DaMaI Rainforest is not just a destination, it's a birdwatcher's paradise waiting to be explored. With over a third of Borneo's avian inhabitants residing within its lush canopy, your visit promises to be an unforgettable journey into the heart of Borneo's avian wonders.

Maliau Basin Conservation Area is situated just above the Equator in south central Sabah, the northernmost of the two East Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Maliau Basin Conservation Area is adjacent to the Yayasan Sabah Forest Management Area, about 190 km from the town of Tawau (on the southeast coast) and some 40 km north of the Kalimantan (Indonesian) border, at between 116° 44’ – 117° 3’ E and 4° 41’ – 4° 56’ N.

Maliau Basin is a caldera shape landform with an inner part is approximately 400km2 in size. Surrounded by cliff and mountain in all sides reaching out to more than 1600 meters in a certain location.

Immersed yourself in a journey to the Lost World of Borneo, Maliau Basin!

MBCA is a Conservation Area and while you are welcome to enjoy its pure beauty, explore its mysteries and face its challenges, there are some rules that we all must follow:

Protecting and sustaining the Conservation Area demands the participation of all stakeholders, including government, institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the communities that live in the conservation area's vicinity.