You can almost feel it just by saying Kinabatangan.

The Kinabatangan River is the second longest river in Malaysia with a length of 560 km beginning in the Crocker Range in Southwest Sabah and ending at the Sulu Sea southeast of Sandakan. It is one of the best places to spot wildlife in Asia!

Taking a cruise down the river is more or less like being on the great plains of Africa and a million times better than going to a zoo – no cages plus you get to experience the wilderness. Here are ten amazing wild animals to see along the Kinabatangan River;

1. ORANGUTAN

Orangutan, Kinabatangan River, Borneo

2. PROBOSCIS MONKEY

Proboscis Monkey, Kinabatangan River, Borneo

3. MACAQUE MONKEY

Maqaque Monkey, Kinabatangan River, Borneo

4. GREY-TAILED RACER SNAKE

Yellow Racer Snake, Kinabatangan River, Borneo

5. HORNBILL

Hornbill, Kinabatangan River, Borneo

6. CROCODILE

Crocodile, Kinabatangan River, Borneo

7. ORIENTAL DARTER

Snake Bird, Kinabatangan River, Borneo

8. MONITOR LIZARD

Monitor Lizard, Kinabatangan River, Borneo

9. KINGFISHER

Kingfisher, Kinabatangan River, Borneo

10. PYGMY ELEPHANT

Borneo Pygmy Elephant, Kinabatangan River, Borneo

Photos by Hobo Planet