Best Place for Night Safari
Deramakot is highly popular for night drives, offering chances to spot nocturnal wildlife rarely seen elsewhere in Sabah
Less Crowded, Exclusive Experience
Compared to more commercial wildlife destinations, Deramakot offers a quieter and more authentic rainforest adventure.
High Chance of Seeing Rare Animals
Known among wildlife photographers and researchers as one of the best places in Borneo to encounter elusive species.
Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Home to hundreds of bird species, including endemic Bornean birds and colorful hornbills
Excellent for Wildlife Photography
Open logging roads provide better visibility for animal spotting compared to dense untouched jungle.
Cool & Peaceful Rainforest Atmosphere
Fresh air, natural jungle sounds, and minimal light pollution create a relaxing nature escape.
Gateway to Borneo’s Biodiversity
Home to countless insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and tropical plants unique to Borneo.
Eco-Tourism Success Story
Demonstrates how conservation and responsible forest use can coexist successfully.
Authentic Jungle Lodge Experience
Simple forest accommodations surrounded by nature, ideal for adventure travelers and researchers.
Day 1
Pick-up from Lahad Datu Airport and transfer by vehicle for about 2.5 hours to the Danum Valley Conservation Area.
Along the way, travel through hundreds of millions of years old primary rainforest, with chances to spot wildlife.
After checking into the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, attend a nature activity briefing.
Follow the guide on a biodiversity walk and stroll across the canopy walkway:
27 meters high
360 meters long
Enjoy panoramic rainforest views.
After nightfall, join a night drive or guided night walk to discover the rainforest’s nocturnal wildlife.
Day 2
Wake up to the calls of Bornean gibbons and follow the guide to the observation platform.
Visit the Kadazandusun Subpan tribe’s “Coffin Cliff” hanging burial site.
Continue to a natural waterfall for play and relaxation, then enjoy afternoon tea by the stream.
Afternoon free activities:
guided jungle walk
optional river tubing on the Danum River
(Indoor cultural activities are arranged on rainy days.)
After dark, join another night drive / night walk adventure to explore the mysterious rainforest at night.
Day 3
Optional morning activity: early walk.
Return to the lodge for lunch, pack luggage, check out, and transfer back to Lahad Datu Airport for your onward journey.
Let our team help you experience the nature ofDANUM VALLEY.
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