Prior to May 1995, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) was an informal protected area in the Ulu Segama Forest Reserve of primary, undisturbed, predominantly lowland rainforest with an outstanding complement of Borneo flora and fauna. It was part of the almost one million hectare forest concession assigned to Yayasan Sabah. In 1976, WWF Malaysia suggested that the area be declared a national park. The Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) is a 438 sq. km tract. However, Yayasan Sabah Board of Trustees resolved on November 28, 1980, to leave the area within Yayasan Sabah concession but shall leave it unlogged for the purpose of conservation. Thereafter it is known as “Danum Valley Conservation Area”.
Depart to Sandakan and have a closer look at orang utans, sunbears, proboscis monkeys and other wildlife in their respective conservation centres within a day.
Overland journey on gravel road to Danum Valley Conservation Area to explore the largest protected area of lowland dipterocarp rainforest in Sabah.
Stay an extra day in Sandakan to explore wildlife conservation centres and spend more time with the orang utans, sun bears and proboscis monkeys.