Danum valley accommodation the danum valley field centre offers basic but comfortable lodging for visitors to the area ranging from camping options through to the rest house and chalets. Xunantunich mayan ruin, 7th century, cayo district, belize. Get registered upon arrival at dvfc reception, and followed by an informative tour at the exhibition gallery. The danum valley field centre was established in 1986 as a facility for conducting research and supporting scientists in rainforest studies. The renovated rooms have more glass windows and bigger balcony for a better view and feel of the river bank and jungle surroundings. From here visitors can do guided walks through lowland rainforest trails, and many people go there mainly for bird watching.
There are three ways to get from lahad datu to the field centre. Travellers should arrange accommodation and book transfers through their. Organising a private transfer from the airport is expensive, but sometimes its the only option. Borneo eco tours has 25 years of experience in creating memorable holidays in borneo for our guests. The field centre was primarily established to accommodate the researchers, scientists and research assistants during their field work at danum valley. Hello all travelers, me and my friends would like visit danum valley. Danum valley field centre is a research establishment for scientists and education purposes, and a nursery for propagating dipterocarpus trees by the 100,000s. Both of them can arrange transportation, accommodation etc. Danum valley field centre serves as both a research station and a base for visitors.
Danum valley conservation area is a 438 square kilometres tract of relatively undisturbed lowland dipterocarp forest in sabah, malaysia. We pride ourselves on employing full time guides at the field centre and having some of the best guides in the business, their expertise on the area is second to none. Bld spend another full day with your guide exploring the forest for another chance to spot wildlife. The extensive facilities include permanent research plots and an extensive trail system, wellequipped analytical laboratories, computer and email facilities, a library, climatic station data, phenology monitoring data base, trained field staff, vehicles. As a travel company that is committed to giving back and supporting the conservation and research efforts at. Danum valley field center how to contact asia south. The building features a large multipurpose space that can be divided in half, each side with its own catering kitchen and audio visual. Danum valley conservation area sabah 2020 all you need. Jul 08, 2019 a day in the life of danum valley field center dvfc duration. Danum valley ancient rainforest sticky rice travel. Danum valley borneo rainforest lodge or orangutans and a. The bus from these offices leaves for danum valley and returns on monday, wednesday, and friday only. Nhbs hans p hazebroek, tengku zainal adlin, waidi sinun, datuk seri panglima musa haji aman, datuk sam mannan, tan sri datu khalil bin datu haji jamalul, j. Discover an abundance of unique flora and fauna on a borneo safari on our 3d2n danum valley excursion.
Established primarily as a base for scientists whilst they conduct their research, the danum valley field center is a rustic field station that is the largest of its kind in southeast asia. Wildlife of borneo jungle trekking in danum valley. Danum valley conservation area, lahad datu town, sabah, malaysia. Danum valley field centre dvfc is a world renowned scientific facility in the. There are rooms, dorms and camp site with set hammocks under the roof. Mar 18, 2019 this is more basic than the danum valley lodge, but is also cheaper. Danum valley field centre is perfect for a true borneo experience. Meals and accommodation are simple but with plenty of trails to explore and a huge variety of wildlife to discover, these trips are sure to delight all nature lovers. Therefore if you are planning your trip to danum valley conservation area, make sure to book your rooms in advance especially during the peak month of july and august. Danum valley or tabin wildlife reserve which one is worth. Day 1 lahad datu danum valley field centre ld depart from lahad datu airport at 0830 hours. Danum valley field center was created as an accommodation facility for scientists and students who are conducting research in danum valley.
The borneo rainforest lodge is a premiere accommodation facility providing a hint of. You will need to arrive to lahad datu which can be reached by air there are several major airports in malaysia that have flights to lahad datu or overland by bus. Our danum valley field centre programs include being paired up with one of our inhouse nature guides for the duration of your stay. Includes guide and accommodation at the danum valley field centre. The incredible danum valley field center is applauded for its efforts to preserve and safeguard the environment of danum valley. Transfers to and from danum valley field centre will be included in the price. The center is just outside the reserve, and accommodation is basic think cold water showers and bunks but you will get to visit the same area of virgin rainforest.
Danum valley field centre is another way you can visit danum valley independently and adapt your budget to the various options they have. The danum valley field centre not only serves as a research center but also a. Danum valley and borneo rainforest lodge the budget savvy travelers. Some providers will pick you up from the airport, others might need you to arrive to the danum valley field center office which is in lahad datu town. The danum valley field center is recommended for adventurous travellers who dont mind basic but comfortable accommodation. Danum valley field center trekking offers keen naturalists the opportunity to. There is one lodge, the borneo rainforest lodge, for tourists. It is primarily a research institution, but provides facilities for visitors. If you are a keen naturalist or adventureseeker and are content with the bare necessities of clean and comfortable facilities, danum valley field centre is for you.
Danum valley plan a trip independently to book the below trip through a. Each side has a capacity of 250 people reception style, 208 theater style and 128. West to east sabah via danum valley bike and tours. In order to reduce the number of people in the building and adhere to social distancing, the wyoming livestock board will now request all in person services and. Explore untouched, pristine million years old forest at danum valley field centre. Many notable scientists are employed in this facility, and they conduct extensive research on a variety of native and. If you book the 4d3n danum valley field center package then day 1 and day 2 of your itinerary are the same as above. This is more basic than the danum valley lodge, but is also cheaper. Danum valley is the first area in borneo to be protected, thanks to researcher clive wallis marsh. The biggest tourist trap ever experienced in borneo the 1st thing you should know, is that there are only 3 shuttles going to the center in a week wednesday, friday and sunday. A budget option for danum valley danum valley field center. Danum valley borneo rainforest lodge or orangutans and. As such we reserve the right to alter, andor cancel any section andor parts of the.
Explore a rainforest to spot endemic wildlife and relax under a waterfall. The transfer costs 65myr per person in each direction. We will be more than happy to make booking arrangements for you with regards to tours at danum valley. Danum valley is the crown jewel of sabah rainforest and should not be missed. Once such place is the danum valley field centre in sabah, malaysian borneo. The danum valley field centre was established primarily as a base for. Danum valley has been recognized as having one of the most complex ecosystems in the world. As a matter of fact, depending on your budget and your expectation, you actually have a few option of accommodation in danum valley. Our trips to danum valley field centre dvfc are perfect for those wanting to discover the magic of borneos primary rainforest on a budget.
The extensive facilities include permanent research plots and an extensive trail system, wellequipped analytical laboratories, computer and email facilities, a library, climatic station data, phenology monitoring data base, trained field staff, vehicles, housing. We were very fortunate to book a day trip with a guide, because our. Danum valley field center 3 or 4 day sabah, borneo. Mohamad fikri zanal abidin is feeling blessed at borneo rainforest lodge, danum valley. Danum valley field center accommodation sabah forum. Step into the rainforest jungle of danum valley field centre, for the ultimate borneo experience. Danum valley conservation area adventure bike and tours. Sunrise near danum valley field centre, borneo, sabah, malaysia. The field centre bus goes to and from danum valley on monday, wednesday, and friday only. Borneo rainforest lodge, danum valley lahad datu hotel. Book your tickets online for danum valley conservation area, sabah. Danum valley field centre was dedicated for researchers, so conditions are very simple, dont expect luxury. Sightings danum valley wildlife sightings the primary purpose of the danum valley field center is to serve as a base for the researchers and scientists that conduct their studies on the fauna and flora of the forest.
If youve arranged a tour through one of the many agencies, theyll meet you at lahad datu airport. A day in the life of danum valley field center dvfc duration. Register at the welcome center upon arrival and checkin after a briefing by danum valley field centre staff. We want to book a hostel in danum valey field center but i cant find any dirrect contacts where to reservate this accomodation. Danum valley field centre has a wide range of facilities besides visitor accommodation, library, computer room with broadband services, conference room, environmental education building with classroom, theatre and display areas, multi purpose hall, a suspension bridge over the segama river, public telephone, research plots and over 50. The danum valley field center provides an accessible accommodation to wildlife and nature loving travelers who are keen to experience this conservation area. It is adjacent to the cheyenne botanic gardens and nearby frontier park. When you book a dvfc trip with us, you will be accompanied by a. Danum valley field center dvfc, the perfect accommodation for naturalists and. Meet at lahad datu airport and proceed on to danum valley field center area dvfc for a 2 and half hours drive in. The kiwanis community house is located in the heart of lions park on the shores of sloans lake. It has an extensive diversity of tropical flora and fauna, including such species as the rare east sumatran rhinoceros, bornean orangutans, gibbons, mousedeer, clouded leopards and over 270 bird species.
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