Ultimate Jungle Survival Trek in Borneo

So, what can you expect on a jungle survival trek, you ask?

The jungle won’t just challenge you—it will consume you. It’ll chew you up, spit you out, and then drag you right back in. By the time it’s done with you, your trek is over—but you’ll walk out changed. You’ll reek of sweat and mud, wear your cuts like battle scars, and probably look like you’ve been through hell.

But you’ll also have a huge, satisfied grin across your face, because you did it—with L.O.S.T Borneo. It’s raw, real, and unforgettable. A true survival experience that checks a big one off your Borneo bucket list.

Venture into a non-touristic lowland jungle, located about 2 hours’ drive either northeast or southeast of Kota Kinabalu, for an unforgettable “rough it up” style trekking adventure.

Equipped with just the essentials—limited food, water, and a machete—you’ll hike 5 to 6 hours daily through challenging undulating terrain. With our experienced guide leading the way, you’ll cross rivers, climb jungle-covered hills, and even have the chance to cool off in a secluded waterfall.

This is a raw, back-to-nature experience designed for those seeking real adventure and survival in Borneo.

Our guide will teach you essential hands-on survival skills—including how to use a machete, find food and water, navigate through the jungle, master jungle craft, build a fire, cook in primitive ways, and more—as you trek deep into the wilderness.

Sleeping in a hammock under a tarp in the jungle, with a campfire crackling nearby and the stars overhead, brings both freedom and vulnerability. Every night brings a new setting: hilltops with panoramic views, secluded valleys echoing with night sounds, riversides with the constant rush of water.

Please Note:
Wildlife sightings on this trip are limited due to factors like human noise, movement, and scent, which often cause animals to retreat before they can be seen. Additionally, many animals are naturally camouflaged, blending seamlessly into the jungle environment.

For a better chance to encounter wildlife, we recommend joining our Deramakot Forest Reserve wildlife safari trip specifically designed to maximise wildlife viewing opportunities.

Additional Information:

• Perfect for travellers with vegan or vegetarian dietary as most of the food are greens collected from the jungle.
• Long pants with t shirt and trekking shoes is a go to jungle fashion.
• Bring 35-40 litres backpack, insect repellent, headlamp, long pants, sock and jumper for the night, toiletries, towel and flops. Leave extra space on your backpack to carry 2 bottles of water, hammock, tarpaulin and food that you collected from the jungle.

The Itinerary (2D1N/3D2N/4D3N)

Day 01 at 0800 hrs Meet your guide at your hotel lobby and travel 2 hours 30 minutes using a 4×4 vehicle to the starting point.

1030 hrs Start trekking into the jungle while learning the jungle skills.

1530 hrs Camp. Put up hammock. Collect firewood. Build up fire. Cook. Eat. Sleep.

Day 02 After breakfast, at 0830 hrs trek to the next location and learn more jungle skills. You will trek to the different locations every day depending on how many days you sign up for.

The final day you will trek to the ending point and get transferred from there at 1400 hrs back to Kota Kinabalu.

1600 hrs E.t.a Kota Kinabalu.