Tours & Excursion - Sabah Tours
 
Tour 31 : Maliau Basin (5D/4N) (seat-in-coach)
Tour Price RM3420 per person
Code PB-OBT-003
Duration 5 days / 4 nights
Location Maliau Basin, Tawau
Transport 4X4, Aircraft (TWU-BKI)
Activities Jungle Trekking
Starting Point Kota Kinabalu
Minimum 2 persons Maximum 7 persons
 
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)
 
Tour Description
Day 1>>
Depart Kota Kinabalu for Agathis Camp by 4X4. The journey will take you through a scene of Villages and their lifestyle. Lunch stop at keningau before proceeding to Maliau Basin Field Center passing Nabawan, Sook and Sepulut. The journey will take around 5 – 8 hours depending on the road conditions.

Day 2>>
Wake up by the call of Borneon Gibbon as part of the morning chorus in the rain forest. After breakfast start the day trekking into the Basin for Camel Trophy. The trek will go through a steep ascend of the formidable Maliau Basin escarpment. And into the a gentle slope of inner Basin. Vegetations are varied from the Low Land Forest to the heath forest. Trekking will take around 5 –7 hours depending on ones fitness.

Day 3>>
Trek to Ginsing Camp. The trek will bring you through Heath Forest and Agathis Forest stop at a view point where you see the rims of the Basin. Vegetations includes Picher Plans, Orchid and Rafflesia. Trekking take around 7 – 9 hours.

Day 4>>
Get ready for the 7 tiers fall of the Maliau Basin. The tallest being 35 meter high. Spent the day around the fall free and easy picnic or swim in the pools. The pools size as big as 2 football field. Trekking around 3 – 5 hours.

Day 5>>
After Breakfast trek back to Agathis Camp. If time permitted we will be able to do the educational tour on the project done in the Basin. Depart back to KK after lunch. Depart for Tawau and take a flight back to KK.
 
Meals
4 Breakfast, 5 Lunch & 4 Dinner.
 
Accomodation
Jungle Camp.
 
Transportation
All Transfer & Air Tickets.
 
Permits and Fees
All included.
 
Recommended items to bring
Good trekking shoe, Insect Repellent, Personal First Aid Kits, Raincoat, Hat/Cap, Sun Block, Good Rucksack.
 
Above Itinerary are as example we might have to change the Camp site without notice as we have to depends on your trekking abilities and the existing facilities in the area.
 
Terms & Conditions
• Rates are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (RM), subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax.
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice.