b'mayMALAYSIABORNEOS RAINFORESTS AND WILD ORANGUTANSOne of the oldest rainforests and ecologically diverse places on Earth, Borneo has thousands of unique species of flora and fauna. The dry season (April to September) is perfect for wildlife sightings, and May is particularly good because it is before the peak tourist season. Most of Borneo is in Indonesia, but its northern regions lie in two Malaysian states, Sabah and Sarawak. The top three places to see wild orangutans and other native wildlife in Malaysian Borneo are the Kinabatangan River, Danum Valley, and Tabin Wildlife Reserve. One hour by boat from Sandakan takes you to the heart of wild orangutan territory. With over 1,100 orangutans in the Kinabatangan River area, cruise in small boats to observe these native great apes, pygmy elephants, monkeys, estuarine crocodiles, and tropical birdlife. Danum Valley Conservation area has about 500 orangutans in its undisturbed forest. On safari walks and drives through the park, you may encounter bearded pigs, pygmy elephants, and, if very lucky, an elusive clouded leopard or Malayan sun bear. An elevated canopy walkway lets you spot unique bird species. See many of the wonderful animals of Borneo in unusual settings at mineral-rich mud volcanoes and saltwater springs when you visit Tabin Wildlife Reserve.hayesandjarvis.co.uk/borneoReligious procession toOrangutans in the Hindu temple, Bali wild, Borneo PHOTOS: RUBEN HUTABARAT ON UNSPLASH (BALI),CHRIS CHARLES ON UNSPLASH (BORNEO)BALICLASSIC BEACHES, HINDU TEMPLES AND LOVELY WALKSBali, the most popular island in the Indonesian archipelago, is a paradise with beautiful beaches, volcanic peaks, and lush rice paddy fields. It is also a place steeped in spirituality and cultural traditions. Though Balis exceptional beaches attract travellers all year round, May is the start of the dry season with plenty of clear, sunny days. Relax at a luxury resort by the sea with ocean views, Balinese massages, and fabulous food, but also explore Balis many other facets. Every village and town has active temples where communities worship and host regular ceremonies. Some temples you must not miss are Lempuyang, where the Gates of Heaven frame Mount Agung, the sea temple of Tanah Lot with smaller shrines and dance performances, the exquisitely carved Elephant Cave at Goa Gajah, near central Ubud, and Ulun Danu Beratan on the shores of Lake Beratan. Visit village artisans and watch them make jewellery, wood carvings, shadow puppets or other handicrafts. In May, the weather is also conducive to hikes: through paddy fields at Sideman, to the volcano at sacred Mount Batur with a landscape of lava rocks, ash cones, and fumaroles, or to Sekumpul Waterfall. hayesandjarvis.co.uk/baliTRUE VOYAGES \x1a13'