Borneo Wildlife Paradise

danum valley conservation area

This 130 million years' ancient rainforest is located just 80 km East of Lahad Datu in Sabah. The Conservation Area is situated far from human habitation, preserving a near-pristine state of plant and animal life within and surrounding its Buffer Zone 1 and 2. The forests are mostly mixed dipterocarp forests that cover 95% of the area, with mountainous regions covering the remaining 5%.

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Rhinoceros Hornbill, often seen flying around the Field Centre (copyright Oliver Fung)

DANUM VALLEY

wildlife paradise

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Danum Valley Sunrise by Rondy M. Milin

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A pristine rainforest located in the central-interior of Sabah, Danum Valley holds a unique status of being an area with non-existent of logging and as the last remaining representative of a virgin forest that used to cover North Borneo. Having the prestige as the location of the world-renowned leading field research station in the tropics, Danum Valley welcomes you to experience the sojourn in the untouched rainforest.

Discover the high diversity of plants and animals that are considered to be the most diverse on the planet with the possibility of finding new species, also home to few of the major primates such as Bornean Orangutan, Bornean Gibbon and as well as other big mammals.

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Diverse of Vegetation

Danum Valley, is flora rich with 511 species of trees were identified so far.  Walking in the trails dominated with dipterocarp trees with closely spaced tree canopies and little undergrowth is surely an experience to be treasured.

World Eminent of Wildlife Diversity

Prominent for its rich diversity of animals, Danun Valley is recognized for its large terrestrial mammals. Inhabited by more than 121 species of mammals with extremely rare animals including the 10 species of primates.

Paradise for Birder Twitches

It is also a haven for birders as it resides more than 317 species of birds, representing nearly three-quarters of the resident birds of the entire island of Borneo. This gives Danum the privilege of being one of the best destinations for bird watching.

Famous Research Site

Danum attracts World-Class Research project carried out by multinational core of Degree, PhD and Master students and also well-known researcher and scientists.

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Activities

Jungle Trekking, Nature Walk, Swimming in the Wilderness, Camping, Waterfalls, Retreat, Family Recreation, Birdwatching, Private Function, Eco-Challenge, Educational Environmental Programme etc.

Travel Management

Private and scheduled transfer available from Lahad Datu to Danum Valley Conservation Area.

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Our in-house guide will accompany you throughout your trip.

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A fantastic location for individuals who love the nature! Danum Valley is located 81 km from Lahad Datu town.

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Photo by: Juhinin S. Julian

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Night drive in search of nocturnal animals

Danum Valley


Photo by Juhinin S. Julian

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Night drive in search of nocturnal animals

Danum Valley

Photo by Juhinin S. Julian
Billy was seen taking his leisure time by resting near the camping site (centre) area.

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Photo by Juhinin S. Julian
Cute Western Tarsier spotted during Night walk activity at Danum Valley Conservation Area.

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Night drive in search of nocturnal animals

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Pygmy Elephant at Danu Valley

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Crimson Sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja)

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danum valley studies centre

On the edge of DVCA is the Danum Valley Studies Centre (DVSC), a world-class rain forest research centre established in 1986 for the purposes of research, education, and wilderness recreation.  Activities at the Studies Centre and within the Conservation Area are overseen and guided by the Danum Valley Management Committee.

The Centre has laboratories, a library, a computer room, a conference room, a restaurant, and a variety of sports and recreation facilities, including satellite TV, as well as several types of lodging, ranging from a permanent camping site to self-contained chalets.

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Our main office is on the 12th floor of the Tun Mustapha Tower in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
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Danum Valley is a conservation area under the management of the Conservation and Environmental Management Division of Yayasan Sabah.
Transfer from Lahad Datu to DVCA can be arranged for you.

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