Welcome to Hornbill Lodge
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Perched on a quiet bend of the Kinabatangan, Hornbill Lodge is more than just a place to stay—it’s a front-row seat to Borneo’s extraordinary wildlife. With just 16 newly renovated rooms and a maximum of 45 guests, we offer a peaceful setting that balances comfort with immersion into the Bornean rainforest. Whether you’re a solo traveller, a family, or a group of friends, the lodge is your gateway to the river, the forest, and the wild heart of Sabah.
Owned and operated by River Junkie Tours, one of Borneo’s most trusted adventure specialists, Hornbill Lodge connects seamlessly with journeys to Sepilok, Turtle Island, and beyond—ensuring your Kinabatangan adventure can be part of a bigger Borneo story. |
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Why visit the Kinabatangan river?
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The Kinabatangan River is one of Borneo’s most extraordinary wildlife corridors. Along its banks you can spot wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, crocodiles, hornbills, and countless other species in their natural habitat.
It’s one of the easiest places in Southeast Asia to experience so much biodiversity in one place—whether by boat at sunrise, drifting along at sunset, or exploring hidden jungle trails. For nature lovers, photographers, and adventurers alike, the Kinabatangan river offers an unforgettable glimpse of Borneo's rare and endemic wildlife. |
Why choose Hornbill Lodge?
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30 acres for conservation
Hornbill Lodge owns and manages one of the largest private riverfront conservation areas on the Kinabatangan, providing space for wildlife, and opportunities for jungle walks. |
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Sustainable hospitality
Energy conserving inverter air-conditioning units in all chalets, refillable drinking water and sustainable menus are just a few of the ways that we bring sustainability into your stay at Hornbill Lodge. |
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Respectful wildlife encounters
Our trained guides stick to jungle trails and practice low-impact wildlife viewing on walks and cruises to help protect the very wildlife you are here to see. |
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Peaceful moments
Fully immerse yourself in wildlife encounters from the comfort of our brand new boats equipped with quiet, four-stroke engines before returning to your private river facing balcony to reflect on your experience. |
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Newly renovated lodge (2023) with modern, eco-conscious amenities and inverter air-conditioning for reduced energy use
New boats with capacity for 12 guests each Low-impact cruises through the use of quiet 4-stroke engines, reducing noise and fumes. Small group sizes with a maximum of 12 per activity, ensuring a more personal experience. Intimate stay with a maximum of 45 guests at the lodge and private riverfront location away from other lodge |
