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Set within the lush forests of the lower slopes of Mount Kinabalu, this modern and comfortable set of villas are an ideal base for exploring the national park.

External view of Nepenthes Villa, Borneo
A twin bedroom at Nepenthes Villa, Borneo
Bedroom at Nepenthes Suite in Borneo
Balcony at Nepenthes Suite in Borneo
Balcony at Nepenthes Suite in Borneo
The living room area at Nepenthes Villa, Borneo
Street view of Nepenthes Villa, Borneo

The Nepenthes Villas are one of several accommodation types offered within Kinabalu National Park, and are set within a forest clearing close to the park’s visitor centre. Birdlife abounds and this is an excellent base from which to discover the many wildlife rich habitats nearby.

Each villa contains two bedrooms and one shared bathroom along with a homely living and dining area and small private balcony. Facilities include a kitchen pantry and fridge as well as an LCD TV. There are two restaurants, an information centre, souvenir shop and botanical gardens all within walking distance. 

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  • Available*: Mar-Oct * The dates shown are when the accommodation is generally available. Please enquire for specific availability.

Wildlife trips

This accommodation is featured in the following itineraries:

Borneo ‘Buganza’ Macro Photography Workshop

Join award-winning photographers Nick Garbutt, Alex Hyde and Chien Lee and venture to some of Borneo’s most biodiverse sites. With a focus on macro photography, this specialist tour reveals a hidden world of captivating insects, amphibians, reptiles and flora, perfect for capturing beautiful close-up images. Find out more about Borneo ‘Buganza’ Macro Photography Workshop

  • Price (inc. flights): 18 days from £13,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • S

Borneo Rainforest Photography Workshop

Join acclaimed photographers Nick Garbutt and Alex Hyde to explore Borneo's fascinating habitats and photograph the incredible diversity that lives within them. The forests, rivers and caves of Sabah are home to a huge variety of wildlife that provides no end of photographic opportunities. Find out more about Z) Borneo Rainforest Photography Workshop

  • Price (inc. flights): 19 days from £11,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
    • O
    • N
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Kinabalu National Park

Kinabalu National Park

Kinabalu National Park is dominated by the peak of Mount Kinabalu, and is probably one of the most important biological sites in the world. It harbours a remarkable botanical diversity with as many as 6,000 species of flora and fauna, over 600 species of butterflies, 320 species of birds and 100 species of mammal. Find Out More about {acc:title}

  • Where: Sabah State
  • Ideal for viewing: Bornean ferret badger, oriental small-clawed otter, rhinoceros hornbill, serpent eagle, sun bear
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching

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