3 Days 2 Nights Exploration in The Lost World of Malaysia Borneo Sabah  

Overview

3 Days 2 Nights Exploration in The Lost World of Malaysia Borneo Sabah

Explore one of Malaysia’s finest remaining wilderness areas, the mystical Maliau Basin. Bounded by a formidable escarpment reaching over 1,675m asl, the almost circular Basin encompasses reaching over 390 km² of pristine forest, a virtually self-contained ecosystem, never permanently inhabited and with large areas still remaining to be explored and documented. Remarkably, the whole basin is a single huge water catchment, drained by one river only, the Maliau River, which flows through a gorge in the southeast of the Basin, joining the Kuamut River and eventually the Kinabatangan, Sabah’s largest and most important waterway.

In 1981, together with Danum Valley, Maliau Basin was made a conservation Area within the yayasan sabah's long term forest Management Plan, to remain unlogged for conservation, education, research and recreation. While Danum Valley flourished into a world-renowned tropical research centre, Maliau Basin has remained in the shadows as Sabah's Lost World'



DO’S AND DON’T’S IN THE MALIAU BASIN CONSERVATION AREA

No hunting is allowed. Fire arms are absolutely forbidden.
No collecting or trapping of any plant or animal specimens
No slashing of vegetation or cutting of new trails
No graffiti on rocks or trees
All litter / rubbish must be brought out
Visitors must only stay in the designated campsites
Campfires can be lit only under the supervision of Rangers

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

Day 1
07:00
Pickup from hotel and travel for about 2 hours drive to Keningau Town through Crocker Range; enjoy the scenic mountainous countryside view.

09:00
Expected to arrive at Keningau town, breakfast at a local restaurant before continuing the journey.

09:30
Continue journey to Maliau Basin, part of the road are gravel and bumpy.

13:00
Expected to arrive at Maliau Basin Security Gate for Registration. Thereafter, visit Shell Maliau Basin Reception and Information Building, take a 20 minutes rest and get the overall information and understanding of Maliau Basin.

14:00
Proceed to Maliau Basin Studies Center (MBSC) for about 1 hour and 30 minutes journey.

15:30
Expected to arrive MBSC, register and check in. Free at your own leisure.

19:00
Dinner at MBSC Dining Hall.

20:00
Video Presentation which gives you a brief introduction to Maliau Basin Conservation Area.

20:30
Night Drive in search of nocturnal wildlife (if weather permits).

21:30
Return to Lodge and get a good night rest.

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Overnight at Maliau Basin Studies Centre, Maliau Basin.

Reminder :
Each guest are strictly required to have an insurance policy which cover helicopter evacuation.
Guests MUST submit their latest Fitness Certificate confirmed by a physician or doctor.
Special permission is needed and separate charges are to be levied for professional photography or filming.
Guests are to be accompanied by a guide at all times and not allowed to wander off on their own.
Maliau Basin is adopting A ZERO WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY, in which, for every non-organic waste produced must be carried out of MBCA.
Porter Service (guests are encouraged to carry their own backpack) can be engaged on site at MBSC, maximum 12kg/MYR100 per day.
Transportation from Tawau will be subjected to an additional charge of MYR 500 per booking.
Things to bring : raincoat, cap/hat, insect repellent, sun cream, good walking shoes, a pair of sandals, flashlight, long sleeved T‐Shirt and pants, towel, leech socks and extra socks, coat, binocular, camera, personal toiletries and medications, compass or Global Positioning System (GPS), sleeping bag, whistle and pocket knife, first aid kit, garbage bag and spare plastic bags, plastic lunch box, fork and spoon, cup, drinking water, high energy snacks (chocolate, nuts).

Day 2
06:00
Bird watching (optional).

07:00
Breakfast at MBSC Dining Hall.

08:00
Visit Maliau Sky Bridge and explore the Discovery Nature Trail. Thereafter, return to MBSC to visit the Maliau Nature Gallery.

12:00
Lunch at MBSC Dining Hall and rest.

14:00
Proceed to Agathis Camp for about 45 minutes to 1 hour drive from MBSC.

15:00
Arrive at Agathis Camp and trek around Agathis Nature Trail (about 700m to 1km) or you could swim at the Agathis River.

17:00
Proceed back to MBSC. Freshen up and rest.

19:00
Dinner at MBSC Dining Hall.

Overnight at Maliau Basin Studies Centre, Maliau Basin

Day 3
07:00
Breakfast at MBSC Dining Hall. Check out.

08:30
Visit 33m high Maliau Rim Observation Tower then onwards transfer to Keningau Town.

13:00
Expected to arrive Keningau Town. Simple lunch at a local restaurant and proceed journey to Kota Kinabalu.

18:00
Expected to arrive Kota Kinabalu.