{"id":192,"date":"2013-08-19T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2013-08-19T09:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/?p=192"},"modified":"2024-01-11T14:01:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T06:01:20","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-of-danum-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/a-day-in-the-life-of-danum-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day in the Life of Danum Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If any place on earth has the right to be known as the world’s prime wildlife center, it’s Danum Valley<\/a> in Sabah. Its 440 square kilometers of lowland virgin rainforest, bordered by the Danum and Segama Rivers, is home to over 200 species of tree, 110 species of mammals, many indigenous, and 275 species of bird.
\nBetter still, Danum Valley is a protected area managed by the Sabah Foundation. This means it’s equipped with all the facilities needed for the study and observation of wildlife.
\nCanopy walkways and nature trails allow safe and convenient viewing of orang utan, proboscis monkey, clouded leopard, Malaysian sun bear, the civet and countless other rare species in their natural environment.<\/p>\n

Morning Moods in Danum Valley<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you stay in a lodge, you can spend the night in Danum Valley. There’s something mystical about awakening in this 60-million-year-old rainforest. In the misty dawn you can hear the calls of animals unseen in massive trees.
\nAfter breakfast, head out and in search of gibbons swinging through the trees (though they’re notoriously hard to spot and move at quite a clip). And Danum is one of the very few places you can view orang utans in their natural environment. Having a good guide on hand can really help you discover the animals you’re interested in.<\/p>\n

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Danum Coffin Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meanwhile ornithologists can take special trails such as the Rhino Ridge Trail, Elephant Ridge Trail, Perwina Trail and the Sungai Palum Trail.
\nEspecially good for bird fanciers is the Segama Trail. Its 270-meter canopy walkway running 27 meters above the forest floor, offers great opportunities to view and photograph birds perching in nearby trees. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of the Wallace\u2019s Hawk-Eagle or Bornean Birstlehead.
\nMany animals snooze during the heat of midday but if you’re up for it, you can trek up to View Point for a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the entire valley. Then stroll down to Jacuzzi Pool and cool off.<\/p>\n

Danum Valley Night Excursions<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Jacuzzi Pool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At evening, Danum springs to noisy nocturnal life. Evening nature tours on foot or by vehicle reveal flying squirrels gliding between trees, along with civets and mouse deer, bearded pigs, snakes and frogs, and if you’re lucky, Asian Elephants.
\nIt’s a fertile time for bird watchers, too. Winged creatures such as the Bat Hawk and Buffy Fish Owl take to the air, along with such exotic creatures as the Reddish Scops-Owl and Large Frogmouth.
\nFor a full Danum night time experience, you can take a night drive tour running from around 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Then you can fall asleep, your mind full of the magic you’ve witnessed. As for Danum Valley<\/a>, it never really sleeps and you can be sure that the next morning at sunrise, a wildlife wonderland awaits you again.<\/p>\n

Danum Valley Tips<\/h3>\n
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  • Treks are not too demanding but be careful of the high humidity<\/li>\n
  • Wear light shoes for comfort and long sleeved shirts\/high socks to keep off leeches<\/li>\n
  • Stock up with and use insect\/mosquito repellant<\/li>\n
  • A torch can be useful for night sorties.<\/li>\n
  • Experienced guides can show you the best spots and keep you away from risky areas. You don’t need to hire a guide for trekking but if you set up alone, you must inform the authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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