Itinerary
Day 1
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Guests are suggested to
take the early flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau (MH 2127, ETD 0815
hrs, ETA 0900 hrs).
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Pick up guests at Tawau
airport / hotel and drive for about 4 - 5 hours to Maliau Basin Security
Gate via Kalabakan.
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Stop for early lunch at
Maskur Restaurant, Marotai.
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Continue your journey for
about 4 hours to Maliau Basin Security Gate and proceed to Agathis Camp
where you will stay for the night.
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After
dinner (if weather permits) go for a night drive in search of nocturnal
animals through the 27km access road along the Agathis Camp to Belian
Camp.
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Possible encounters of
Sambar Deers, Bearded Pigs, Malay Civets, Flying Squirrel, Porcupine and
the Banteng or locally known as "Tembadau".
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Additional porter can be
arranged at guests own account payable at Agathis Camp before departure
the next day to another camp.
(Lunch & Dinner)
Day 2
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Wake up by the call of
the Borneon Gibbon as part of the morning chorus in the rainforest.
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After breakfast begin
trekking through the rainforest towards Camel Trophy Camp.
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The trek will go through
a steep ascend of the formidable Maliau Basin escarpment and into a
gentle slope of inner Basin.
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Vegetation varies from
the Lowland Dipterocarp, Highland Dipterocarp forest and further into
the Heath forest.
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Break for a packed lunch
at the "Sambung Ayam" rest station.
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Continue trekking to
reach Camel Trophy Camp and along the way enjoy the varieties of plants
and orchids.
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Overnight at Camel Trophy
Camp.
(Breakfast, Packed Lunch)
Day 3
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After breakfast, day trek
to the nearby waterfalls, Takob Akob and Giluk Falls (so called the
Terrace Garden of Maliau).
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Enjoy swimming and have
your packed lunch.
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Overnight at Camel Trophy
Camp.
(Breakfast, Packed Lunch)
Day 4
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After breakfast, continue
trekking to the Lobah Camp for 6 hours journey, an adventurous hard trek
through the dense Heath forest of Maliau Basin.
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Discover the abundance of
Nepenthes plants growing beautifully from the floor of the Heath forest
to the treetop along the "Jalan Babi".
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In the evening (if
weather permits) enjoy the panoramic view of the Maliau Basin rim at the
Lobah Helipad, possible sighting of hornbill flying in pairs.
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Over night at Lobah Camp,
the most exciting of all, listening to the cry of wild in the wee hours
or early morning, music serenading while you are still in bed which make
one feels so relaxed and peaceful.
(Breakfast)
Day 5
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Early morning, enjoy the sunrise at the Lobah Helipad.
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After breakfast, take
along packed lunch, trek down to the spectacular Maliau Falls about 1
hours journey.
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Enjoy packed lunch at the Maliau Basin.
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1530 hrs ascend back to Lobah Camp.
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Take a break again at the helipad for a scenic view of the Maliau Basin
rim.
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Overnight at Lobah Camp.
(Breakfast, Packed Lunch)
Day 6
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After breakfast, leave Lobah Camp (0700 a.m.) for Agathis Camp.
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Journey will take about 6
- 8 hours.
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Stop for packed lunch at any station along the trail to Agathis Camp.
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Expected to arrive at Agathis Camp in the evening.
(Breakfast, Packed Lunch)
Day 7
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After breakfast, pack and leave for Tawau airport / hotel.
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Recommended to take the
evening flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (MH2149, ETD 1740 hrs, ETA
1825 hrs) to avoid rush.
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End of tour.
(Breakfast)
IMPORTANT NOTICE:-
Guest MUST submit a copy of their latest personal insurance policy
that covers emergency Helicopter evacuation.
Guest MUST submit their latest certificate confirmed by physician or
doctor.
Special permission is needed and separate charges are levied for
professional photography or filming.
Guest is to be accompanied by guide at all times and not allowed to
wander on their own.
MALIAU BASIN
Checklist for Trekkers
1. A compass or Global Positioning System (GPS)-Maliau Basin map given
upon request.
2. Personal First Aid Kit (anti malaria pills as a preventive measure)
3. Whistle and Pocket knife
4. Sleeping bag and Insect Repellent
5. Flaslight (spare bulb and extra batteries)
6. Camera (extra films and batteries)
7. Leech socks and extra socks
8. Hat and Rain Coat
9. Long Sleeved T-Shirts (Maliau is cool at night) and towels that can
dry fast
10. Extra pants
11. Slipper, Trekker Boots or Adidas Shoes (useful when trekking on
slippery trails)
12. Spare Plastic Bags (to store camera in case of rain and to pack
clothing in plastic bags before putting it in inside backpack)
13. Drinking Water
14. Garbage Bag (useful protective shield from rain)
15. Heavy Duty Backpack-guests are encourage to carry their own backpack
16. Matches / Lighter and Candles
17. Personal Toiletries (tooth brush, paste, body soap, shampoo, toilet
paper and etc)
18. Personal Items (plastic food container i.e. lunch box, fork, spoon
and cup)
19. High energy snacks food e.g. chocolate nuts and etc
MALIAU BASIN
Dos and Donts
No hunting is allowed. Fire arms are absolutely forbidden
No collecting or trapping of any plant or animal specimens
No slashing of vegetation or cutting of new trails
No graffiti on rocks or trees
All litter / rubbish must be brought out
Visitors must only stay in the designated campsites
Campfires can be lit only under the supervision of Rangers
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