocks beneath the jungle canopy. This journey forms the Qualifying Venture of your Adventurous Journey section of the Silver International Award. You'll develop resilience, teamwork and independence, and finish with a visit to Sepilok’s inspiring wildlife sanctuaries for a meaningful end to your expedition.

Trek through Borneo’s lush hills, valleys and farmland on this challenging and rewarding expedition while developing key skills, enabling you to complete the Qualifying Venture of your Adventurous Journey section of the Gold International Award. After navigating remote jungle trails, camping in hammocks and building essential skills like resilience and teamwork, your journey ends with a visit to two of Sepilok’s renowned wildlife sanctuaries.

Experience the magic of scuba diving, learn about orangutan conservation and work hand in hand with Bornean communities on projects that help improve lives.

Written by Imogen Strickland. UK Travelling Student - Borneo 2022 "It's taught me how to be resilient and it’s put the world into perspective." There couldn’t have been a starker…

The incredible Bornean jungle is the perfect setting for a true back-to-nature experience. Live and work alongside a rural community in the spectacular Sabah region of Borneo. Get up close and personal with orangutans and sun bears during a visit to Sepilok.

Spend time exploring one of the world’s most stunning natural gardens - Borneo. A unique ecosystem of vibrant jungle and unexplored tropical wilderness, teeming with exotic wildlife. Work side by side with the local community on projects that help transform lives.

Experience the magic of scuba diving, learn about orangutan conservation and work hand in hand with Bornean communities on projects that help improve lives.

Experience true off-grid living, trekking through the heart of the Bornean jungle and helping to protect orangutan habitats. You’ll discover a totally different way of life, living as part of a rural community and working together to create sustainable change.

Written By Hattie Stiff Education is evolving, and while academic achievement is still vital, schools are increasingly recognising that success in the modern world requires more than grades on a…