Being remote from human habitation and almost alien to modern civilization makes the Danum Valley Conservation Area is a naturalists’ paradise.
Sabah's largest protected lowland rainforest, the area has 43,800 hectares of pristine and undisturbed tropical flora and fauna. This vibrant rainforest is also home to more than 340 species of birds, 124 species of mammals, 72 species of reptiles, 56 species of amphibians and a staggering 200 species of plants per hectare. The Danum Valley Conservation Area is also flagged as an Important Birds Area (IBA); IBAs are sites of international importance for conserving birds and other biodiversity. All wildlife and plants are protected within this area. Enjoy the amazing Danum Valley on this 3-day tour.
Departure and Return Point: Lahad Datu Airport
Meet & Greet at Lahad Datu Airport upon arrival and proceed to Borneo Nature Tours office for registration & briefing. Thereafter, depart at approximately 0930hrs for a 2½- hour overland journey on gravel road to Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge. This is the largest protected area of lowland dipterocarp rainforest in Sabah, covering an area of 43800 hectares. Check in at the Lodge upon arrival
After lunch, watch an introduction slideshow of the rainforest at the Conference Room. Your first adventure will be an afternoon trek – introduction to the forest through “Nature Trails” and tree top “Canopy Walkway” 300m in length and 26m at the highest point for a close-up observation of the rainforest.
Dinner at the Lodge. After dinner, enjoy a night drive in an open-top vehicle in search of nocturnal animals. Return to jungle lodge and overnight.
After breakfast, we will proceed for a morning jungle trek to the Kadazan-Dusun burial site known as the “Coffin Cliffs” before proceeding to the “View Point” for a bird’s eye view of the area. Descend to the “Jacuzzi Pool” and if the weather permits, you could take a refreshing dip in the cold, unpolluted rainforest stream.
Return to lodge for lunch. This will be followed by afternoon jungle trek or go for a relaxing session of ‘tubing’ down the Danum River.
After dinner, proceed for night walk in search for more nocturnal animals. Return to the jungle lodge and overnight.
Breakfast at the Lodge. Morning at own leisure. After lunch, check out and depart for Lahad Datu Airport for your onward flight.
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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