{"id":2014,"date":"2018-03-14T07:01:42","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T07:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/?p=2014"},"modified":"2023-12-24T23:40:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-24T15:40:02","slug":"trekking-adventure-at-the-foothills-of-mount-kinabalu-in-the-jungles-of-borneo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/trekking-adventure-at-the-foothills-of-mount-kinabalu-in-the-jungles-of-borneo\/","title":{"rendered":"Trekking Adventure at the Foothills of Mount Kinabalu in the Jungles of Borneo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Conquering the mighty Mount Kinabalu heights is on the bucket list of many die-hard mountain climbers and trekkers. However, the mountain holds some secrets that are still waiting to being discovered, and its foothills silently huddle together to hide these mysterious wonders.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.1-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.1-720x477.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nClimbing Mount Kinabalu and conquering it is obviously a remarkable experience, and one that you have absolute boasting rights to. But did you know its lower depths are some of the nature\u2019s best-kept forest riddled with historical pathways. Until you\u2019ve actually trekked through its foothills, you can\u2019t really say you\u2019ve conquered the great Mount Kinabalu.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.3-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.3-720x477.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nLemaing 2 brings you to a unique trekking experience located in the foothills of Mount Kinabalu, which is a whole different experience in itself. The experience of Lemaing 2 is an unexpected but extraordinary one as it is a wonderland for nature seekers and outdoor enthusiasts to truly get in touch with nature. You will be trekking through historical pathways in one of Borneo\u2019s most pristine rainforests which some of these trails include the Nunuk Trail and Pamantangan Trail that will be guided by the friendly locals themselves.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nJB8TNvUzBY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/tours\/lemaing-pamantangan-trail?utm_source=Lemaing%202%20Blog%20Post&#038;utm_medium=button&#038;utm_campaign=Lemaing%202\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:11px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:11px;text-shadow:none\">  Book a Lemaing 2 Adventure with Us Now! <\/span><\/a>\n<p>Whether you are an ardent adventurer looking to escape the touristy scenes of Sabah, or a hard core hiker who wants to discover an off-the-beaten path experience like no other, this may just be your ticket to that escapism. Spend your nights and rough it out in the jungle like the true adventurer you are when you explore the serene rainforest, where spotting animals in the wild and trekking to an amazing waterfall are also part of the excitement.<\/p>\n<h3>Highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Immerse in pristine primary rainforests<\/li>\n<li>Amazing nature scenes<\/li>\n<li>Discover various flora like the Rafflesia flower and Tropical Pitcher Plants<\/li>\n<li>Spot animals in the wild<\/li>\n<li>Authentic jungle experience<\/li>\n<li>Explore with locals<\/li>\n<li>Take a dip at the Diba Titiu Waterfall<\/li>\n<li>Discover challenging trails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2021\" style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2021 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/28516763_930803257096855_8516393996415430133_o-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/28516763_930803257096855_8516393996415430133_o-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/28516763_930803257096855_8516393996415430133_o-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/28516763_930803257096855_8516393996415430133_o-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/28516763_930803257096855_8516393996415430133_o.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of GOMPITO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.2-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.2-720x477.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/tours\/lemaing-pamantangan-trail?utm_source=Lemaing%202%20Blog%20Post&#038;utm_medium=button&#038;utm_campaign=Lemaing%202\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:11px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:11px;text-shadow:none\">  Book a Lemaing 2 Adventure with Us Now! <\/span><\/a>\n<p>Another reason why Lemaing 2 is truly special is because this hidden realm has long been protected and well-kept by the Dusun people of Kiau, an indigenous tribe who live around the foothills of the mountain. They are advocates of rainforest conservation and have even established a community based organization (CBO) known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gompito2001\/?ref=br_rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GOMPITO<\/a>, which purpose is to enhance the biodiversity and natural resources in their community. One of the ways that they are achieving this is through ecotourism. With the help of other key players in the industry, they are working towards \u201cConserving Heritage for Future Generation\u201d, which is what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gompito2001\/?ref=br_rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GOMPITO <\/a>stands for, and it is something we are pleased to be a part of.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/L2-720x477.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nLemaing 2 is just one of the many community based ecotourism destinations in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo for you to discover and explore. And when you take part in tours such as Lemaing 2, you are actually doing something that benefits the community there. It creates job opportunities for the locals and at the same time, supporting them in preserving their beautiful heritage and culture, as well as natural resources.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/tours\/lemaing-pamantangan-trail?utm_source=Lemaing%202%20Blog%20Post&#038;utm_medium=button&#038;utm_campaign=Lemaing%202\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:11px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:11px;text-shadow:none\">  Book a Lemaing 2 Adventure with us Now! <\/span><\/a>\n<p>For further details about our Lemaing 2 tours and booking inquiries, visit our<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/tours\/lemaing-pamantangan-trail?utm_source=Lemaing%202%20Blog%20Post&amp;utm_medium=hyperlink&amp;utm_campaign=Lemaing%202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> <\/strong>or contact us at <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>info@borneoecotours.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conquering the mighty Mount Kinabalu heights is on the bucket list of many die-hard mountain climbers and trekkers. 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