Maliau Basin Conservation Area

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Maliau Basin Conservation Area

Immersed yourself in a journey to the Lost World of Borneo. Maliau Basin offers you the adventure thrills in one of the remaining untouched tropical rainforest wilderness area in the world. Stay in resort-like research facilities and discover the outstanding beauty and diversity of the rainforest with various perspective from different altitude. Enjoy the panoramic view from the ridge of the basin looking over the untouched lowland ecology, and while trekking into the deep for the majestic cascading Maliau Falls, you may encounter with some new species without realization, of course, accompanied with our experienced nature guide!

Maliau Basin offers variety of packages to the nature lovers, ranging from day trip to a long holiday adventures.

What to expect?

While trekking, you may distinguish different types of forests and the biodiversity inhabits in it as you get through the rainforest. In fact, you'll soon notice when the climate caught you cool and fresh as you move up as high as 1500m above the sea level.

Gear up and hike to the top of the basin ridge to capture the vista view of the pristine tropical rainforests while admiring the beauty that clothes the uninterrupted sequence of forest types, from lowland to montane.

All the struggle paid off when you finally reached the radiating streams that converge to form the beautiful Maliau River and indescribable moment on the sight of the magnificent seven-tiered Maliau Fall.

GSTC Certified

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On 16 June, 2022, Maliau Basin Conservation Area has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirement of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Hotel Criteria.

Code: GSTC HAVR220103

Our Services

We'll help you plan your trip!

Activities

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

Travel Management

Transfer available from Kota Kinabalu or Tawau town/airport to Maliau Basin Conservation Area.

Guide/Ranger

Our In-house guide/ranger will accompany you throughout your trip.

Location manager

A fantastic location for individuals who love nature! Driving time will be around 7 hours, with 2 hours spent off the road. Kindly contact our reservation team for logistic arrangements.

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Day Visit

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Special Interest - Elephant Observation

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Trekking Into The Lost World

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Special Interest - Wildlife Observation

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Special Interest - Tembadau Observation

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Nocturnal Animal Observation

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More Places

maliau basin studies centre

Situated about 27km from the SHELL Maliau Gate, at the southeast edge of the Basin, Maliau Basin Studies Centre functioned as the center for research, conservation, education and ecotourism purposes. It was build in 1999 where it is a 4 years project initiated between Yayasan Sabah and DANIDA (Danida International Development Assistance).

Testimonials

"The Maliau Basin Conservation Area, among the least explored regions on Earth, is regarded as a must-visit destination for not only scientists and researchers but also tourists, particularly hikers."

The maliau basin, the almost untouched 'lost world of borneo' By The Malaysian Reserve

"Sam Bedford goes on a guided, tailor-made trek to the top of Mount Lotung, the highest peak of the Maliau Basin in Malaysian Borneo."

exploring borneo's lost word: the maliau basin By World Nomads

"Mereka yang berkunjung ke negeri di bawah bayu ini khususnya 'kaki hiking’ pastinya akan teruja dengan Maliau Basin atau Lembangan Maliau, sinonim dikenali sebagai ‘The Lost World of Sabah’.