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”.
Explore Danum Valley through jungle trekking for wildlife sighting and reach to its high canopy walkway for up-close observation of the tropical rainforest.
Visit Sandakan wildlife conservation centres, trip to Kinabatangan for wildlife sightseeing river cruise and overland journey to the vicinity of Gomantong Cave.
Travel to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre to meet orang utans, sun bears and other wildlife in Sandakan.