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Sabah is one of the top
places to visit in order to see and learn more about
the Malaysian wildlife. With its unique tourists
attractions and famous places of interest, Sabah is
a popular travel destination in this part of the
region. One of Sabah's most famous attractions is the Danum Valley
Conservation Area which is known for its rich
and colorful wildlife. Danum Valley is a part of the huge logging
concession owned by the Sabah Foundation and it is
located about eighty kilometers southwest of Lahad
Datu on the Sungai Segama. Tourists will have the
opportunity to see rare animals such as the bearded
pig, gibbons, mousedeer, orang utan and the almost
extinct Sumatran rhinoceros. This area also shelters
over three hundred species of birds and bird
spotting has become a popular activity here and over
two hundred species of trees pre hectare have been
recorded.
Built within the
confines of this four hundred square kilometers
forest reserve is the Danum Field Research Centre.
Popular among foreign visitors is the first eco
resort found here called the Borneo Rainforest Lodge
which comes with a fantastic bar, chalets and a
restaurant overlooking the stunning Danum River and
giving tourists a perfect rainforest experience.
Some activities being organized for the pleasure of
tourists include bird watching, jungle trekking,
night jungle tours and swimming in the river but the
main attraction here is the canopy walkway which is
a walkway suspended twenty-five meters above the
rainforest floor. The night drives are also popular
here too. For those who want to learn more about
Sabah's main export, then you can take a day trip
tour to nearby logging sites and timber mills.
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