5D/4N Maliau Basin “The Lost World” Adventure – Full-Loop Anti-Clockwise (EB-MB05)

• Adventure
• Nature & Wildlife
• Sabah

Maliau Basin (EB-MB05) Itinerary:

Day 1: SKY BRIDGE: KOTA KINABALU / MBSC / SKY BRIDGE / NIGHT DRIVE

• Depart overland from Kota Kinabalu to Maliau Basin via Keningau (approx. 155 km: 5 hours).

• Arrival at Maliau Basin Security Gate / Shell Maliau Basin Reception and Information Building (SMRIB).

• Short Tour and Briefing At SMRIB (gallery).

• Proceed overland To Maliau Basin Study Centre (MBSC) (approx. 27 km: 1 hour).

• Arrival At MBSC.

• Register and check In.

• Proceed to Sky Bridge & visit Around Study Centre.

• Dinner.

• Video show (30 Minutes).

• Night Drive or Night Walk in search of nocturnal animals (Optional and/or Dependent on Weather).

• Rest and overnight at MBSC.

  (Lunch & Dinner)

Day 2: AGATHIS CAMP / GINSENG CAMP

• Breakfast.

• Depart by road to Agathis Camp.

• Agathis Camp is the first and closest access to the pristine tropical rainforest within the Maliau Basin Conservation Area (MBCA), and lies at about 500 m above sea level and surrounded by hill mixed dipterocarp forest, with an abundance of majestic Agathis trees.

• Trek to Ginseng Camp (approx. 9km: 6-7hrs).
  First 3 KM: Undulating track.
  Next 3 KM: Ascending trail.
  Next 2 KM: A consistent descent.
  Last 1 KM: Steepest descent.

• Arrival at Ginseng Camp.

• Ginseng Camp or research station was constructed in 2005 and can accommodate up to 20 visitors, and has hammock-style beds and toilets cum showers.

• Walk around Ginseng Camp or Visit the nearby 27m high Ginseng Waterfall for a dip.

• Dinner.

• Rest and overnight at Ginseng Camp.

  (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3: GINSENG CAMP / MALIAU FALLS

• Breakfast.

• Trek to Maliau Falls (about 5.5km: 3-4hrs).
  First 0.7 KM: Steep incline to the Maliau Falls Intersection.
  Next 2 KM: Continue undulating up and down along the rim of the Basin to reach Lobah Camp.
  Rest at the Rim: Enjoy the panoramic full view of the Maliau Basin rim, which is about 25KM in diameter (slightly bigger than the Island of Singapore) at the Lobah Helipad.
  Last 2.8 KM: Steep and slippery trail decline to the Maliau Falls.
  To the Falls: Descent via wooden ladders, tree trunks and rocks assisted by ropes to get to the Falls.

• Arrival at the majestic 7-tier Maliau Falls.

• Trek back to Ginseng Camp.

• Dinner.

• Rest and overnight at Ginseng Camp.

  (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 4: GINSENG CAMP / NEPENTHES CAMP

• Breakfast.

• Trek to Nephentes Camp, formerly known as Camel Trophy Camp (about 7km: 5-6hrs).
  First 1 KM: Ascending trail crossing a suspension and log bridge.
  Next 4 KM: Majority flat trail except for a steep ascent about halfway in.
  Last 2 KM: Combination of varied up and down routes.

• Arrival at Nepenthes Camp.

• Nepenthes Camp is a two-storey research station/building constructed by participants of the Camel Trophy in 1993 – complete with bunkbeds, showers and solar electricity, which can accommodate up to 15 visitors.

• Visit to Takob Akob Falls & Giluk Falls (Optional and Pending on Weather/Ranger Advice).

• Trek to the Giluk Falls about 1 hour away and back to Nepenthes Camp. A dip in the pool is possible and/or walk to the spectacular Takob-Akob Falls about 100 metres in height (10-storey building), which is about 2 hours away and back.

• Dinner.

• Rest and overnight at Nepenthes Camp.

  (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 5: NEPENTHES CAMP / AGATHIS CAMP / DEPARTURE OUT

• Breakfast.

• Trek to Agathis Camp (approx. 7.5 km: 4-5hrs).
  First 4.5 KM: Trail is relatively flat and the walk will be easier.
  Next 3 KM: Undulating forests and climbing down steel ladders.

• Witness an array of Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes species) or locally referred to as “monkey cup” during the trek – Maliau is home to all 6 species of Pitcher Plants.

• Arrival at Agathis Camp.

• Depart by road to Maliau Basin Security Gate.

• Depart overland back to Kota Kinabalu via Keningau.

  ~ End of Tour ~

  (Breakfast & Lunch)

DEGREE OF ADVENTURE: Strenuous

LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS: One of the most demanding excursions – trekking over steep, rugged terrain in extreme wilderness. Excellent physical condition and endurance level is necessary.

NOTE: Above excursion can be arranged for ex-Tawau (starts and ends in Tawau); starts in KK and ends in Tawau, or vice versa.