FACT SHEET - BORNEO RAINFOREST LODGE, DANUM VALLEY

Borneo Rainforest Lodge is one of the region’s finest facilities making exploration of the Borneo jungle in eastern Malaysia not only easily accessible but a genuine pleasure. Here you will discover and learn of the rainforest’s flora and fauna. The tour guided is by naturalists and the adventure is carefully crafted with many hands on experience to complement the natural interpretation.

Borneo Rainforest Lodge, located in a magnificent jungle setting beside the Danum River, is in the midst of the Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah’s largest protected area of lowland dipterocarp forest. All the 43 800 hectares are managed by Sabah Foundation for the purposes of conservation, research, education and training.

Growing in this Borneo Eden is the world’s largest variety of plant life. The dipterocarp forest has over 200 species of trees per hectare, some of which are the oldest and tallest (and most diverse) on the planet.

The animal wildlife is equally wondrous. Contained in the pristine jungle are some of Malaysia’s most exciting animals the rare Sumatran Rhino, Proboscis Monkeys, Orang Utans, Asia Elephants, 124 species of mammals, 72 reptiles, 56 amphibians and over 275 species of birds.

The Borneo Rainforest Lodge was established so that tourist benefit from the scholarly works carried out at the Danum Valley Field Centre – one of the world’s foremost tropical rainforest research and environmental education establishment in South East Asia.

How To Get There

By Air
Malaysia Airlines (MASWINGS) : 2 flights daily, Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu - 55 minutes
Latest Flight Schedule : http://maswings.com.my/flights.html

By Road
Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu - 7 hours, Sandakan to Lahad Datu - 2 hours 45 minutes, Semporna to Lahad Datu - 2 hours, Tawau to Lahad Datu - 2 hours 30 minutes.

Facilities

• 31 twin-bedded rooms in 24 chalets, accommodation for up to 90 persons.

• All rooms with private bathroom and balcony.

• Restaurant with a well-stocked bar.

• Air-conditioned meeting room for 20 persons, with presentations facilities.

• A mini library for references only.

• Guided nature walks on an extensive trail system-including Canopy Walkway, ancient Kadazandusun burial site, waterfalls, and self-guided nature trails.

• Night drives and night walks.

• Day trip to Danum Valley Field Center-research center and reforestation areas.

Activities

• Nature interpretation during guided walks along nature trails led by our experienced naturalists in undisturbed riverine and lowland dipterocarp forest.

• Trekking along an escarpment trail for a panoramic view over one of Borneo's best remaining wild orang utan habitat, the Danum Valley.

• Experiencing the Tree Top Canopy Walkway made it one of the most spectacular walkway in Sabah, with multiple viewing platforms, spanning approximately 300m in length and stands at 26m at the highest point.

• Learning about the forest on well-marked self-guided nature trails.

• Opportunities for wildlife photography.

• Trekking to an ancient Kadazandusun burial site.

• Birdwatching.

• Driving at night in an open truck for spotting of nocturnal animals.

• Swimming in the natural ‘Jacuzzi Pool’.

• Tubing down the Danum River (at guests own risk).

• Day trip to Danum Valley Field Centre.

• Guided visits to reforestation and research areas.

What To Bring

• Insect repellant

• Long sleeved shirt

• Long trousers

• Raincoat

• Sunhat or cap

• Swim-suit

• Comfortable walking shoes or trekking boots

• Flashlights

• Binoculars

• Personal items Insect repellant

Typical Itinerary
 

Day 1	0930 hrs	Depart Lahad Datu for Borneo Rainforest Lodge
	1200 hrs	Expected Time of Arrival at Borneo Rainforest Lodge
	1230 hrs	Lunch
	1430 hrs	Guided Nature Trail & Canopy Walkway
	1900 hrs	Dinner
	2030 hrs	Slide Show / Night Drive (if weather permits)
Day 2	0700 hrs	Breakfast
	0800 hrs	Guided Jungle Walk to ancient Kadazandusun Burial Site & Natural Jacuzzi Pool
	1200 hrs	Lunch
	1500 hrs	Guided Jungle Walk to Riverside Trails
	1900 hrs	Dinner
	2030 hrs	Night Walk (if weather permits)
Day 3	0600 hrs	Bird watching on Canopy Walkway
	0700 hrs	Breakfast
	0900 hrs	Jungle Walk at Leisure
	1330 hrs	Depart to Lahad Datu
	1645 hrs	Check-in at Lahad Datu Airport

Note : As a guideline our Schedule Transfer shall be subject to the First Incoming Flight to Lahad Datu and the Last Outgoing Flight from Lahad Datu.