You’re trying to get some work done as you sit slouched at your desk. Your fingers tapping away on the keyboard as you try to make sense of the words that appear on your computer screen.

Your mind won’t cooperate though, and you suddenly find yourself drifting to a serene location, a rainforest far away. You hear its symphony, a melody of birdsong, rustling leaves, running streams and sounds of less familiar creatures of the wild, all playing their part in the orchestra.

Suspension bridge at Imbak Canyon

Alas, life snaps you back to reality and you find yourself back at the office, much to your dismay. When this happens, you know it’s time for another adventure in the wilderness and there’s one place we think you might like.

Imbak Canyon Conservation Area (ICCA) covers a total of 30,000 ha of protected area right in the heart of Sabah. Within the forests of Imbak Canyon sits the Imbak Canyon Studies Centre (ICSC), which is a gateway to the conservation area and a centre that facilitates both education and research.

Information centre at Imbak Canyon
Rainforest of Imbak Canyon

Imbak Canyon is definitely a little piece of Borneo you should explore if you love an escape to the wild side. Discover this emerald canyon with its own little quirks, featuring natural wonders like the Imbak Falls, the Big Belian Tree and Nepenthes Garden. Good news for beginner trekkers as the trekking trails ranges from easy to medium- Nothing rookies can’t handle.

So if you’re an easy-going trekking enthusiast who simply loves immersing in nature’s serenity and the great outdoors, then it’s time to plan an escape to Imbak Canyon.

The Imbak Falls

Some features and things to do at Imbak Canyon includes the following:

  • Stay at Imbak Canyon Studies Centre (Deluxe Rest house)
  • Or if you prefer to be in the great outdoors, camping is also an option
  • Bird watching
  • Nature photography
  • Jungle trekking within Imbak Canyon Conservation Area
  • Discover the 30-metre-wide Imbak Falls and the Big Belian Tree which towers at 250 feet
  • Observe the Nepenthes Garden and learn about the plants
  • Enjoy a night walk in search of nocturnal animals

For more details and inquiries, check out this 3D2N Imbak Canyon Jungle Safari tour package!

If you prefer to rough it out an extra night with more trekking activities, then the 4D3N Imbak Forest Adventure is your best option.