Kinabalu Park Botanique
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This tour provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.
Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:
Environmental protection.
Environmental protection.
Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative:
Borneo Eco Tours operates according to its strict environmental and social policies, which lead to the creation of its non-profit arm called Sukau Ecotourism Research & Development Centre (SERDC) in 1991. SERDC was established to develop eco-tourism through funds mobilisation and project consultation. In 2007, SERDC was officially registered as a not-for-profit organisation called BEST (Borneo Eco-tourism Solutions and Technologies).
BEST's main objectives are to promote sustainable tourism in particular eco-tourism and to develop alternative livelihood opportunities for local communities. BEST achieves these goals through education programs, including workshops, skill training, technical assistance and leadership development programs with local leaders, and by testing and applying modern technologies and environmental management practices in a local setting, for example, at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. BEST also facilitates co-operations between numerous stakeholders such as plantations, tourism lodges, tour operators, local community, and government departments (e.g. Wildlife Department, Forestry Department, and Sabah Tourism), NGOs (e.g. WWF) and universities (e.g. University of Malaysia Sabah) to ensure the long term sustainability of ecotourism in Sabah.
Borneo Eco Tours' intrinsic connection with BEST ensures that practical, every day steps to minimise impacts on the environment are upheld. On this Kota Kinabalu Botanique tour, you are guided along existing trails to limit impact on the surrounding jungle. Knowledgeable guides will impart their knowledge of these beautiful areas to you providing you with an insight into Malaysian unique and thriving natural environment and how to protect it.
Borneo Eco Tours operates according to its strict environmental and social policies, which lead to the creation of its non-profit arm called Sukau Ecotourism Research & Development Centre (SERDC) in 1991. SERDC was established to develop eco-tourism through funds mobilisation and project consultation. In 2007, SERDC was officially registered as a not-for-profit organisation called BEST (Borneo Eco-tourism Solutions and Technologies).
BEST's main objectives are to promote sustainable tourism in particular eco-tourism and to develop alternative livelihood opportunities for local communities. BEST achieves these goals through education programs, including workshops, skill training, technical assistance and leadership development programs with local leaders, and by testing and applying modern technologies and environmental management practices in a local setting, for example, at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. BEST also facilitates co-operations between numerous stakeholders such as plantations, tourism lodges, tour operators, local community, and government departments (e.g. Wildlife Department, Forestry Department, and Sabah Tourism), NGOs (e.g. WWF) and universities (e.g. University of Malaysia Sabah) to ensure the long term sustainability of ecotourism in Sabah.
Borneo Eco Tours' intrinsic connection with BEST ensures that practical, every day steps to minimise impacts on the environment are upheld. On this Kota Kinabalu Botanique tour, you are guided along existing trails to limit impact on the surrounding jungle. Knowledgeable guides will impart their knowledge of these beautiful areas to you providing you with an insight into Malaysian unique and thriving natural environment and how to protect it.
Meet me - Albert - and my team! We are your local connection in Kota Kinabalu . We aim to set the benchmark for sustainable tourism in Kota Kinabalu and help this field develop so that all stakeholders can benefit - local communities, and other hotels and tours operators. With an insatiable desire for the outdoors we are constantly learning about unexplored and unique places for you to visit. Let us help you plan your hotel and tour bookings in Kota Kinabalu.
