Malaysia Borneo Sabah 4 Days 3 Nights Jungle Tour at Danum Valley Field Centre  

Overview

Malaysia Borneo Sabah 4 Days 3 Nights Jungle Tour at Danum Valley Field Centre

Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) was an informal protected area in the Ulu Segama Forest Reserve of primary, undisturbed, predominantly lowland rainforest with an outstanding complement of Borneo flora and fauna. It was part of the almost one million ha forest concession assigned to Yayasan Sabah. In 1976, WWF-malaysia suggested that the area be declared a national park. The Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) is a 438 sq. km tract. However, Yayasan Sabah Board of Trustess resolved on November 28, 1980, to leave the area within Yayasan Sabah concession but shall leave it unlogged for the purpose of conservation. Thereafter it is known as "Danum Valley Conservation Area".

To facilitate activities related to research. Education, training and wilderness recreation, Yayasan Sabah established the Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC) IN 1986. Located on the edge of Danum Valley Conservation Area, the Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC) is open to both international and local scientists/ researchers, who must first apply in waiting to the sectary, Danum Valley Management Committee.

Danum Valley Field Centre has evolved into one of the foremost rainforest research establishments in South East Asia. The extensive facilities include permanent research plots and an extensive trail system, well-equipped analytical laboratories, computer and email facilities, a library, climatic station data, phenology monitoring data base, trained field staff, vehicles, housing and sports facilities, a Nature Interpretation and Environmental Education Building and a Nature Discovery Centre, several canopy observatation platforms and towers, and a suspension bridge over the Segama River.

Danum Valley Conservation Area is dominated by dipterocarp tress, with the cnopy reaching a height of over 70 metres in some places. Some 90% of the Conservation Area is classified as dipterocarp forest, with the remaining 10% being low canopy, sub-montane forest mainly found on Mt. Danum in the heart of the Conservation Area.

The rare Wallace Flying Frog, soft shelled turtles, skinks, vipers, more than 40 species of fishes and a profusion of butterflies, such as the spectacular Rajah Brooke, can be seen, as well as more than 120 species of mammals including 10 species of primates. Notably, the Conservation Area and its surrounding are an important habitat for orang hutan and, due in part to minimal hunting pressure , is particularly rich in other large mammals including the Bornean pygmy elephant, banteng, Malayan sun bear, clouded leopard, bearded pig and five species of deer. Danum Valley also provides one of the last refuges in Sabah for the critically endangered Sumatran rhino. Bird diversity is very high and over 300 species of bird have been recorded, including the Bulwer's pheasant, seven species of pittas, the Borneo Bristlehead and all eight species of hornbill found in Borneo.

Itinerary
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.

Day 1
08:00
Meet and greet at Lahad Datu Hotels / Airport and transfer to DVCA via 4WD or van. Briefing on the programme prior to departure.

10:30
Visit Infapro Project Area and learn about forest regeneration, seedling growing techniques, replanting and carbon offset principles. For a fee and at your request, you can plant a tree (signboard with your name, name of tree and date planted will be prepared. Fee includes maintenance cost for 5 years)

11:30
Expected to arrive at DVCA Reception & Information Building, register and check-in.

12:30
Lunch provided at Resthouse Dining Hall.

14:00
Take a walk along the 500m self-guided nature trail, and get to know the rainforest, marvel at its beauty and experience the pristine ambience of the rainforest as it has been for hundreds of years. And, trek to the one of the old burial caves of long gone communities.

18:00
Back to DVFC / Freshen-up.

19:00
Dinner served at Resthouse Dining Hall.

21:00
Night Drive to observe nocturnal wildlife (If weather permits).

Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre, Danum Valley.

Reminder :
Accommodate in rest house with ceiling fan. If you wish to stay in VIP room with aircond, extra charges MYR150/pax/night will be applied.
Activity will be determined by weather, wildlife sightings and personal fitness ability.
Things to bring : raincoat, cap/hat, insect repellent, sun cream, good walking shoes, a pair of sandals, flashlight, comfortable T‐Shirt and pants, towel, swimwear, leech socks and extra socks, coat, binocular, camera, personal toiletries and medications, sleeping bag, first aid kit, drinking water.

Day 2
07:00
Breakfast served at Resthouse Dining Hall.

08:30
Grab packed lunch and begin trek to Tembaling Waterfall and marvel at one of the world’s oldest rainforest, its rich flora and fauna. The trek takes approximately 2 hours. If weather permits, you may take a refreshing swim in the cold, unpolluted rainforest stream. Ample opportunities for bird watching. Don’t forget to bring along your swimming gear! (If weather permits)

14:00
Return to DVFC and continue bird watching activities.

19:00
Dinner served at Resthouse Dining Hall.

21:00
Night walk to observe nocturnal wildlife (If weather permits).

Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre, Danum Valley

Reminder :
Things to bring : raincoat, cap/hat, insect repellent, sun cream, good walking shoes, a pair of sandals, comfortable T‐Shirt and pants, towel, swimwear, leech socks and extra socks, coat, binocular, camera, personal toiletries and medications, first aid kit, drinking water.

Day 3
07:00
Breakfast at Resthouse Dining Hall.

08:30
Discover more about Danum Valley. Free at your own leisure.

12:30
Lunch at Resthouse Dining Hall.

14:00
Continue bird watching activities.

19:00
Dinner at Resthouse Dining Hall.

21:00
Night walk to observe nocturnal wildlife (If weather permits).

Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre, Danum Valley

05:30
Leave for Bukit Atur and be one of the first to greet the first ray of the sun as it touches the valley.

07:30
Return to DVFC. Breakfast served at Resthouse Dining Hall.

08:30
Check-out. Depart for 2.5 hours journey back to Lahad Datu Town / Airport.