Duration: 7 Days

Introduction

Danum Valley was formally part of a 972,000 ha forest concession assigned to Yayasan Sabah. In 1981, the Board of Trustees resolved that it would remain unlogged in recognition of its bio-diversity value. Danum Valley is entirely forested and mostly dominated by tall trees.

However, in the mountains on igneous and ultra mafic rock types, the forest is of a lower montane type, rich in conifers, epiphytes and herbaceous species, including abundant orchids and pitcher plants.

The vertebrate fauna is exceptionally rich with records of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fishes. Of particular significance are populations of 10 species of primates including Orang Utan and the endemic Proboscis Monkey. Clouded leopard, Malayan Sun bear and Asian elephant are not uncommon here. A small number of Sumatran Rhino also survive, making this one of the only 2 or 3 such sites known in Borneo.

• Transportation from Kota Kinabalu to DVFC
• Entry Permit to National Park
• Full boarding in DVFC restaurant (breakfast, lunch & dinner) when not in jungle expedition.
• Accomodation in DVFC, the resthouse and/or hostel.
• Rangers, Instructors, equipment, food for expedition.

As you will trek with your instructor through remote areas of Danum Valley, white water raft, and climb with safety ropes in the rainforest canopy you will find your emotions, mind and horizons expanding in some new fascinating ways. You may customise your excursion to meet your desires.

Danum Valley occupies much of the upper catchment of the Segama River and comprised mostly rugged terrain at between 150 to 1,000m above sea level.

"High adventure is living. It's aggresive instead of passive living.
You don't lie back and let it happen to you, you exert some influence
over your life." - Janet Gurterie, OBS participant