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Danum Valley
The
Danum Valley Conservation Area, 83km south-west of Lahad Datu, is
blessed with a startling diversity of tropical flora and fauna. This
vast Eden-like basin is home to the rare Sumatran Rhinoceros, orang
utans, gibbons, mousedeer and the beautiful clouded leopard. Some 270
species of birds have been recorded in the area. The Danum Field
Research Centre is located within the confines of the 440 sq km forest
reserve. It also boasts one of the first eco-resorts in Sabah,
known as the Borneo Rainforest Lodge. This comfortable resort has a
restaurant, bar and comfortable chalets overlooking the Danum River.
Jungle treks, river swimming, bird watching, night jungle tours and
excursions to nearby logging sites and timber mills are some of the
activities offered here.
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Tips |
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Be sure to bring a jumper. Yes, you're in the tropics, but the jungle
can get surprisingly cool at night, partly because the sunlight rarely
reaches the jungle floor through the canopy. |
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| How
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By Road
The
journey from Lahad Datu takes two hours, with the first 15km being the
main Lahad Datu-Tawau road. The rest of the ride is on an unsealed but
well-maintained private logging road.
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| Who
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For more information, please contact Sabah Tourism Office Tel: +6088-248 698 / 211 732 |
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| Accommodation
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| There is one very nice lodge, one basic but comfortable 'Field Centre', as well as dorms and camp grounds to choose from.
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