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Our rainforest Experiences

We offer a range of unique, educational and rewarding experiences in the heart of the Bornean rainforest, where you learn first-hand from our conservation experts.

Due to the global covid-19 pandemic, all our experiences are currently on hold. Please check back for further updates aT A LATER DATE

Do you dream of seeing orangutans in their natural environment or are fascinated by colourful butterflies, cheeky squirrels, fiery gibbons and the thrilling hum of a tropical forest? We have several opportunities available for you!

With more than 20 years of conservation and research experience in Borneo, we have trained hundreds of students from local and international schools, universities and research institutions in a wide range of rainforest conservation topics. We welcome visitors at our field sites in Borneo, where we share our expertise and passion, so you have an unforgettable experience and also have the opportunity to give back and support our conservation efforts.

Keep reading to find out more about the exciting programmes we have on offer and you can choose the experience which is right for you.

“I’m excited that I have learnt so much WITH BNF.
It will drive me to do more to take care of the planet.”

Molly, Cleveland District State High School, Australia

ADVENTURE EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR LEARNING IN BORNEO

Our experiences offer a window into a career in conservation biology and unforgettable memories!

Be adventurous. Be inspired. Be a part of it.

what will you experience?

  • Discover the beauty and wonder of Borneo’s wildlife and rainforests
  • Understand the importance of protecting a globally-important ecosystem
  • Gain first-hand experience of frontline conservation, research and education projects
  • Live and learn in an active research camp with BNF scientists and field team
  • Personal and interpersonal development in a challenging, but rewarding environment
  • Feel empowered and become a facilitator of change using the knowledge and skills gained during a rainforest experience

what is included?

  • Local transport to our field sites
  • Accommodation and meals at our research camp
  • Visitor permits to our field sites
  • All programme activities
  • Important contribution to the protection of the rainforest and its wildlife

Experiences are individually priced so please contact us for more information. Excludes international and domestic flights, visas and personal travel insurance.

OUR RAINFOREST EXPERIENCES​​

School Expeditions

Living in a vibrant research camp, students will explore an incredible peat-swamp forest and discover wildlife in one of the most diverse rainforests in the world. During the expedition, students will expand their knowledge in wildlife ecology and rainforest conservation, increase appreciation for nature, and improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

A highlight is seeing the native wildlife – if you are lucky, orangutans will visit camp, gibbons will swing close by and you may even catch a glimpse of hornbills soaring through the sky! There are a variety of different options available for school expeditions. Working closely with teachers, we will plan an expedition to suit the needs of the school visit and we are flexible to accommodate the students’ academic requirements. Students must be at least 11 years old to join an expedition.

Request a school expeditions brochure

University Field Courses

We offer field courses for university students, from around the world, to gain practical experience with our in situ scientific research and conservation projects. Students will be fully immersed in a field research environment and undertake ‘living lectures’ with our scientists and field team who have carried out long-term, intensive research on Borneo’s fascinating fauna and flora. For students who want to get out into the field, or lecturers who want to illustrate the theory taught in their classroom, this is a unique opportunity to experience the reality and the beauty of field research and conservation. 

We invite enthusiastic and committed students to join one of our courses for an intensive few weeks of training or, alternatively, if you are a lecturer and wish to bring your students to one of our field sites and complement your teaching expertise with highly-qualified scientific support then join us! Lecturers have the opportunity to develop the content of the field courses with us and we can tailor the activities to prepare the best experience for the students.

Request a field course brochure

WHERE WILL YOU STAY?

We have research camps in two of Borneo’s amazing tropical rainforests where we bring our experiences to life! 

SEBANGAU NATIONAL PARK

Located in the Sebangau National Park, this ex-logging camp is now a thriving research station with students and researchers from around the world visiting every year. The camp has been improved greatly since it was first built in the 1990’s and now has accommodation for 35 people, an office, laboratory, library, solar panels, and common spaces for teaching and socialising. With local produce supplied by the nearby village, the kitchen staff cater to a range of dietary requirements and thanks to our cook Lis, who is also resident landscape gardener, has created beautiful scenery to relax and soak up rainforest life that surrounds the research base. It is a short, but unique, journey to camp from the village of Kereng Bangkirai. You will take a traditional canoe-like fishing boat called a kelotok across the river, then if river levels are low during the dry season, you will jump on a small train (yes, a train!), called a lori which will take you from the river edge straight into camp.

RUNGAN FOREST

Rungan is the perfect place for those who wish for a more adventurous experience! In the heart of the Bornean rainforest, where you learn first-hand from our conservation experts. Be ready for basic facilities, with dormitory style camp beds made of rice bags tighten between planks (which are surprisingly very comfortable!), drinking water boiled from the river and generator-driven electricity only available in the evening. This remote camp with no phone or internet connection will make you feel like a real explorer discussing unknown parts of Borneo. You will be surrounded by stunning wildlife and without regular contact with the rest of the world (except for emergencies with a satellite phone). Our local field team always enjoy a game of Uno or playing guitar after a day of discovery in the forest! This camp provides the ideal opportunity to get back to basics and really reconnect with nature.

Start planning your rainforest experience today! Contact us to discuss your visit and make plans for an adventure of a lifetime. We would love to hear from you!

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Nick Marchant (5) - Sabangau - Andrew Walmsley - 2012
Butterfly---Sebangau Forest BNF---Andrew-Walmsley
Volunteer Rungan
School expedition
School expedition 2015

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