Jungle trek to “Sabah’s Lost World”, Maliau Basin
 Cradled by a high limestone escarpment, the virginal Maliau Basin in the central southern region of Sabah is preserved for Conservation and research. Maliau Conservation area (MBCA) is a remote, pristine wilderness. Formerly part of Yayasan Sabah Concession Area and covering 39,000 hectares, the area was upgraded to a Class I Protection Forest Reserve in 1997 and extended to 58,840 hectares, encompassing additional forested areas to the north and east of the Basin. Man has never inhabited this remote and almost inaccessible region. Researchers have only recently investigated the isolated and mysterious Maliau Basin also known as Sabah’s Lost World.  Two major expeditions in 1988 and 1996 have discovered a diverse and distinct flora, including six species of pitcher plant and 37 species of Orchid, several of which are new records for Sabah. Main forest types comprise lower montane forest dominated by majestic Agathis trees rare montane heath forest and lowland and hill dipterocarp forest. Significant wildlife species recorded include the rare and endangered Sumatran Rhino and Proboscis Monkey, along with over 182 bird species and a new crab species to science. More then 16 waterfalls have so far been discovered including the spectacular seven tiered Maliau Falls. Just outside the northern rim of the Basin lies the fabled Lake Linumunsut, Sabah’s only true lake. Bound by a formidable escarpment reaching over 1,600m high, Maliau Basin has never been permanently inhabited, and over 80% of the areas remain to be explored.
Trip Profile
4 days trekking with the 5th day on shorter trek. Average trek per day is 5-6 hours. Transportations include 4X4 and MAS Airline. Maximum altitude reaches 1500m. Climate ranging 15 – 18 C during the night to 25 – 30 C during daytime.
Number of people and staff
Min 3, Max 7 plus a Leader and Forest Ranger.
Accommodations and Meals
1 night at Camel Trophy Building and 3 nights at Jungle Camp
4 breakfast, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
Above program are inclusive of:
- Permit for Maliau Basin Conservation Area
- Ranger / Jungle guide in Maliau Conservation Area
- 1 VHF radio rental, User fee for camping site and facilities
- All Meals (B, L, D) < Guest have to carry their share of food during the trip >
- Transport KK< Maliau < KK (4WD, 4 pax per vehicle)
- Insurance for 5D 4N trip (High Risk involve Helicopter evacuation in case of emergency)
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