Things to Do and See  

The Danum Valley Conservation Area

The Danum Valley Conservation Area comprises 43,800 ha (108,186 acres) of virgin forest. It is a vast reserve of lush tropical lowland forest rich in Sabah’s unique flora and fauna. The area has been recognised as one of the world's most complex ecosystems.

In 1986 the Sabah Foundation, entrusted with the conservation of the Danum Valley established the Danum Valley Field Centre, a tropical rainforest research and environmental education station. Accommodation at this centre is exclusively for researchers and scientist on assignment. If you wish to visit the centre you need to obtain permission from the Sabah Foundation at their Lahad Datu office.

But Danum Valley’s wonders are accessible to the public. Located another 35 km from the Danum Valley Field Centre is the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, established in 1994 to cater specially for visitors to Danum Valley and offering luxurious accommodation and exciting excursions in the equally luxurious and exciting environment of Danum Valley. Built with local timber and river stones, the chalets, or "sulap," are designed after the traditional Sabah Kadazandusun dwellings.

The journey to Danum Valley is by air and land. You most probably will have to take a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu in the morning, and then travel another 2½ hours overland before you reach the prestigious Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

 

	Destination:	Danum Valley
	Accommodations:	Yes
	Transport:	Air and  Land
	Tour Operators:	Yes
	Guided Tour:	Recommended
	Best Time to Visit:	All Year Round
	Length of Visit:	3 Days 2 Nights
	Clothing:	Boots & Outdoor
	Tour Type:	Nature
	Other Areas to Visit:	Madai Caves
		Tawau Hills Park
		Sipadan Island
		Tabin Wildlife Reserve
	Photo Credits:	Borneo Rain Forest Lodge