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Danum
Valley Conservation Area
At Danum Valley, it is possible to see a
60-million-year-old rainforest, which has a semi-government natural tourism setup that
provides proper accommodation, food, and trained naturalists who give professional
interpretations of the forest. Danum supports an incredible diversity of wildlife. The
focus here is the huge spectrum of plant-life and their complex ecosystem, which also
supports a very interesting array of rare fauna. Other observations include 275 bird
species, and 110 species of mammals, including great rarities such as the Sumatran rhino
and the beautiful clouded leopard. It is indeed a rare privilege to stand under towering
canopies of ancient trees and see some of Sabah's superb wildlife.
Madai
Caves
Like the more popular Gomantong Caves to the north, these
limestone caves are also famous for their birds' nests. At the entrance of the cave, there
is a sprawling "kampung" (village) of empty wooden shanties. When the birds
start nesting, these become the nest collectors' temporary homes. A small river runs
through the caves and emerges at the entrance. A torch is necessary to explore the caves
and a guide is also needed if visitors wish to explore the inner-depths of the caves. It
is possible to walk through the caves but there are many obstacles involved, such as
wading through the river, which can reach the thigh at certain places. Furthermore, the
exit is reached by clambering over slippery rocks. It is much easier to take the trail
outside. Apart from the caves, Madai also offers a large Air Terjun Madai (Madai
Waterfalls) and the small Hutan Rekreasi Madai (Madai Recreational Forest). The forest
reserve is situated around the falls with picnic facilities and food stalls. Opposite the
falls is the Kletus Muyuk Trail, which is a 45km walking trail that leads back to the
caves and further inland to the Madai-Baturong Forest Reserve.
Pulau
Sipadan
Acknowledged as one of the best diving and unique spots
in Southeast Asia, Pulau Sipadan is located off the small coastal town of Semporna on
Sabah's eastern coast. Just 15 feet from the beach, the water turns indigo blue as the sea
drops abruptly to 2,850ft deep!
• Please visit Pulau
Sipadan under Islands.
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