Get involved with nature in Danum Valley
Officially known as the Danum Valley Conservation Area, this 438 sq km of protected land is teeming with unique wildlife of all shapes and sizes.
With the logging and palm oil industries kept at bay, a group of lodge owners and local operators work with organisations like the WWF to help protect and revive endangered species.
The region is a lush rainforest paradise for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and holidaymakers. It’s relatively easy to access - some lodges are just two hours drive from the closest airport. Stay for several days in a comfortable, educational lodge and you can enjoy the isolation and simplistic beauty of the rainforest.
What’s to see?
Troops of sociable macaques, sombre orang-utans and athletic gibbons in their natural environment, as well as several species of elephant. If you’re extremely lucky you may get to spot the rare Clouded Leopard or Sumatran Rhino.
Enjoy treetop canopy walkways, exhilarating jungle treks and, for anyone brave enough, night-time nature treks. One of our favourite treks is the Coffin Cliff trail, passing an ancient Kadazan Dusun burial site and several waterfalls - ideal for a much-needed cooling off en route!
Utterly mesmerising: Any holiday in Borneo is enhanced by a stay at the magnificent Borneo Rainforest Lodge.