2017

Why take part in World Challenge? To share in a month-long adventure To experience a developing country To work with local people to achieve something to be proud of To challenge yourself physically To acquire new skills To discover more about yourself Make new friends To learn money management and fundraising

Long haul

PROJECT PHASE Immerse yourself in the culture Learn about day to day life away from the tourist trail

Project possibilities Teams can participate in a number of valuable projects. These include working at a learning centre for children with disabilities, helping the Forestry Commission with reforestation programmes to protect the flora and fauna of Borneo's rainforests.

Working alongside local villagers

2012 World Challenge sent 45 teams to 14 different project sites in Borneo. These teams' achievements include renovating classrooms and toilet blocks, building a children's playground and repairing broken water pipes in 5 villages.

PROJECT EXAMPLE Tampat Do Aman renovate the local community centre construct a children's playground assist with the creation of a wildlife reserve.

Internal flights Water taxi Public buses

ACCLIMATISATION Niah Caves National Park days

After spending your first day in Miri, you could be heading out to the Niah Caves National Park. You guide yourselves around the park, so it's up to you to decide which trails you would like to tackle. The park's main trail meanders its way through the beautiful limestone cave system and concludes at the 'Painted Cave', home to ancient cave paintings, as well as archaeological dig-sites where some of the earliest evidence of human habitation in all of South East Asia was discovered. theturtle hatcheries. theturtle hatcheries.

Another possible trek Venture into the Kelabit Highlands of Sarawak or into the lush green Crocker Range in Sabah, travelling through some of the planet's oldest rainforest and passing through local villages.

Home to some of the most ancient and species-rich jungle in the world

JUNGLE TREKKING

Sleep in a hammock under a basher in a rainforest

MAIN TREK OPTION The summit of Mt Kinabalu, Low's Peak, stands at 4,095m and towers over Borneo's northern state of Sabah. Embark on a 2-day trek to the summit of one of South-East Asia's highest mountains and be awestruck by the stunning panoramic views from the 'Roof of Borneo'.

The summit 4095m

R and R – your choice! Visit an orangutan rehabilitation centre. Shop for souvenirs at the numerous buzzing night markets Go white water rafting Experience the Sarawak Cultural Village Explore the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sepilok Simply relax on an island beach off the coast of Kota Kinabalu

BBiodiversity

R and R Meet the orangutans at Sepilok

Orphans

Night market

White water rafting

Snorkel in the South China Sea

Where in the world?

An Island

South East Asia

Factfile Languages spoken: Bahasa Malay, English and many local dialects Official religion Islam Time zone: GMT +8

BORNEO 2017

Borneo Island Borneo, a giant, rugged island in Southeast Asia’s Malay Archipelago, is shared by the Malaysian states Sabah and Sarawak, Indonesian Kalimantan and the tiny nation of Brunei. It’s known for its beaches and ancient, biodiverse rainforest, home to wildlife including orangutans and clouded leopards. In Sabah is 4,095m-tall Mt. Kinabalu, the island’s highest peak, and, offshore, the famed dive site Sipadan Island.

In Summary The island of Borneo is a diverse and fantastic expedition destination. In Borneo's southern state of Sarawak is Mount Kinabalu, one of South East Asia's highest peaks, towering proudly over the northern state of Sabah. The locals are friendly and the food is delicious!

"I had such a great time and it really helps to develop you as a person as well as a team member through all the challenges you face along the way, such as arranging transport, accommodation, food for 17 people for 9 days - it helps you become so much more aware of things we in England take for granted. but not only that you make some great new friendships through your team, and take thousands of memories that will last a lifetime...“ Rachel Dean, Challenger Lancaster Girls Grammar School

If If this is your dream ……………………….. £250 deposit to World Challenge in October Use your summer holiday to start fundraising – Car washing – Lawn mowing – Car boot sales – Ebay – Baby sitting